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The team at Wollens Solicitors, led by experienced specialist Rachel Carter, is dedicated to defending parents or carers in care proceedings who have been accused of harming their child. Allegations of non-accidental injury (NAI) often initiate a daunting legal process, leaving parents uncertain about how to navigate accusations of physical abuse, understand the care proceedings system, and select the right solicitor.
NAI covers a range of injuries or alleged abuse, including fractures (rib, skull, or long bone), bruising, smothering, poisoning, Shaken Baby Syndrome, head injuries, and, in some cases, infant death. Investigating such allegations requires a detailed examination of factors like the timing and nature of the injury, the force required to cause it, and whether the injury was caused naturally, accidentally, or non-accidentally. Rare medical conditions such as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones), Rickets (vitamin D deficiency), or bleeding disorders can mimic signs of abuse and must be considered carefully.
In these cases, Children’s Services often become involved and the Local Authority will likely initiate care proceedings. Seeking legal advice early is critical. Wollens provides expert legal support, offering thorough case analysis, access to specialist resources, and robust representation for parents facing these serious and life-altering allegations.
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Get in touch with our team of Non-Accidental Injuries experts today to discuss your requirements. You can contact us via email Email or telephone us 01803 213251
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Rachel Carter has a national reputation for representing parents who have been accused of causing injury to their children. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience coupled with incredibly expertise in this field. She works closely with other members of her team to ensure her clients are always afforded with the very best representation available.
Rachel Carter and Victoria Harle are the stand out Solicitors at this firm. They have unlimited knowledge of this area of law and are efficient, thorough and talented.
An absolute leader in the field of children public law. The go-to firm in England relation to this area of law.
Rachel Carter is in my view the best child care lawyer in the country with a nationwide practice.
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