Accidental injuries may be considered abuse if they are frequent, if the explanations don’t match the injuries, if they are unexplained, or if they are the result of negligence. However, typically, the most significant indicators are that they are frequent and if the explanations don’t match.
In summary, any combination of the following can suggest abuse:
- if they are frequent
- if the explanations don’t match
- if they are unexplained
Complete consideration of the context and other factors is necessary for an accurate assessment.