Every year 1,500 children are diagnoses with mild to severe traumatic brain injury as a result of infant abuse.  The violent shaking of an infant who does not possess strong neck muscle to control head movement is a leading cause of infant brain injuries in the United States.  If your child has been the victim of shaken baby syndrome or (SBS) and has suffered brain damage contact our personal injury lawyers today. Our Attorneys are dedicated to fighting for the rights of children who have suffered abuse at the hands guardians. we will fight for the right of children to receive compensation for their loss.

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Your Child May be Seriously Injured from Shaken Baby Child Abuse

Shaken Baby Syndrome can lead to many potentially lethal medical complications which may permanently affect a child’s life.  Some of the most common effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome include

• Cerebral Palsy
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Blindness
• Severe mental retardation
• Cognitive Disorders
• Seizures
• Death of a Child: Child Wrongful Death
• Concussions

Do you suspect your child has been abused? Signs and Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Usually there are little to no visible signs of brain injury resulting from Shaken Baby Child Abuse.  However there may be behavioral, emotional, motor functional and cognitive singes every parent should be aware of.  Some of the most common are as follows;

• Unresponsiveness
• Vomiting
• Alteration in sleeping habits
• Loss of consciousness
• Breathing issues
• Lack of Pulse
• Uncontrolled crying
• Irritability to noise
• Child can’t be consoled
• Child can’t be nursed and won’t eat

Other signs include, bleeding in the eyes, sluggish behavior, larger than normal head size, drowsiness, swelling if the soft spot on the child’s head.

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How to reduce the chances of your Child being abused:

If your child has a previous history of being abused he/she is at a much higher risk of becoming a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Male are at the greatest risk of being perpetrators of child abuse. From 65 to 90 percent of all child abuse is the result males.   A trained medical team will be able to determine if your child has suffered any injuries.  Doctors will use examinations, CT scans, MRIs and other tests to determine the extent and severity of your child’s injuries.

Selecting the Right Legal Representation for your Child’s Brain Injury Claim or Abuse

It is important for your attorney understands the extent of your Child’s injuries including Traumatic Brain Damage and employs the proper experts to determine the extent of your injuries and the compensation you are owed. Downtown LA Law Group:  We are a full service plaintiff’s law firm. We are compassionate litigators fighting for the rights children who have suffered abuse at the hands of caregivers. Our attorneys can help with your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation or a second opinion. Remember: It is crucial to act quickly before any limitations can lower or extinguish your rightful claim. Call us for a free consultation with one of our brain injury attorneys regarding your claim: (888) 649-7166