Practice Areas
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Wrongful Death
- Burns
- Car Accident
- Child Abuse
- Child Injuries
- School Injuries
- Daycare injuries
- Dog Bites
- Bike Accident
- Foster Care Abuse
Keane Blog 
Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Family Spotlight | Jared's Journey | Grandson to Steve and Kathy Stowe
- An Amazing Boy and Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome – Adam Carbajal – visits the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center and makes the case for Child Abuse Prevention! | Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyer
- Trevor Bise, shaken baby syndrome survivor, is someone to be proud of - see him on local TV
- Ibrahim Kobayashi admits to shaking and killing 5 month old son, Dylan Kobayasi| Rib injury before critical SBS event| Shaken Baby Syndrome lawyer
- Adult admits to causing shaken baby syndrome and fatal catastrophic brain injuries| Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyer
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mother Charged After Child Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury in Car Accident
- Symptoms of Head Injuries in Children
- New Project Aims to Help Students With Traumatic Brain Injury
- New FAQ Regarding Types of Brain Injury Cases Handled by the Keane Law Firm
- Shopping Cart Injuries: Leading Causes of Child Head & Brain Injuries
Cerebral Palsy
Wrongful Death
- In California, friends and family mourn the loss of the Maloney family. Sadly, their grief-stricken family was re-victimized when two robbers burglarized the deceased family’s home after the tragedy.
- In Arizona, 15-year-old Francisco Elias died after being pushed into traffic in what has been identified by police as a murder and hit-and-run crime.
- In Chicago, Fenger High School students were victimized by gang predators and one student, Derrion Albert, died from the injuries he sustained in the chaos.
- In Ohio, Dayshaan Ballew died from his injuries sustained in a hit-and-run tragedy.
- In Chicago, after-school violence results in the death of honor roll student, Derrion Albert. Silvonus Shannon, Eugene Riley and Eric Carson are charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death.
Burns
- In Florida, Michael Brewer’s assailants are in custody, Matthew Bent, Denver Jarvis, Jeremy Jarvis, Steven Shelton and Jesus Mendez face criminal charges for burning their victim on over 80% of his body.
- In Florida, 15-year-old Michael Brewer is critically injured from burns sustained during an assault.
- In Denver, preliminary hearings were held Monday for Isela Reyes-Talamantes and John Vigil, defendants in the case involving the death of Elijah Archuleta.
- In Harris County, Alexandra Galaviz died from injuries sustained in a mobile home fire.
- Five year-old Kristopher Love died in his family’s apartment during a fire. The mother, Anela Hobbs sustained a burn injury trying to save her son. The Keane Law Firm assists families that have lost children to fire.
Car Accident
- Blue Lake Car Accident Lawyers for Injured Children - Blue Lake Auto Accident Attorneys
- Ryan White, Philadelphia, and hit-and-run suspect Andrew Vargas| San Francisco Child Injury Lawyer
- In California, Ronald Simon is held in connection with the death of five-year-old, Alyssa Hendricks. He was allegedly driving under the influence when he caused the collision that killed her.
- In Colorado, an unrestrained infant passenger was critically injured in the roll-over motor vehicle accident involving Jessica Martinez and Daniel Medina.
- In California, Bambi Hess faces charges in connection with allegations of driving under the influence and child endangerment.
Child Abuse
- Lyon Campos, 10 week old boy, dies in Colorado|Joaquin Campos charged|Child abuse lawsuit|Child abuse lawyer
- Boston Police are seeking child abuse victims of Dr. W. Ayres victimized between 1959 and 1963.
- Jessica's law causes registered sex offenders to roam streets of San Francisco, California|Child Abuse Lawyer
- In California, Tiffany Lopez faces child abuse charges in connection with the death of her two-year-old daughter, Kamilah Russell.
- In Utah, Kami Kay Tollefson faced three charges of second-degree felony child abuse.
Child Injuries
- In Nebraska, Sitter Gets Prison for Shaking Baby - Shaken Baby Syndrome
- In Illinois, Edgardo Delatorre was critically injured during an intentional vehicular assault involving a teen driving a stolen car.
- In California, three Daly City Skyline Elementary students were injured when a man lost control of his car in the school parking lot.
