Medical & Legal Terminology

We are specialist solicitors with expertise in cases involving Non-Accidental Injuries. We provide comprehensive non-accidental injury legal advice to families facing serious allegations. If your child has sustained an injury, professionals may become concerned, and a referral may be made to Children’s Services. In such cases, a Social Worker may be allocated to your child. Often, professionals may discuss your case at a Strategy Meeting to determine the best way to handle the concerns.

In situations where injuries have occurred, it is likely that 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. We offer child protection medical assessment guidance to help you understand this process. If it is believed that the injury was caused on purpose or occurred through neglect, the Local Authority may issue care proceedings.

Our team also has experience providing bruising and fractures legal representation, particularly in cases involving complex medical evidence. Additionally, if your case involves allegations such as Shaken Baby Syndrome, we can act as your Shaken Baby Syndrome defense solicitor, providing robust and informed support. We work closely with specialists, including serving as or instructing an expert witness in child injury cases, to ensure that your defense is thorough and well-supported.