Charleston Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyers

There have been a number of public awareness initiatives over the years to warn parents of the dangers of shaking babies, especially when angry or frustrated with a child’s crying or other behavior. This has been an urgent message to communicate because shaken baby syndrome (formally known as abusive head trauma or AHT) can turn a moment’s indiscretion into a lifelong disability, or it may even prove fatal.

Unfortunately, every year families in South Carolina and elsewhere face the risk that their newborn children will suffer AHT at the hands of negligent medical professionals during or immediately after birth.

The costs of additional medical care are likely to be substantial and when they are necessitated by a doctor or nurse’s carelessness, a legal action seeking financial compensation for these and other damages is entirely appropriate. Contact the Charleston shaken baby syndrome lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to learn how we can help you to protect your legal rights.

Damaging Effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome

It is difficult to fathom that a single action in the aftermath of a birth could have irreversible and devastating consequences for the remainder of a child’s life, but that is precisely the case with shaken baby syndrome. The brain and spinal cord are both susceptible to traumatic injury when violent shaking or impact occurs, and the potential effects of abusive head trauma include:

• Hematoma
• Torn brain tissues
• Cerebral edema
• Retinal detachment
• Developmental impairment
• Cognitive disability (mental retardation)
• Death

Contact Us

The Charleston shaken baby syndrome lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm offer the experienced and compassionate legal representation that you need and deserve. Contact us today at 843-720-2800.