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Keane Blog 
Child Injuries
- In California, three Daly City Skyline Elementary students were injured when a man lost control of his car in the school parking lot.
- In Illinois, Edgardo Delatorre was critically injured during an intentional vehicular assault involving a teen driving a stolen car.
- 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
- In Chicago, Jeremiah Range fell from a third story porch located in the south side if the city. He was five-weeks-old at the time of his tragic death.
Case Results
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
Child Safety News
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs | CA Child Injury Lawyer
Posted on 12/29/2009 More
Top Safety Hazards to Children Reported as Cribs, Toys, & Blinds
Posted on 11/27/2009 More
Mike Tyson's 4-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Tragic Treadmill Accident | CA Child Injury Lawyer
Posted on 5/27/2009 More
A study out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham reveals that cell phone use by child pedestrians while crossing streets is dangerous and puts children at risk for death or injury due to reduced reaction time and reduced perception of risk.
Posted on 1/27/2009 More
California child injury lawyer provides link to child seat safety class in Riverside County and San Bernadino County California
Posted on 12/9/2007 More
Child Injuries
Helping America’s Injured Children
Our children depend on us to provide them with a safe and secure environment so they can explore, learn, and grow. Parents and caregivers in turn depend on other adults and companies to be responsible for the products and services they provide to our children. Unfortunately, sometimes our children are let down by the very people who are supposed to keep them safe. This negligence can result in injuries like amputation, blindness or other eye injury, head injury, disfigurement and scarring, long or short term disability, paralysis, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. No child should suffer from preventable injuries like these, but if they do their parents or caregivers will be looking for answers.
The Keane Law Firm has the knowledge and experience to help you with your childhood injury case. Attorney Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm have successfully handled a wide variety of childhood injury cases. The Keane Law Firm handles cases including amputation, animal attacks, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accidents, automobile accidents, boat accidents, brain damage, burns, bus and mass transportation accidents, cerebral palsy, defective products, dog bites, gun and firearm accidents, household injuries, jet ski accidents, lead poisoning, pedestrian and bike accidents with cars or trucks, pool injuries, scalding injuries and school injuries to name a few. If your child or the child of somebody you know has been the victim of an injury, please contact us immediately. We will work for you on a contingency basis, so there is absolutely no fee to you for our services. We only earn a fee if we win the case. In addition, any professional referring a case to The Keane Law Firm may choose a charity to which twenty-five percent (25%) of our attorney’s fees will be donated.
Some Facts About Childhood Injuries
Children are more vulnerable to injury than adults for a variety of reasons. First, children do not have the maturity and experience that adults have, and they have not yet developed the “common sense” to avoid dangerous situations. Children truly depend on adults to provide them with a safe environment, and as adults we depend on safe products and services from the providers and companies we use. Second, the musculoskeletal system of a child is not fully developed, and a traumatic event that would only result in a mild injury to a fully-grown adult can be catastrophic to a child. This is why it is very important that manufacturers take a child’s physiology into consideration when making products for children, and why as adults we must be extra careful when handling and transporting children. Third, quite simply children are small. Because of their body mass, they simply cannot handle the same amount of toxins as an adult. Certain ingredients in food or the paint on a toy that if ingested wouldn’t cause any problem for an adult can have devastating impacts on a child.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are by far the leading cause of injury and death for children in the United States. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 4 children die and 556 are injured each day because of motor vehicle crashes. Water accidents, accidental poisoning, fires, and playground injuries are also surprisingly common. In fact, the CDC estimates that over 200,000 children visit emergency rooms in the United States every year because of an accident on a playground, and for every child that drowns, three are treated for non-fatal water submersion related injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also common in children, and can be caused by a penetrating head injury or simply a blow or jolt to the head. TBIs in children result in over 435,000 visits to the emergency room each year, and approximately 37,000 hospitalizations. Even lead poisoning is still an issue in the United States, as according to the CDC lead in older homes, in the soil, in home remedies and cosmetics, and in some cooking tools are all sources of lead contamination in children.
