Cps Investigation After Er Visit – Need Legal Advice

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for legal advice regarding a recent CPS investigation that caught me completely off guard.

A few nights ago, my infant (5 months old) accidentally rolled off the bed while co-sleeping. She had just started rolling over completely, and I was home alone because my spouse was away for work. I was understandably shaken up but checked her over and saw she only had a small knot on her head. She calmed down quickly, but I took her to the ER to be safe.

At the hospital, I was emotional while explaining what happened. The nurse checked my baby, who was back to her normal, happy self. A doctor came in, examined her, and ordered a CT scan. While talking to me, he suddenly asked about a quarter-sized bruise on my arm (which I got a week prior from accidentally hitting myself with my car trunk). I explained what happened to both my baby and my arm. The doctor reviewed the CT scan and said everything looked fine, just waiting for a specialist to confirm. About 30 minutes later, a nurse discharged us, and I thought that was the end of it.

Fast forward to the next afternoon—CPS shows up at my door saying they received a report that my story didn’t match my child’s injury. They interviewed me, took photos of my arm and my baby’s head (where the bump was now barely visible), and reviewed the hospital discharge paperwork. The paperwork even stated, “It does not seem serious at this time.” The investigator seemed confused about why she was even called out but still had to proceed.

She questioned my older child and their other parent (who works in law enforcement). The next day, she returned to speak with my spouse and take pictures of our home.

I’ve never been accused of child abuse in my life and would never intentionally harm my children. This experience has been terrifying, and I have no idea what to expect next.

I plan to consult an attorney as soon as I receive the CPS paperwork, but in the meantime, does anyone have experience with a situation like this? Should I be concerned about where this could go? How should I prepare?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!