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
- Jacob Weesner charged with child abuse for the serious brain injuries sustained by his infant daughter.
- The Sarah Jane Brain Project – Patrick and Vanessa Donohue endured a tragedy as their infant daughter became a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome at the hands of an abuser.
- Robert D. Morris has been charged with the Shaken Baby murder of his infant son.
- Amber McIntyre-Roden was sentenced for the Shaken Baby death of her daughter Tamiah.
- Robert D. Morris faces murder, second-degree assault and criminal mistreatment of a child in Marion County Circuit Court. News stories report he admitted to shaking his baby causing mortal injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injury
- In New York, Adrian Thomas, 26, faces murder charges for the death of his infant son, Matthew Thomas.
- Brian and Angela Stammen grieve the loss of their 6 month-old son, Trevor James Stammen. Investigation reveals Trevor Stammen died from head trauma.
- In Arizona, a child has died from brain trauma sustained during a playground accident at Rio Colorado Elementary School.
- In North Carolina, Jose Morin Caucedo is charged with child abuse. He remains in Forsyth County Jail.
- Dylan Rosevear, of Livonia died from head injuries sustained in a pool at Great Wolf Lodge, a Traverse City resort.
Wrongful Death
- Storm Bratchett died after he was hit in the chest by an arrow yesterday.
- Tucker Thayer died at school from a tragic accident with a stage prop.
- Jacob Wayman, 3-year-old, died after falling in a hole and suffocating.
- Zoe Montgomery died at Orr Family Farm after being run-over by a hayride trailer.
- Brett Inman, father of Cole Bernadi, spoke at a news conference on October 24, 2008.
Burns
- Playground equipment and surfaces made from recycled rubber black top get hot enough to cause burn injuries in children.
- News stories from Alameda County report Christian Perez may be charged with the death of his girlfriend’s 18-month old toddler. Patricia Perez and Jose Gamez face charges of child endangerment.
- Ann Hodge is grieving the loss of her five year-old son to a house fire, days after birthing her infant son. The Keane Law Firm assists families and child victims of 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
- Jahmre Robinson died from a tragic accident at Walmart. He was a victim of a back-over accident while his mother and grandmother were putting their groceries in the car.
- Jessica Mancuso arrested for alleged drunk driving with a child in the vehicle.
- Mark Alan Ikerman was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, one count of leaving the scene of an accident and one count of failure to report an accident. Donald Legens, Jr. died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run.
- Austin Sams was killed when a vehicle he was driving was hit by a train.
- Mark Ikerman is charged with aggravated driving under the influence, leaving the accident scene and failing to report a wreck. One man is dead and his infant son is injured.
Child Abuse
- Jacob Leo Strait, Jr. has been arrested for two counts of Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury.
- Buddy Jackson, Rhonda Jackson, Timothy Odom and Corey Beasley have been arrested for child abuse charges.
- Mona Walker is convicted of child abuse charges for injuries sustained by infant Lauren Wentz.
- Marco Ocegueda died from injuries sustained during alleged child abuse.
- Robert Thurman was arrested for suspicion of child abuse. Tammy Thurman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Child Injuries
- 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.
Daycare injuries
- In Lee County, Barbara Ann Fuller was charged with 10 counts of reckless conduct in connection with the death of an infant, Jace Michael Hester.
- Heavenly Angels Daycare in Alamo, Tennessee is under investigation for the death of an infant.
- In Plano, Texas, a two-month-old boy died at an unlicensed day care.
Dog Bites
- In Hawaii, a family dog killed two-month-old, Iokepa Liptak. Lily Campbell, grandmother grieves the loss of her grandson.
- In Las Vegas, two family-owned Pitbulls attack infant baby girl while grandmother was babysitting. Infant was mauled to death.
- Freemont infant injured by family dog, sustained dog bite injuries to face and neck
Foster Care Abuse
- Jazzmin Davis a victim of severe child abuse that led to her death. Shemeeka Davis is charged with child abuse, murder, and torture.
- San Francisco foster care abuse lawyer gives link on how to help California foster care children over the holidays
Child drowned
- In Pierce County, a jury awarded an 11.7M verdict for death of 2 year-old Gabriel Tobin.
- In Florida, Mary Dorsch, 20 year-old, was arrested and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm.
- In Rochester, one-year-old Joseph Richard McCarthy-Petralia was found drowned in a pool.
General
- Check out Michigan Motorcycle Lawyer Blog
- Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning against MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goal nets – toddler found dead from strangulation.
- Infants strangled to death. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Warning issued on August 27, 2008 – Simplicity, Inc.
- In Tennessee, a five year-old boy died from injuries he sustained while swinging on an unsecured back yard swing.
