25 September 2025 Keith Rix 2321 Case Updates Dating non-accidental injuries by Keith Rix Commentary There have been a number of cases illustrating how fractures are dated. This case illustrates the dating of haemorrhages as well as fractures. The judge’s structure of her judgment enables the reader to see how the analysis of the evidence of the various experts allowed her to find as fact how many incidents of non-accidental injury there were and when they occurred as well as with what force. Although there are no extracts from the experts’ reports or evidence, the judgment illustrates how properly presented expert medical evidence can assist the court in cases of suspected non-accidental injury. The dating of injuries can be of critical importance in cases, as here, where there was more than one potential perpetrator. Case The Local Authority sought a number of findings in relation to the injuries sustained by three children, C1, a girl who is 7, C2, a girl who is 6, and C3, also a girl, who is 1. The Court admitted expert medical evidence in relation to the injuries sustained by C3. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags Non-accidental injuryInjury dating11. Report Writing15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles Blackpool Borough Council v RR [2026] EWFC 69 EWI Commentary on the RICS Professional Standard and Practice Guidance KS v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Appeal Number: PA/64221/2024 Cleveland Potash Limited v The Honourable Mrs Ferelith Drummond & Ors [2026] EWHC 1182 (Ch) A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Expert Witness Switch article Is bite mark evidence admissible? Previous Article Aspirin and haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.