RESULTS: Case Dismissed Days Before Trial – 1st Degree Injury to a Child Shaken Baby Syndrome
Our client, Hannah Seekins, a foster parent, faced serious allegations of causing severe brain injuries to a two-year-old foster child, commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. This case dragged on for five years.
Thorough Investigation and Preparation
Our team conducted an extensive investigation, retaining expert witnesses and meticulously preparing for trial.
We gathered over 15 witnesses, including:
- A pediatric neurologist and a biomedical engineer who provided critical insights showing that the injuries were consistent with an accidental fall, rather than deliberate shaking.
- Numerous character witnesses who testified to Hannah’s gentle nature as a foster mother.
- CPS workers who supported Hannah’s dedication and tenderness in her caregiving role.
Outcome
With persistent effort and unwavering dedication, our legal team exerted substantial pressure on the State.
Just days before the trial, the prosecutor decided to dismiss the case, which had been pending for five long years.
This pivotal decision came after the State’s expert could no longer assert that the child’s injuries weren’t the result of a fall.
This outcome was a testament to the power of thorough preparation, expert testimony, and relentless advocacy.
Our firm stood by Hannah Seekins, ensuring that justice prevailed and her reputation as a caring foster mother was restored.
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About The Attorney
Jacob Blizzard is board certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law.
He regularly practices in the areas of state and federal criminal defense, criminal appeals, post conviction writs of habeas corpus.
In Texas, there are more than 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice, but only 7,450 are board certified. In the entire State of Texas, as of the 2019 certification year, there were only 87 attorneys board certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law, making criminal defense attorney Jacob Blizzard one of 0.087% of attorneys in Texas to hold both of those certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Disclaimer
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is a selection of one of our many successful results, settlements, and verdicts. Every case and client is unique and depends upon the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Clients may or may not obtain the same or similar results in each case.