- Toy-Related Injuries: How to Keep Your Child Safe This Holiday Season
- California Children's Health Advocate Named Chairman of Leading Children's Hospital Association
School Injuries
- Bullying|Michigan personal Injury Lawyer|Buckfire
- Tiffany DiCicco-Ross, 11 year -old student, loses life in school bus accident|School wrongful death lawyer|wrongful death attorney
Daycare injuries
- In South Dakota, Elk Point, SD daycare provider charged with abusing a toddler | Daycare Injury
- In Ohio, Daycare Provider Enters Plea Deal in Toddler's Death | Daycare Injury
- In Pennsylvania, Child abuse at daycare caught on tape | Day Care Injury
- In Wisconsin, Trial begins for former day care owner accused of abusing children in her care | Day Care Injury
- In Nevada, Inspectors Work to Keep Kids Safe at Day Care | Day Care Injury
Dog Bites
- Rabies|Dog Bites|California Lawyer for children
- Khalil Rocks attacked by pit bull for his second dog attack in Warren, Michigan|Pit Bull lawsuit|Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer
- In Florida, a Lee County boy died from a dog bite to the neck sustained from a family pet.
- In Texas, Irma Berrera is charged with a second-degree felony in connection with the dog attack death of her infant grandson, Izaiah Gregory Cox.
- In Rio, West Virginia, a three-day-old infant boy died after being mauled by the family’s dogs. The Hardy County Sherriff’s Office is investigating the tragedy.
Foster Care Abuse
- San Francisco foster care abuse lawyer gives link on how to help California foster care children over the holidays
- Jazzmin Davis a victim of severe child abuse that led to her death. Shemeeka Davis is charged with child abuse, murder, and torture.
Sonoma Accident Lawyer
- Two Rock Car Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Two Rock Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
- Valley Ford Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Valley Ford Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
- Venada Car Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Venada Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
- Vacation Beach Car Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Vacation Beach Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
- Villa Grande Car Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Villa Grande Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
Fresno Accident Lawyer
- Fresno Car Accident Lawyer for Child Injury| Fresno Lawsuit for Auto Accident with Injured Children
- Del Ray Car Accident Lawyer for Children| Del Ray Auto Accident Lawsuit for Child
- Dunlap Car Accident Lawyer for Children| Dunlap Auto Accident Lawsuit for Child
- Easton Car Accident Lawyer for Children| Easton Auto Accident Lawsuit for Child
- Firebaugh Car Accident Lawyer for Children| Firebaugh Auto Accident Lawsuit for Child
California Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Alameda Daycare Injury Lawyer| Lawsuit against Alameda Daycare Center
- Albany Daycare Injury Lawyer| Lawsuit against Albany Daycare Center
- Berkeley Daycare Injury Lawyer| Lawsuit against Berkeley Daycare Center
- Dublin Daycare Injury Lawyer| Lawsuit against Dublin Daycare Center
- Emeryville Daycare Injury Lawyer| Lawsuit against Emeryville Daycare Center
California Child Abuse Lawyer
- Downieville Child Abuse Lawyer| Downieville Child Abuse Lawsuit
- El Centro Child Abuse Lawyer| El Centro Child Abuse Lawsuit
- Eureka Child Abuse Lawyer| Eureka Child Abuse Lawsuit
- Fairfield Child Abuse Lawyer| Fairfield Child Abuse Lawsuit
- Fresno Child Abuse Lawyer| Fresno Child Abuse Lawsuit
San Diego Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Tierra Del Sol Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Valley Center Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Vallecitos Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Warner Springs Daycare Injury Lawyer
- Winter Gardens Daycare Injury Lawyer
General
- In Nebraska, Marcus Bass has been charged in connection with alleged child abuse injuries inflicted on a child that sustained brain hemorrhage and fractured bones.
- New resource for parents of injured children in Michigan - check out michiganchildinjurylawyer.com
- In Phoenix, Jesse Ramirez has died from a serious head injury he sustained allegedly at the hands of Joe Sauceda Gallegos.
- Jason Strickland was sentenced to 12 – 15 years in state prison for charges of child abuse. Haleigh Poutre remembers being hit.
