When parents hear the term Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)—commonly known as brittle bone disease—they’re often struck by the severity of the name. And rightly so. OI is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce strong bones, making individuals more prone to fractures and other complications.

While OI affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people, the implications are especially serious for infants and young children. In a state like Michigan, with over 10 million residents, thousands of individuals may be living with some form of brittle bone disease—often without an immediate or obvious diagnosis.

When Brittle Bones Lead to False Allegations

Children with OI may suffer fractures from everyday activities that wouldn’t typically cause injury in a healthy child—simple play, rolling over in bed, or even being picked up. These unexplained or frequent injuries can raise red flags for doctors, especially if the child has not yet been diagnosed with a medical condition like OI.

Unfortunately, mandatory reporters such as doctors, nurses, or daycare providers may mistake these signs as evidence of child abuse or neglect, and report their suspicions to Children’s Protective Services (CPS).

Hospitals across Michigan—including the University of Michigan (Mott Children’s Hospital), Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and Beaumont Hospital’s SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) program—employ specialized “Child Protection Teams” to investigate suspected abuse. While well-intentioned, these teams sometimes make devastating errors when they fail to consider underlying medical conditions like OI.

We Understand the Devastation of a False Allegation

At The Kronzek Firm, our attorneys have spent nearly 30 years defending parents across Michigan who have been falsely accused of abusing or neglecting their children. We’ve seen firsthand how a rushed CPS investigation—based on incomplete medical assessments or misdiagnoses—can turn a family’s life upside down.

When hospitals or CPS fail to pursue proper diagnostic testing or overlook alternative explanations like OI, innocent parents often face serious consequences:

• Emergency removal of their children from the home
• Criminal charges with the threat of incarceration
• Loss of parental rights
• Irreparable harm to the child’s emotional and physical well-being

We work with medical experts nationwide, including specialists in genetic disorders, to build a strong defense when allegations of abuse arise from a child’s undiagnosed or misunderstood medical condition.

You’re Not Alone—And You Deserve a Defense

Many parents in Michigan have been in your shoes. If CPS is investigating you, or you’ve already been charged with abuse or neglect, you may feel powerless, frightened, or unsure where to turn. But there is help—and there is hope.

Medical conditions like Osteogenesis Imperfecta can be definitively diagnosed with genetic testing. If a doctor has labeled your child’s injury as a “non-accidental injury” (NAI) without this testing, that diagnosis may be wrong.

Don’t let a medical misunderstanding cost you your family.

Contact Us Today — We’re Ready to Fight for You

Our CPS defense team at The Kronzek Firm is ready to advocate for you and your children. We’ve successfully defended hundreds of parents facing CPS investigations and criminal charges related to false allegations of abuse.

📞 Call us today at (800) 576-6035 to schedule a free initial consultation. We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for crisis support.

You don’t have to face this alone. Let us help you protect your family and your future.