Case Results
Wrongful Death
$5,700,000.00 - Wrongful Death
$1,800,000.00 - Wrongful Death
$1,000,000.00 - Wrongful Death
Child Abuse
Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement
Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement
Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement
Child Injuries
Foster Care Abuse
Wrongful Death - Confidential Settlement
Other
$1,000,000.00 - Wrongful Death
$1,000,000.00 - Wrong Site Surgery
$1,000,000.00 - Accidental death
Child Safety News
Martinez woman, Kimberly Hoglund, reportedly suspected of causing car accident in Pinole, leaving teenage boy in a coma, link provided by California lawyer attorney for teenagers in car accidents... More
Animal attack at San Francisco Zoo kills Carlos Sousa, Jr, age 17, link provided by San Francisco animal attack lawyer... More
Child abuse lawyer provides link to child death review committee report... More
Dakota Harryman, 7 months, killed; grandmother's boyfriend, Glenn Peralta, charged in death... More
Wrongful death of San Jose baby from skull fracture - father, Armando Garcia, reportedly held in jail... More
Wrongful death of Robert Ratto, 19, allegedly killed by gunshot from friend, Daryl Yadao, 18... More
California child injury lawyer provides link to child seat safety class in Riverside County and San Bernadino County California... More
Erica Bernal, Mother of Jose Ariellano, shaken baby victim, waits for jury verdict in her murder trial in Norwalk Superior Court... More
California investigates allegations of child abuse involving Britney Spears and Kevin Federline custody case... More
Joshua Yeager, alleged driver in car crash in Cedar Ridge related to death of Laura Freeman, age 17, denied release... More
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is a common but devastating injury. It often occurs after severe car or truck accidents, or other severe trauma to the brain.
A child with a traumatic brain injury, sometimes known by TBI, will have medical bills which need to be paid, and may need home health care, attendant care, special support for the family and may need special rehabilitation. This includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and vocational rehabilitation. Traumatic brain injury, TBI or any form of brain damage in a child can place a family under tremendous stress - both financial stress from medical bills and emotional stress from taking care of the child 24 hours a day.
Unpaid medical bills may be mounting on your family's stack of mail and bills, and the child with traumatic brain injury or other form of brain damage may need around the clock home nursing care to keep clean, healthy and as happy as possible. The parents or guardians of the child with the injured brain, or other family members who take care of a child with damage to the brain, may need a break from caring for the injured child. This is known as respite care. Where can a parent or guardian turn if they need help with medical bills? If they need help taking care of the child with a traumatic brain injury or brain damage? If they need to get some respite care?
Christopher Keane, a California personal injury lawyer and attorney for children with traumatic brain damage, brain injuries, TBI and other forms of brain damage and his law firm will help a child get his or her medical bills paid, and get attendant and respite care for the family.
Do you know what kind of traumatic brain injury your child has - closed or open? Click here to find out what "closed" versus "open" brain injury means.
Does your injured child have a coup brain injury? Does your child have a contre coup brain injury? Click here to find out what coup brain injury and contrecoup brain injury mean.
Your child has been diagnosed with a focal brain injury? Click here to see what that means.
Most traumatic brain injuries are from car accidents, or truck accidents. A child may suffer head injury and brain damage from impact as low as 4 mph if unrestrained, depending on what his or her head hits. Thorough evaluation for closed head trauma is indicated for children involved in car accidents and other traumatic events.
You should contact Christopher Keane, a personal injury lawyer for children with traumatic brain injury immediately with your questions. Christopher Keane has been rated as one of the leading plaintiff's lawyers in America as a "tireless advocate for injured children". Contact him today to see if he can help your child.
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 focus on 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 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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Phone: (415) 398-2777
Toll free: (888) 592-KIDS (5437)
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Library for Traumatic Brain Injury:
- Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI - Article 1 [PDF]
Description: Traumatic brain injury, signs and symptoms of brain injury with descriptors of traumatic brain injury - Traumatic brain injury phases - TBI - Article 4 [PDF]
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Keane Law Firm
530 Jackson Street
2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 398-2777
Fax: (415) 520-2282
The Keane Law Firm
530 Jackson Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, California 94133
Phone: (415) 398-2777
Fax: (415) 520-2282
info@keanelaw.com
Videos
Shaken Baby Syndrome:
- This baby was a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Claire's Law - Victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyer, Christopher Keane, San Francisco, California, explains that Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause long term disabilities
FAQs
Wrongful Death
- What's the point in bringing a wrongful death lawsuit when a child dies - you can't bring back the child?
- What does California law permit the family of child who has died to recover?
- What can one do in case of a child’s wrongful death?
- What is wrongful death of an unborn child?
Child Abuse
What factors place children at risk for being victims of child abuse?
Are children with disabilities that reside in institutions at risk for being victims of child abuse?
Are children with disabilities that reside at home at greater risk to be victims of abuse?
Are children with disabilities more inclined to endure abusive behavior from their caregivers or parents?
How do I identify caregiver exploitation?
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?
- Do I need to be the mother or father of an injured child in order to bring a claim on their behalf?
- 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?
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?