- San Francisco California Bar Exam Tutor and Consultant, Grace Hum
Case Results
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawsuit - Multimillion dollar judgment
Awarded: $14,954,540.00
Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawsuit Settlement
Awarded: $1,200,000.00
Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawsuit - Daycare Abuse
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Shaken Baby Syndrome - Abusive Head Trauma - Wrongful Death
Awarded: $11,000,000.00
Awarded: $4,600,000.00
Traumatic Brain Injury
California Child Brain Damage Settlement
Awarded: $500,000.00
California Child Brain Damage Lawyer|Multi-Million Dollar California Brain Damage Settlement
Awarded: 6,500,000.00
Wrongful Death
Awarded: $5,700,000.00
Awarded: $1,800,000.00
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Burns
Settlement for child burned by hot tea at restaurant
Awarded: Confidential
Child Abuse
California child sex abuse settlement|California child sex abuse lawyer
Awarded: Confidential
Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit| Million Dollar Judgment|California Child Abuse Lawyer
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Child with head injury and vision loss - Confidential settlement
Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement
Awarded: Confidential
Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement
Awarded: Confidential
Child Injuries
Awarded: $4,500,000.00
Awarded: $4,200,000.00
Awarded: $3,200,000.00
Awarded: $3,000,000.00
Awarded: $1,500,000.00
Daycare injuries
Settlement for dog bite of baby at daycare
Awarded: $292,000.00
Foster Care Abuse
Wrongful Death - Confidential Settlement
Awarded: Confidential
Other
Awarded: $2,000,000.00
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Awarded: $1,000,000.00
Awarded: $2,625,000.00
Child Safety News
San Mateo Child Endangerment Case| Gregory Colvin case| Child burned in Daly City
Posted on 7/20/2011 More
Fernando Loughlin pleads in the wrongful death of Julian Loughlin|California Child Abuse lawyer
Posted on 4/22/2011 More
Coroner's Jury recommends charges against Dottie Bower and 10 year old in death of Heath Ryder
Posted on 4/18/2011 More
Florida Shaken Baby Case|Robbie Lee Hatcher||Shaken Baby Laywer
Posted on 12/19/2010 More
Child abuse Jessica's law and California|California child abuse lawyer
Posted on 10/29/2010 More
Boy scout child abuse suit 18 million verdict|California abuse lawyer
Posted on 9/2/2010 More
Bikers raise thousands to benefit child abuse awareness.
Posted on 8/28/2010 More
Senator Linda Newell - SB10-171 - Senate Health and Human Services
Posted on 3/13/2010 More
Texas reports a 31% increase in child abuse and neglect deaths.
Posted on 3/7/2010 More
In Ohio, child welfare organizations increase child abuse education.
Posted on 2/1/2010 More
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Christopher Keane
Keane Law Firm |
Christopher Keane is rated as one of the leading Plaintiff's lawyers in America, and is one of the highest rated Plaintiff's lawyers in America whose practice is focused on the representation of injured, abused and deceased children. He has achieved the highest possible rating (AV) for both legal ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell, the definitive guide to America's leading lawyers and law firms. He has been rated by the prestigious Lawdragon Magazine as one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America, which noted that Keane has been "a tireless advocate for injured children" and that "Keane has collected seven-figure wins for wrongful death, amputation, cerebral palsy and more". Keane is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum/The Top Trial Lawyers in America, as well as the American Bar Association, American Association of Justice, Consumer Attorneys of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, San Francisco Bar Association, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar of California, State Bar of Michigan and State Bar of Illinois. Keane is a graduate of the University of London's Hansard Scholars Parliamentary Program (1988), the University of Michigan Honors Program (1989) and Wayne Law School (1992). Keane has practiced exclusively as a Plaintiff's trial lawyer since 1992. Keane also serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect which provides direct services to children and families and public education and advocacy for child abuse prevention and safety awareness. Keane and his wife, Kristine, live in San Francisco, California, with their children, Audrey and Miles.
Education:
University of London Hansard Scholars Parliamentary Program (1988)
University of Michigan Honors Program (1989)
Wayne Law School (1992)
Professional Honors & Activities:
American Association for Justice
San Francisco Bar Association
Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers - AV rating
Lawdragon Magazine - 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America
National Crime Victim Bar Association
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of California
State Bar of Michigan
Community Activities:
San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center - President - Board of Directors
www.thebrainproject.org - Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - National Advisory Board - Legal Advisory Committee
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Download a Publication:
Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Background information for primary care providers and parents regarding abusive head trauma in infants and children
- Background information for primary care providers and parents regarding abusive head trauma in infants and children
- Incidence and prevalence of Shaken Baby Syndrome - Article 4
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome - Article 5
- Injury patterns associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Signs and Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome - Article 1
- Causes of Shaken Baby Syndrome - Article 2
- Shaken Baby Resources and Organizations - Article 3
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Lead Poisoning: Is Your Child at Risk of the Brain Injury?
- Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI - Article 1
- Traumatic brain injury phases - TBI - Article 4
- Traumatic brain injury and bleeding - TBI - Article 5
- Pearls of Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI - Article 6
- Risks for Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI - Article 2
- Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries - TBI - Article 3
Burns
- Resources for children that are burn victims - Article 1
- Facts about burn injuries in children - Article 2
- Types of burn injuries in infants and toddlers - Article 3
- Intentional vs. Non-intentional burn injuries in children - Article 4
- Infants and burn injuries - Article 5
- Toddlers and burn injuries - Article 6
- Early and late childhood risk for burns - Article 7
- Types of burn injuries in children - Article 8
- Associated injuries that often accompany burn injuries - Article 9
- Burn injury descriptors - Article 10
- Burn prevention tips for families - Article 11
Car Accident
- Facts about unrestrained children being injured in car accidents
- Children with spinal cord injury, paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Children with seat belt injuries
Child Injuries
- Facts about injuries to children in daycare settings - Article 1
- Children and bike injuries - California child injury lawyer provides preventative information
General
- Safe driving tips to protect children
- How many children are injured in car accidents?
