Treating Shaken Baby Syndrome
Abusive head trauma, more commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome, affects over one thousand babies every year across the United States. When children, typically under the age of one, are violently hit or shaken, they could suffer serious brain damage that may cause life-altering injuries. Newborns can even suffer shaken baby syndrome during delivery when doctors or medical professionals act incorrectly.
If your baby has suffered from shaken baby syndrome because of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional’s mistakes, you may be eligible for financial compensation. To speak with a qualified attorney about your options, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 and schedule a free consultation.
Treatments for Shaken Baby Syndrome
If your child is suffering from shaken baby syndrome, he or she may experience problems focusing, rigid muscles, and even seizures. Some treatment options for shaken baby syndrome include:
- If doctors see signs of brain swelling, the child will be admitted to the ICU and treated with oxygen therapy or ventilators
- Casts or splints applied to any broken bones
- Neurologists can prescribe medication to treat seizure symptoms
- If necessary, the child may undergo surgery
Shaken baby syndrome can severely impact the lives of you and your child. If your child has developed shaken baby syndrome because of a medical professional’s errors, it is important that they be held liable for the consequences of their actions.
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At Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., our Philadelphia birth injury lawyers are dedicated to helping you fight for the financial compensation you need. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 to learn more about what you can do to get the justice that you and your child deserve.