Shaken Baby Syndrome
Though there have been large public awareness and education campaigns aimed at curtailing the occurrence of shaken baby syndrome (also known as abusive head trauma or AHT) in the home, medical mistakes in the course of delivering a child and in postnatal care are often unconsidered risks. Newborns are highly susceptible to AHT, and the lifelong effects of a doctor or nurse’s temporary lapse in judgment are nothing short of devastating.
If you suspect that your child’s abusive head trauma was caused by medical malpractice, then it may be appropriate to investigate the matter further and to file a legal action against the responsible parties. Contact the Houston birth injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 for the skilled and experienced legal representation that you deserve.
Effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome
The force and torsion to which a newborn’s neck and head are subjected if abusive head trauma is inflicted are simply more than the undeveloped and underdeveloped muscles, tissues, organs, and bones can handle. As a consequence, the scope of potential injuries is broad and the effects of shaken baby syndrome may range from mild and temporary to severe and permanent or fatal. These effects include:
- Edema of the Brain
- Subdural Hematoma
- Axonal Shearing
- Detachment of the Retina
- Fractured Bones
- Cognitive and Developmental Impairment
- Coma
- Death
Contact Us
The Houston shaken baby syndrome lawyers of Williams Kherkher are committed to helping our clients obtain the financial compensation that they are due for their child’s injuries. Contact us at 832-369-8296 to discuss your case with a member of our team of legal professionals.