Infant Injuries and Child Abuse Allegations in Michigan
When an infant is critically injured, emotions run high, and suspicions often follow. In many Michigan hospitals, an unexplained injury can quickly turn a regular medical visit into a child abuse investigation. Doctors may begin asking tough questions. Social workers might arrive. Parents can suddenly find themselves separated from their child. Soon, the police and Child Protective Services may get involved.
If you are in this situation, you are already under investigation, and you need an experienced Michigan infant injury defense attorney as soon as possible.
Call The Kronzek Firm at (800) 576-6035.
Confidential consultations are available any time, day or night.
Why Infant Injuries Often Lead to Abuse Allegations
Injuries involving babies—especially those too young to walk or talk—are almost always seen as suspicious. The general belief is that infants do not have the ability to injure themselves, so the parent or caregiver must be responsible. If your explanation does not seem to fit the injury in the eyes of the medical team, you might be accused of lying, covering up abuse, or being careless. Most parents do not realize they are under investigation until it is already well underway.
In Lansing, Ingham County to Clinton, Eaton and Jackson Counties and all throughout Michigan, these cases move quickly and can include:
- Emergency removal of your child from your custody
- CPS filing petitions for abuse or neglect
- Hospital staff documenting every detail
- Police interviews and search warrants
- Loss of contact with your child within hours
The Role of Medical Experts and the Risk of Misdiagnosis
Doctors who get involved in these cases—often as part of a Child Protection Team—sometimes use terms like “diagnostic” or “pathognomonic” for injuries they believe only result from abuse. Some common examples they look for include:
- Shaken Baby Syndrome, also called Abusive Head Trauma
- Multiple fractures at different stages of healing
- Bruising on infants who are not yet mobile
- Skull fractures, subdural hematomas, or retinal bleeding
Once a doctor has decided an injury is the result of abuse, the search for another explanation often stops. Even if blood tests show a child has a bleeding disorder or bone scans suggest a metabolic disease, that information might be ignored. At this stage, the hospital’s goal often shifts from treatment to removing the child and building a case against the parents.
Medical Conditions That Can Look Like Abuse
There are real medical conditions that can explain serious injuries in infants. These include but are not limited to:
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease
- Hemophilia or other bleeding problems
- Vitamin D deficiency, also known as rickets
- Injuries that happened at birth or through accidents
- Genetic or metabolic disorders
Unfortunately, many doctors are not trained to spot these other explanations, especially if they have already decided abuse is the cause.
Building a Strong Medical Defense
To defend against these complex accusations, you need two things:
- An attorney with real experience in medical child abuse cases
- Qualified medical experts who are willing to testify on your behalf
At The Kronzek Firm, we have spent decades helping Michigan parents facing cases involving:
- Multiple infant fractures
- Alleged Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Retinal Hemorrhages
- Burn injuries, including immersion burns
- Accusations of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Subdural hematomas and head injuries in infants
We know the medical science. We know Michigan law. And we know how to challenge assumptions made by doctors and CPS investigators.
Why You Need a Lawyer Immediately
Most parents caught in these situations feel shocked and unprepared. Many do not have the resources to hire medical experts or handle the complicated court process with CPS and criminal investigators. Sadly, this can lead to:
- Unnecessary removal of your child
- Permanent loss of parental rights
- Criminal convictions and possible prison time
Do not let this happen to your family.
Contact The Kronzek Firm – Michigan’s Trusted Infant Injury Defense Team
We understand how frightening and urgent these cases can be. Our attorneys are available twenty-four hours a day and ready to help immediately. We take cases across Michigan, including Lansing, Jackson, Livingston, Clinton, and Eaton counties.
Call us now at (800) 576-6035.
Or reach out to us online for a confidential consultation.
Your child’s future and your family’s stability depend on what you do next. Let us help you fight back.