Orlando Shaken Baby Syndrome Attorney
Anyone who works around infants should be aware of just how fragile they are. For example, an infant’s neck muscles and skull are still developing. With this in mind, healthcare professionals should take special precautions when handling small children. Tragically, this does not always happen. Infants and small children have been badly – even permanently – injured by being shaken or negligently handled.
In the worst cases, shaking an infant can create a medical condition known as shaken baby syndrome (SBS) or abusive head trauma (AHT). If a negligent medical worker has inflicted such injuries on your child, it is important that you understand your legal options. Call Orlando shaken baby syndrome lawyer Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.
Life-Threatening Injuries
Shaken baby syndrome is a form of brain injury that can occur when a child is shaken, dropped, or otherwise abused. It can occur in children aged five or younger, although most victims are under two years old. An infant needs immediate medical attention if he or she is showing potential symptoms of this condition, which include:
- Suddenly increased irritability
- Lethargy
- Feeding difficulties
- Seizures or convulsions
- Vomiting
- Labored breathing
- Bluish skin
Without timely medical treatment, abusive head trauma can be fatal. Sadly, even when victims survive, they are often left with permanent neurological disorders, including:
- Impaired vision or hearing
- Mental retardation
- Memory loss
- Reduced mobility
- Cerebral palsy
Many children with disabilities like these will require medical treatment and occupational therapy for the rest of their lives. With the help of a committed Orlando shaken baby syndrome lawyer, families may be able to receive compensation for these and other expenses.
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Orlando shaken baby syndrome attorney Todd Miner fights passionately for victims of medical malpractice. Contact our offices today at 407-420-4040 to schedule a free initial consultation.