Shaken Baby Syndrome

Rock Hill, South Carolina Shaken Baby Syndrome Defense Lawyer

There is a growing trend of misdiagnosed Shaken Baby Syndrome cases occurring in America today. Typically, a parent or caretaker is falsely accused of murdering or injuring a baby by shaking him or her, when the actual cause of the death or injury occurs from another source.

Child abuse is a serious issue and should be dealt with accordingly. However, this does not mean that innocent people should be falsely accused or convicted when their child has been seriously hurt or has died.

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Criminal defense attorney Christopher Wellborn is regularly asked by other Rock Hill, South Carolina, lawyers to represent their clients in Shaken Baby Syndrome (“SBS”) cases.  Experienced and well-versed in the medical facts about Shaken Baby Syndrome as well as in criminal law, Wellborn provides effective legal solutions for clients seeking defense in such cases. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

The following are the three most common misconceptions regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome:

Myth #1: A baby can be injured due to shaking
According to current medical findings, a baby cannot be injured from shaking. Yet doctors are still being trained to look for signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The reality is that other factors cause the damage currently being misdiagnosed as SBS.

Myth #2: A retinal hemorrhage is a warning sign of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Doctors are trained to believe that a retinal hemorrhage is a sign of SBS, but retinal hemorrhages can occur from other events like CPR resuscitation and certain vaccines. The sign of one does not necessarily imply Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Myth #3: Lucid intervals in injured babies implies SBS
There is no substantial link between lucid intervals in babies and SBS. A “lucid interval” is when a child receives an injury and expresses pain, then seems to regain normalcy, but this is followed abruptly by signs of serious medical problems.

If you have been charged with child abuse involving Shaken Baby Syndrome, it is important to contact an attorney knowledgeable about SBS  immediately to begin gathering all necessary medical information, including medical records, OBGYN records, birth records, x-rays, and shot lists. If your child or a child you have been caring for has been injured or has passed away, you already have too much to deal with. Do not let overzealous prosecutors portray you as a violent child abuser.

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Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A.
Rock Hill, South Carolina, Shaken Baby Syndrome Defense Lawyer

142 Oakland Avenue, Suite C
P.O. Box 10191
Rock Hill, SC 29731
Phone: (803) 366-1065
Home Phone: (803) 366-1256
Fax: (803) 980-0952

Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A. serves clients throughout South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Chester, Lancaster, York, Fort Mill, Clover, Tega Cay, and Lake Wylie.