Childhood Injury – What You Can Do
There are several reasons that you may be considering legal action. First of all, it is important for the company or individual at fault to know that they were negligent and to be held accountable for their mistakes. Second, your child’s injuries may leave you struggling financially, and you have enough to worry about without being concerned about how you are going to pay for therapy and medical treatment. Third, you may want your child to be compensated for their pain and suffering, not to mention your own anguish due to your child’s injury. And finally – there are other families to think of, other children. You may want to take action to ensure that the injury that happened to your child will not happen to anybody else.
The Keane Law Firm and You
The Keane Law Firm has the experience and resources to handle a variety of childhood injury cases. While Attorney Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm specialize in cases from San Francisco and the State of California, they may also accept worthy cases from other states. If your child or the child of somebody you know has been the victim of a serious injury, we can work with you to hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.
No matter where your child’s injury occurred, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a no-cost evaluation of your case. And remember, if you are a professional referring a case to us, 25% of our fee will be donated to the charity of your choice. Contact Attorney Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm today, and we can help you seek justice for the injury done to your child.
California child injury lawyers are available to help if you know a child who has been injured. The Keane Law Firm has been recognized as having an AV rating - the highest legal ability and ethics rating available, and Christopher Keane has been rated as one of the leading plaintiff's lawyers and attorneys in America as a "tireless advocate for injured children". Contact him today to see if he can help your child.
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Blog for Child Injuries
- In California, three Daly City Skyline Elementary students were injured when a man lost control of his car in the school parking lot.
- In Illinois, Edgardo Delatorre was critically injured during an intentional vehicular assault involving a teen driving a stolen car.
- 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
- In Chicago, Jeremiah Range fell from a third story porch located in the south side if the city. He was five-weeks-old at the time of his tragic death.
- In California, the tragic death of 4-month-old Everett Carey, a baby left in the back seat of a car at the father’s work place, reminds us of how vulnerable we are to the high-cost of human err.
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating for California Child Injury Attorney Chris Keane
- In California, Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, D-Hayward introduced legislation AB533 on February 25th. This bill would require that coaches be trained to handle and seek immediate medical attention for student athletes that sustain head injuries, suffer heat
- In Palmdale, a three-year-old boy died after being struck by a malfunctioning motorized garage door.
- In Burlingame, an unidentified driver lost control of his car outside of a grocery store and hit three Girl Scouts and the adults accompanying them while selling cookies.
- In San Jose, Alejandro Casillas and his son Alex were victimized by a hit-and-run driver on the corner of Story Road and Adrian Way while walking to school.
- In Georgia, tragedy struck the family of Kristian Sales this morning when she suddenly became the victim of a hit-and-run driver on her way to school.
- In Madera County Children’s Hospital, a 21-month old boy is recovering from a near drowning accident.
- MySpace sexual assault case dismissal brings to light an unresolved social dilemma that arises from adolescent internet social networking.
- Carnival ride, at California’s Calaveras County Fair, malfunctioned and injured 24 riders when part of it collapsed suddenly on Friday evening.
- Anthony Cataldo expresses fear and concern over the severity of the bullying his young son has endured while attending Piedmont Avenue Elementary School. Zachary Cataldo sustained a severe head injury.
- Four year-old Carlos Alejandro Flores drowned last summer at Great America amusement park. The Keane Law Firm represents families of children lost to drowning accidents.
- The Los Angeles hospital was fined for the heparin administration error to Dennis Quaid’s twin infants last November. The Keane Law Firm will represent children seriously injured or killed by hospital errors. Every client is a star to us.
- Two year-old boy in critical condition from near-drowning in northwest Bakersfield, California. The Keane Law Firm offers child water-safety tips
- Consumer safety officials recall cribs that place infants at risk for falling over railings. The crib railings may cause serious injury or death.
- San Francisco Child Injury Lawyer gives link to information on dangerous toys
- Santa Barbara Health Officials Warn of Toy Danger - including lead paint danger
- Avoid dangerous toys during holidays - read this!