- How many children are injured as pedestrians by cars?
- How can adults prevent injuries to children in car accidents?
- Safe driving tips to prevent children from being injured in car accidents.
- Safety tips for child passengers, pedestrians and cyclists from San Francisco California Lawyer Attorney for Child Injured in Car Accidents, Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Critical facts about school bus injuries
- When adults back over children in cars.....
- Wrongful death of children in car accidents
Free Report
Help an abused child enforce legal rights for failing to report abuse
Help a shaken baby enforce legal rights in child abuse lawsuit
Learn a child's legal rights in California child sexual abuse cases.
Little Kids Big Cases Daycare Injuries
Little Kids Big Cases Dog Bites
Your Free Guide to the Legal Rights of Children in Car Accidents
The Keane Law Firm, P.C.
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San Francisco, California 94104
Phone: (415) 742-5412
Fax: (415) 520-2282
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Videos
Shaken Baby Syndrome:
- Chris Keane Lawyer at Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network Vigil 2011 in Florida
- Shaken Baby Syndrome is Preventable and Foreseeable - Help for Parents and Guardians of survivors of Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyer, Christopher Keane, San Francisco, California, explains that Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause long term disabilities
Traumatic Brain Injury:
Child Abuse:
General:
FAQs
Shaken Baby Syndrome
What are the outcomes for non-accidental head trauma versus accidental head trauma in children?
- Is the economic downturn linked to a rise in shaken baby syndrome cases?
- What parts of the eye are affected by shaken baby syndrome?
- What kind of treatment is common after shaken baby syndrome?
- Does the person who shakes the baby have to be convicted of a crime in order to sue?
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Is lead poisoning a brain injury? Can it cause learning disabilities for my child?
- Can amino acids help children with traumatic brain injury?
- What types of brain injury cases does the Keane Law Firm handle?
- If my child has a brain injury, can music help?
- Do child brain injuries cause ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)?
Cerebral Palsy
Wrongful Death
- What is wrongful death of an unborn child?
- What's the point in bringing a wrongful death lawsuit when a child dies - you can't bring back the child?
- What can one do in case of a child’s wrongful death?
- What does California law permit the family of child who has died to recover?
Car Accident
Child Abuse
- Are there any special qualifications for child abuse expert witnesses?
- CPS - child protective services - failed to remove a child from a dangerous home. Now the child is severely injured because of abuse. Can I do anything to sue CPS - child protective services - and hold them responsible?
- How do I report child pornography or a child sex offender to authorities?
- What are some of the causative agents that can cause decreased level of consciousness and/or coma in children?
Can bleeding in the head cause fever?
Child Injuries
- What if my child was injured at a children’s facility or the playground?
- How is a claim or lawsuit actually settled on behalf of a child? And, is it possible that part of a child’s settlement be used for the benefit of the child before he or she turns 18?
- Is there a deadline for my child to file a claim or lawsuit in California?
- When and why is lead paint in my apartment or rental home considered hazardous for my children?
- Is there lead paint on my rental property?
Daycare injuries
- Is it important for a daycare facility to have insurance?
- Cam I sue a daycare provider if my child suffers a dog bite at the daycare provider's house?
- My grandchild was in daycare when he was a baby. When I took him there, he had bruising. The daycare asked me about the bruising, and I told them I didn't know anything about it or how it happened. I found out later on it was my daughter's boyfriend, when he was arrested for shaking my baby. Is there anything the daycare should have done about that?
Dog Bites
- Do you ever handle cases where dogs bite children in day care?
Can dog bites and dog attacks involving children be prevented?
Are children more likely to be victims of dog bites or dog attacks?
Foster Care Abuse
- What are foster homes?
- How do I know if a foster child has been abused?
- Can a foster child sue for injuries suffered while in foster care in California?
- Do I need to be related to an abused or injured foster child in order to bring a claim on their behalf?
General
- Why will you potentially harm your injured child's lawsuit if you delay in hiring a lawyer?
- Should I talk to an insurance company, or sign insurance company documents, if an insurance company calls me about my child who was injured in a car accident?
- What can a child's lawyer do to protect their settlement or judgment in case an adult predeceases the child? Or, if the child is brain-injured?