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Garratts of are proud to reveal their growing team of lawyers who specialise in Child Care proceedings. “This is an increasingly vital issue. It is one area where free legal aid is still available and offers a lifeline for parents who are being taken to court” says Head of Department, Frances Greenhalgh.

The Claimant child, aged eight at the time of her accident, was visiting the grounds of a Wiltshire stately Home in September 2008. During her visit she was playing on a “boat swing” in the play area. This was a large heavy ride with seating space for multiple users. After exiting the ride, and whilst walking away from the area, she was struck hard by the boat swing which had been propelled towards her by other users. She was dragged underneath the ride suffering a significant dislocation to the right hip. The claimant was in so much pain she could not even cry.

The Claimant, in early 2015, sought laser treatment for hair removal to the tip and sides of his nose, the upper cheeks on both sides and in between his eye brows. However, the laser practitioner also opportunistically performed treatment to other areas of the Claimant’s forehead, without consent and without patch testing.

The Claimant, who was employed as a Cleaner within the local authority empty property team, was exposed to dust and to fumes from strong chemical cleaners which were used within the properties.

Garratts is committed to creating a culture that embraces diversity. We regularly monitor our workforce to ensure our high standards of conduct are being observed.