In Ohio, a tragic case was reported where a 9 month old girl, Jada Ruiz, was reportedly shaken to the point where she was brain dead. Her mother, Deja Ruiz, age 19, reportedly petitioned a court to allow her to remove life support from her daughter. It will be of interest to see whether the court elevates the charges pending in the case from felonious assault and child endangerment to manslaughter or murder. The case is reported at the link below.
http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jul/17/ohio-judge-allows-mom-take-baby-life-support-ar-155110/
For more information on the physical effects of abusive head trauma or shaken baby syndrome in general, feel free to contact child injury and shaken baby syndrome lawyer Chris Keane. Accustomed to working with the best medical experts in the field during abusive head trauma cases, he will answer all your questions for free, provide you with helpful resources, and help you obtain money to pay for the medical care your child needs. Shaken baby syndrome is a serious matter, and Chris Keane is devoted to making life better for its survivors and their families.
Contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS