We are specialist solicitors with expertise in cases about Non-Accidental Injuries. If you child has sustained an injury, professionals may become concerned and a referral may be made to Children’s Services and a Social Worker may be allocated to your child. Often, professionals may discuss your case as a Strategy Meeting to discuss the best way to handle the concerns. It is likely that if injuries have occurred, a Child Protection Medical will take place where a doctor will assess the injuries and consider whether it is likely that the injury was accidental or not. If it is believed that the injury was caused on purpose or occurred through neglect, the Local Authority may issue care proceedings.
This website will help you navigate the confusing information and procedure that you are likely to be faced with at this difficult time. You will find information about different types of injuries, medical disorders which sometimes explain injuries, the different types of medical experts as well as information about the court procedure and what you can do in these circumstances.
We are able to listen to what you have say and to help us understand how the injuries may have occurred, and to help you put your case to the court’s and the other professionals. This often involves us instructing independent experts to review the medical evidence and comment upon how the injuries might have been caused, or if there are any medical conditions which could explain the injury in such a way that means it may have been caused accidentally. We will help you to identify the relevant evidence and gather information from you to set out your case to the court.
As specialist family solicitors, we understand that this is an extremely upsetting time for you and that you need the right support and guidance in place. We are accredited by the Law Society Children Panel and have particular expertise in dealing with cases where injuries have occurred. We will ensure that you receive excellent legal advice throughout your case and will help you to navigate the court process.
To contact us and speak to a specialist solicitor, please call 0330 3031 999 or use our online chat function on this web page.
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