Adult male admits to shaking and killing baby boy| Delay in seeking treatment and evidence of prior injury| Shaken Baby Syndrome lawyer

In another tragic reported case, a 31 year old father, Ibrahim Kobayasi, reportedly pled guilty to shaking and killing his 5 month old son, Dylan Kobayasi, out of frustration. The father was watching the child while the mother worked. The father admitted to shaking the baby boy out of frustration - reportedly unemployment. Additionally, the facts of the case are significant because the father delayed - and in fact, reportedly did not seek medical treatment for the minor. Instead, the reported story is that the mother noted the child wasn't well when the father picked her up from work. The mother noticed the child was unresponsive and called 911. Autopsy reportedly confirmed that the child had evidence of prior injury (in this case, it was reported that there was evidence of rib injury). The remainder of the autopsy findings aren't reported in the paper, but it would be of interest to see what other skin or internal injuries are present. It would also be of interest to see whether the child had any previous interaction with mandated reporters (daycare centers, pediatricians, law enforcement). This tragic story ends with the father in jail for 35 years. Also, the mother has been deported to her native country and the baby is dead. It is important to use sad stories like these to learn how the same fate can be avoided for future families.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-35-years-for-man-who-killed-his-5monthold-son-20110718,0,318929.story

If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS) or use the web form provided on this site or the www.keanelaw.com site.

Economic Troubles Leading to More Severe Cases of Child Abuse, Such as Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)

The economic situation in the U.S. has affected the number of instances of severe child abuse, according to an article from the Miami Herald.  According to Florida's Department of Children & Families (DCF) Secretary George Sheldon,  while the number of investigations and calls regarding child abuse have decreased over the past year, the number of severe cases of child abuse appears to have increased.  When Sheldon received a message on his Blackberry during Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week about an 8-month-old girl who died after being shaken by her mother's boyfriend, he sadly explained that he has received numerous incident reports of a similar nature lately.  In particular, the abuse cases that begin with "violent [bursts] of anger" and result in fatality have increased:  28 deaths resulting from injuries to the torso or head, as in the case of shaken baby syndrome, were investigated by the DCF in 2007, compared with 35 of the same type of cases in 2008.  Currently, 82 child fatalities reported to the DCF are under investigation to determine whether abuse (and what type of abuse) was the cause of the deaths.   According to the Miami Herald, 20 of the 35 shaken babies who died in 2008 came from families that received financial aid or food stamps, and Sheldon believes that more child abuse fatalities could occur this year as the economic crisis escalates, more and more caregivers are under stress and frustration, and prevention programs lose funds due to budget cuts.  The devastating problem is not unique to the state of Florida; The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome has stated that there appears to have been an increase in severe cases of child abuse and shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma).

As an advocate for children who have been injured or severely abused, child injury lawyer Chris Keane has connected families with physicians to ensure that children receive the care they need to live longer, healthier lives.  For families who have lost children due to severe injuries or abuse, Keane has compassionately and diligently worked to bring them the compensation and financial stability they need while trying to cope with indescribable loss.  If you have been in a similar situation, feel free to contact the Keane Law Firm with your most important questions.  We will talk with you for free and express our compassion while employing our expertise.  1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).