Library for Child Injuries:
- Burn Injuries & Holiday Safety
Description: When young children are around during holiday festivities, certain precautions must be taken to insure safety. If your child has suffered a burn from any incident and you have questions for experienced child injury lawyer Chris Keane, feel free to contact him online or at 1-888-592-KIDS for free answers and advice concerning your unique situation. - Holidays, Toy Safety, & Child Injuries
Description: If your child has been injured while playing or as a result of another party's negligence, feel free to contact child injury lawyer Chris Keane with your questions regarding defective product laws and other concerns related to child injuries. As a father and legal advocate for injured and abused children, Keane will answer your questions for free and help you find the best medical treatment for your child. 1-888-592-KIDS. - Halloween Safety Tips From Child Injury Lawyer Chris Keane
Description: Although making Halloween decorations, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating can be enjoyable activities for the whole family, failing to take proper safety precautions can put children at-risk of injury. For more information on child injuries that occur on other holidays and throughout the year, feel free to contact child injury lawyer Chris Keane. - Children's Hospital of Michigan Safety Center brochure [PDF]
Description: The Children's Hospital of Michigan Safety Center brochure provides information regarding store hours and products available. Soon the link will provide access to a web-based store. Items such as car seats, smoke detectors, cabinet locks and other safety items are available. Information regarding recalled products affecting children is available at the safety center. - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Kolcraft Play Yards recall - date 07082009
Description: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of Kolcraft Play Yards. There are multiple models of these products. Please see the recall for details. To date 21 children have been injured by this product. - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Pacifier recalled by Gromex due to choking hazard - dated 07072009
Description: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the recall of pacifiers made by Gromex due to choking hazard. - Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory | "AV"-Rated Child Injury Lawyer in California
Description: The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory has provided services to people searching for lawyers for generations by giving them reliable information on the clasification and experience of attorneys. Chris Keane is an "AV"-rated attorney. If you are searching for a child injury lawyer in California, feel free to contact Chris Keane at 1-888-592-KIDS. - Childhood Injuries - Sonoma County - Childhood Injury Prevention Program [PDF]
Description: This documents outlines the 2005 - 2009 Five Year Needs Assessment and 2010 Objectives for reducing un-intentional childhood injuries in Sonoma County. - Medical diagnoses commonly associated with pediatric medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States [PDF]
Description: This article identifies the medical conditions most often associated with medical malpractice law suits in the pediatric patient population. Very informative for both parents and healthcare providers. - Facts about injuries to children in daycare settings - Article 1 [PDF]
Description: Facts about injuries to children in daycare settings. Falls are the most common type of injury that children experience in daycare settings. Constant supervision involving children always being in view of the caregiver prevents serious injury.
Frequent Questions for 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?
- How many children are actually lead poisoned in San Francisco on a yearly basis?
- Is my landlord legally responsible for making sure my child doesn't become lead-poisoned while we live in the rental property?
- What should my landlord be doing to make sure my child isn't lead poisoned from paint on the rental property?
- My child was lead poisoned when he was much younger, and we moved out of that property. Can we make a claim against our old landlord now - even though we have moved years ago?
- If a child is injured in a car crash as a result of the negligence of his or her family member (such as a mom or dad), can a claim be brought on his or her behalf? How is that done?
- Do I need to be the mother or father of an injured child in order to bring a claim on their behalf?
Case Results for Child Injuries:
- Brain Damage
- Brain Damage
- Brain Damage
- Brain Damage
- Amputation
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
Web Resources for Child Injuries:
- Children's Hospital of Michigan Safety Center
Description: This link will provide access to a web-based store in addition to the stationary site located within the hospital at this time. Products such as helmets, smoke detectors, cabinet locks and car seats may be purchased. The brochure has store hours and contact information.
- Kohl's Trauma Related Injury Prevention Program (TRIP)
Description: Kohl's Trauma Related Injury Prevention Program is sponsored the Children's Hospital of Michigan. The goal of the program is to prevent and reduce injuries to children. The program provides safety education and items such as helmets, smoke detectors...etc...
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - recalled products for children
Description: This is a link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission page for recalled products made for children (not including toys).
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - toy recalls
Description: This is the link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission page for toy recalls.
- Michigan child injury lawyer blog
Description: "Michigan child injury lawyer blog site dedicated to the legal
rights of injured and abused children."
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Child Injuries
- How many children are actually lead poisoned in San Francisco on a yearly basis?
- Is there lead paint on my rental property?
- When and why is lead paint in my apartment or rental home considered hazardous for my children?
- Is there a deadline for my child to file a claim or lawsuit in California?
- 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?