Hospital Joins Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Effort | Abusive Head Trauma Lawyer

Joining the shaken baby syndrome (now formally called abusive head trauma) prevention effort, Salem Hospital in Oregon is providing educational resources to parents of newborns to explain how frequently babies cry and how to handle the tears, thanks to a $26,500 grant from the Children's Trust Fund of Oregon.  According to the Statesman Journal online, nurses and other staff members at the hospital are distributing informational DVDs and brochures to new parents about the "Period of PURPLE Crying," a term used to describe the details of infant crying--how long it lasts, how often it occurs, the age at which it peaks, and other characteristics.  In addition to assuring parents that frequent crying is normal, the materials encourage parents to take short breaks when necessary:  they should not feel guilty for putting a crying baby down for a few minutes in order to calm their own frustrations.

These recent prevention efforts across the U.S. are springing up for a reason:  abusive head trauma can result in serious injuries.  The term abusive head trauma itself communicates the severity of the injury:  shaking a baby inflicts trauma to the head, resulting in a wide range of disabilities, sometimes permanent or even fatal.  If you think that your child may be suffering from shaken baby syndrome, seek medical care immediately.  For free answers to any questions you may have regarding how to receive the best medical care for your baby or what to do in your particular situation, contact child injury lawyer Chris Keane.  You may contact Chris Keane online or by phone at 1-888-592-KIDS.

NY Man Charged After CT Scan Reveals Infant's Injuries Consistent With Shaken Baby Syndrome

A 26-year-old New York man was recently charged by police with child endangerment and reckless assault for allegedly shaking a 10-month-old baby on the Fourth of July, according to the Buffalo News website.  Clarence, NY, resident Jordan Mayne was reportedly at his girlfriend's home when he heard the infant crying and went to the baby's room to check on him.  After realizing that the baby was not acting normal when he was fed a few hours later, the infant's mother took him to his grandmother, who called 911.  Upon administering a CT scan to the baby at Women & Children's Hospital, a doctor reported that the scan revealed injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma).  The baby was said to be improving at the time of the report.

If you believe that your baby has been shaken and may be suffering from abusive head trauma, feel free to contact child injury lawyer Chris Keane with any questions you may have.  The Keane Law Firm will provide you with free information and will help you acquire the resources your child needs to reach maximum recovery.  Contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS.

Child Permanently Blind in One Eye and Weak in One Leg, Father Receives Sentence for Shaking Baby

A young girl is now permanently blind in one eye and has limited mobility in one leg as a result of being shaken at only 28 days old by her father in Colorado, according to The Greely Tribune online.  Thursday, July 9, Christopther Dahl pled guilty to third-degree child abuse and was sentenced by a Weld District Court judge to spend six years in a community corrections facility.  Following the August 2008 incident of shaken baby syndrome, which resulted in serious injury to the infant, Dahl failed to seek immediate medical care for his daughter Nichole.  Although his estranged wife and her father requested that the judge send Dahl to prison for the maximum time he could serve, Dahl's previously clean record, an apology for his violent behavior, and his recent participation in anger management counseling and child bonding classes were presented to the judge and resulted in the sentence to a community corrections facility rather than prison.

As an advocate for injured and abused children, shaken baby syndrome lawyer Chris Keane helps parents receive the medical care, financial resources, and community assistance their children need to recover from abusive head trauma.  If you believe that your child may be suffering a similar injury, contact Chris Keane of the Keane Law Firm for free resources and answers to your most important questions.  You may contact the Keane Law Firm online or call 1-888-592-KIDS.

Father Takes Plea Deal in Shaken Baby Case That Led to Daughter's Death | Shaken Baby Syndrome Attorney

A Salt Lake City father took a plea deal Friday, July 10, after facing accusations of shaking his baby to the point of fatal injuries, according to the ABC 4 News website.  Everado Mendoza, 22, will serve up to 15 years in prison for shaking his then two-month-old girl in November 2007, resulting in her death.  Although Mendoza did not admit that he was guilty of the accusation, he admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him of shaking his child.  Following his prison sentence, he will be deported to Mexico.

