Frequently Asked Questions About Child Injury Law

Parents of children who have been seriously hurt because of negligence or abuse need to know their legal rights. Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about child injuries.
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  • Can I sue a daycare for shaken baby syndrome?

    Yes, you can, if the daycare center failed to prevent shaken baby syndrome from occurring while the baby was at the California daycare - or, if there were signs that the baby was being abused outside the daycare and the daycare failed to report suspected child abuse.  Allowing someone to shake a baby is unreasonable care, or negligence.  It is important to hire a shaken baby syndrome lawyer immediately, though, in order to make the proper allegations in a timely manner.

  • How many child deaths occur in Kentucky?

    In recent years Kentucky has consistently ranked among the worst states in the nation for death rates associated with child abuse and neglect, averaging 29 child deaths each year with another 30 to 60 near-fatalities annually.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • What are the statistics for child injury?

    Every hour, one child dies from an injury.
    About 1 in 5 child deaths is due to injury.
    Every 4 seconds, a child is treated for an injury in an emergency department.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken due to Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Abuse, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com
     

  • What are the Shaken Baby Syndrome statistics for Michigan?

    In Michigan, 10 percent of children homicides from abuse and neglect were the result of shaken baby syndrome.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at(888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • How many child abuse deaths have occurred in Los Angeles County?

    Since January 2012 to September 2013, it is reported 63 children have died in Los Angeles County due to Child Abuse.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • How do I report a dog bite in San Francisco? | California Dog Bite Attorney

    Contact the San Francisco Police Department immediately, and their vicious and dangerous animals unit will investigate the occurence.

    Vicious And Dangerous Animals Unit
    1200 15th St.
    San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-554-9213
    415-554-9214

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from dog bites, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

     

  • How do I report child abuse in Los Angeles County California?

    To report child abuse in Los Angeles County, California, contact the Child Protection Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • Toll-free within California, phone (800) 540-4000
    • If calling from outside of California, phone (213) 639-4500
    • TDD [Hearing Impaired] (800) 272-6699

     

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken due to Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Abuse, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • How do I report child abuse in California? | California Child Abuse Lawyer

    CALIFORNIA COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHILD ABUSE REPORTING TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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    Alameda

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    510-259-1800

    Alpine

    530-694-2235 800-694-2235

    Amador

    209-223-6550 Mon-Thur 8-5 209-223-1075 after hours

    Butte

    530-538-7882 800-400-0902 24hours

    Calaveras

    209-754-6452 209-754-6500 after hours

    Colusa

    530-458-0280

    Contra Costa

    925-646-1680 Central 510-374-3324 West 925-427-8311 East 877-881-1116

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    Del Norte

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    707-464-3191

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    El Dorado

    530-642-7100 Placerville 530-573-3201 S Lake Tahoe

    Fresno

    559-255-8320

    Glenn

    530-934-6520 530-934-6519

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    Humboldt

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    707-445-6180

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    Imperial

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    760-337-7750

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    Inyo

    760-872-1727

    Kern

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    661-631-6011 760-375-6049

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    Kings

    559-582-2352 559-582-8776 866-582-8776

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    Lake

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    707-262-0235 800-386-4090

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    Lassen

    530-251-8277 530-257-6121 530-310-3682 after hours

    Los Angeles

    800-540-4000 within CA 213-639-4500 outside CA 800-272-6699 TDD

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    Madera

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    559-675-7829 800-801-3999

    Marin

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    415-499-7153

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    Mariposa

    209-966-7000 800-549-6741

    Mendocino

    707-463-7992 Ukiah 707-962-1100 Fort Bragg 866-236-0368 toll free

    Merced

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    209-385-3104

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    Modoc

     
     
     
     
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    530-233-6602 866-233-4424

     
     
     
     

    Mono

     

    760-932-7755 760-932-7549 800-340-5411

     
     
     
     
     

    Monterey

     
     
     
     
     
     

    831-755-4661 800-606-6618

     
     
     
     

    Napa

     

    707-253-4262 707-253-4261 800-464-4216

     
     
     
     
     

    Nevada

     
     
     
     
     
     

    530-273-4291

     
     
     
     

    Orange

     
     
     
     

    714-940-1000 800-207-4464

     
     
     
     

    Placer

     
     
     
     

    916-872-6549 866-293-1940

     
     
     
     

    Plumas

     

    530-283-6300 530-283-6350 800-242-3338 toll free

     
     
     
     
     

    Riverside

     
     
     

    800-442-4918 877-922-4453

     
     
     
     
     

    Sacramento

     
     
     
     
     
     

    916-875-5437

     
     
     
     

    San Benito

     

    831-636-4190 831-636-4330 after hours

     
     
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    San Bernardino

     
     
     
     
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    909-384-9233 800-827-8724

     
     
     
     

    San Diego

     

    858-560-2191 800-344-6000

     
     
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    San Francisco

     
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    415-558-2650 800-856-5553

     
     
     
     
     

    San Joaquin

     
     
     
     
     
     

    209-468-1333

     
     
     
     

    San Luis Obispo

     
     
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    805-781-5437 800-834-5437

     
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    San Mateo

     

    650-595-7922 650-802-7922 800-632-4615

     
     
     
     
     

    Santa Barbara

     
     
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    800-367-0166

     
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    Santa Clara

     

    650-493-1186 North 408-683-0601 South 408-299-2071 Central

     
     
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    Santa Cruz

     
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    831-454-2273 877-505-3299

     
     
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    Shasta

     
     
     
     
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    530-225-5144

     
     
     
     

    Sierra

     

    530-289-3720 530-993-6720

     
     
     
     
     

    Siskiyou

     
     
     

    530-841-4200 530-842-7009 after hours

     
     
     
     
     

    Solano

     
     
     

    800-544-8696

     
     
     
     
     

    Sonoma

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    707-565-4304

     
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    Stanislaus

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    209-558-3665 800-558-3665

    Sutter

    530-822-7227

    Tehama

    530-527-1911 800-323-7711

    Trinity

    530-623-1314

    Tulare

    559-730-2677 800-331-1585

    Tuolumne

    209-533-5717 209-533-4357 after hours

    Ventura

    805-654-3200

    Yolo

    530-669-2345 530-669-2346 888-400-0022 after hours

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    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help children who have suffered from child abuse, or families of children who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

     

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  • What do I do after a dog bite? | Dog Bite Attorney

    1. Seek medical attention.

    2.  Document the injury.

    3.  File a police report.

    4.  Call Keane Law Firm.

    If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help prevent dog bites, or if you have been bitten by a dog and need legal representation, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at https://www.keanelaw.com

  • What can I do to prevent dog bites? | Dog bite attorney

    • Never stare at a dog in the eyes or put their faces up to a dog's face.
    • Never try to take something away from a dog.
    • Never go near a dog who is eating or drinking or chewing on something.
    • Never approach a dog  that is on a bed or furniture.
    • Never approach a dog that is tied up or in a vehicle.
    • Never try to pet a dog through a fence or in a crate.
    • Never climb over a fence into a dog's yard, even if the dog is usually friendly.
    • Never try to break up a dog fight or interact with dogs that are play fighting.
    • Leave dogs alone that are sleeping, resting, injured, very old or with puppies.
    • Teach your child about canine body language 
    • A safe dog is one that is panting, face happy looking and wagging his tail enthusiastically.
    • A dangerous dog has his mouth closed, ears forward, intense look.