Child abuse and shaken baby syndrome attorney Chris Keane commits his practice to representing children and only children in injury and abuse cases.  When those cases result in fatality, Keane represents the proper party in a wrongful death case with compassion and professionalism.  If you believe that your child may be suffering from shaken baby syndrome (also called abusive head trauma), feel free to contact Chris Keane of the Keane Law Firm for free resources and helpful information regarding how to find the medical care your child needs and other concerns unique to you.  If you have lost a child due to shaken baby syndrome, the Keane Law Firm expresses its deepest sympathies to you, and we will be glad to answer any questions you have for free regarding your situation.

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FL Sheriff Show to Discuss Abusive Head Trauma & How it Damages a Baby's Brain | California Shaken Baby Lawyer

Shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma) demonstrations involving a doll with a visible brain are becoming more and more prevalent across the country in an effort to educate parents and other caregivers about the dangers of shaking a baby even mildly for a few seconds or just a few times.  According to the Citrus Daily online, tonight's Citrus County Sheriff's 10-43 show at 7:30 p.m. will discuss "how, when, and why shaken baby syndrome occurs" and use the doll to show viewers exactly how the brain is damaged when a baby is shaken.  University of Florida Child Protection Team Clinical Supervisor Sunshine Arnold will join the show to offer his insight regarding shaken baby syndrome.

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Emergency Room Worker Speaks to News Channel After Father Receives Life Sentence in Shaken Baby Case | CA Child Injury Lawyer

A Colorado emergency room worker recently spoke to News Channel 13 regarding the channel's report on the conviction of the father of a shaken baby.  According to the channel's website, Pueblo, CO, resident Jeff Casias received a life sentence for the wrongful death of his daughter, Jaime Casias, who would have turned three this summer if she had survived.  Due to the "worst case of shaken baby" the doctors had ever seen, says paramedic Sharon Abbey, little Jaime died at only seven weeks of age.  According to Abbey, who first treated Jaime when she arrived at the emergency room, the infant's father brought Jaime to the ER saying that she wasn't breathing and desperately asked the paramedic to "do something."  Upon hearing the court decision regarding Jeff Casias, Abbey told News Channel 13 that she is glad the life sentence sends a message to parents about the seriousness of shaking a baby, though she is heartbroken that no sentence could ever bring justice to the innocent baby.  Abbey hopes that parents and caregivers will learn what to do when a child cries continuously, since it is something that does happen, and will call 911 for help if they have exhausted all resources and don't know what to do with their babies.

If you think that your baby may have been shaken or is suffering from shaken baby syndrome, contact the Keane Law Firm for help regarding medical care, financial assistance, and other resources your child needs to recover from injuries and achieve maximum health.  Chris Keane represents children and only children in shaken baby syndrome and other child injury cases, and he will answer your questions for free with compassion and professionalism.

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Grant Given to Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Programs in Colorado, Demonstration Reveals How Brain Damage Occurs

According to the News Channel 13 website, cases of child abuse have increased in El Paso County, Colorado, this year.  As a result, the El Pomar Foundation is providing a total of $34,000 in grant money to three child abuse prevention or child protection organizations in the county.  Among the recipients is the Kids' Place program of Pikes Peak Family Connection.  Receiving a $10,000 grant, Kids' Place is a nursery for parents who need a short break from their children ages 0 to 6.  In an effort to inform the public on the dangers of shaken baby syndrome, Jennifer West, Nursery Director for Kids' Place, used a test doll to demonstrate to News Channel 13 the serious effects of shaking a baby.  The video demonstration revealed that in about 3 shakes and less than 3 seconds, a child can suffer brain damage.  According to the site, damage to the front of a baby's brain affects learning and emotion, while damaging the back of a baby's brain affects the child's vision.  When the side and top of the brain are damaged, a baby's speech, hearing, and movement become impaired.  The point is simple:  never shake a baby.

If you think that your baby has been shaken, seek medical care as soon as possible, and feel free to contact child injury attorney Chris Keane for helpful resources and information regarding your situation.  If you would like to find out more about how Chris Keane can help you and your child recover following an instance of shaken baby syndrome, contact the Keane Law Firm online or call 1-888-592-KIDS.

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