Leading Medical Negligence Experts

Medical Negligence
Expert Witness Services

Comprehensive medical negligence expert witness services including breach of duty analysis, causation assessment, standard of care evaluation, clinical opinion reports, and court testimony. Supporting claimants, defendants, and solicitors in clinical negligence litigation across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

GMC Registered Experts

Qualified medical professionals

All Medical Specialties

Comprehensive expertise

Bolam Test Analysis

Standard of care assessment

Court Ready

CPR Part 35 compliant

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Medical Negligence Expert Witness Services

Comprehensive medical opinion reports across all clinical specialties

Breach of Duty Analysis

Expert assessment of whether the standard of care fell below that expected of a reasonably competent practitioner using the Bolam and Bolitho tests.

  • Bolam test application
  • Standard of care evaluation
  • Clinical guideline comparison
  • Reasonable body of opinion

Causation Assessment

Analysis of whether the breach of duty caused or materially contributed to the patient's injury or adverse outcome.

  • "But for" test application
  • Material contribution analysis
  • Balance of probabilities
  • Alternative outcomes consideration

Clinical Record Review

Comprehensive examination of medical records, nursing notes, test results, and treatment documentation.

  • Complete record analysis
  • Timeline reconstruction
  • Documentation quality assessment
  • Missing information identification

Condition & Prognosis

Assessment of the patient's current medical condition, prognosis, and ongoing care requirements resulting from alleged negligence.

  • Current condition evaluation
  • Long-term prognosis opinion
  • Future treatment needs
  • Life expectancy impact

Expert Medical Examinations

Independent medical examinations of claimants to assess injuries, disabilities, and care requirements.

  • Comprehensive patient examination
  • Functional capacity assessment
  • Disability evaluation
  • Care needs determination

Court Attendance & Testimony

Expert witness testimony in County Court, High Court, and Court of Protection proceedings with robust cross-examination experience.

  • High Court testimony experience
  • Robust under cross-examination
  • Joint expert discussions
  • Clear, objective evidence

All Medical Specialties Covered

We provide medical negligence expert witnesses across all specialties including surgery, obstetrics, GP care, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, radiology, nursing, psychiatry, and dental care. All experts are GMC registered with current clinical practice.

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Medical Specialties We Cover

Expert witness services across all areas of clinical practice

Surgical Negligence

General surgery, orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and laparoscopic procedures

Obstetric & Gynaecology

Birth injuries, delayed caesarean, maternal complications, gynaecological surgery errors

General Practice

Delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, failure to refer, prescription errors, inadequate examination

Emergency Medicine

A&E assessment failures, triage errors, missed diagnoses, inadequate monitoring

Anaesthetics

Airway management failures, dosing errors, monitoring inadequacies, awareness under anaesthesia

Radiology & Imaging

Misinterpretation of scans, missed fractures, delayed cancer diagnosis, reporting errors

Oncology

Delayed cancer diagnosis, treatment errors, inadequate follow-up, chemotherapy complications

Nursing Care

Pressure sore development, medication administration errors, inadequate monitoring

Cardiology

Missed heart attacks, inadequate cardiac care, ECG misinterpretation, treatment delays

Psychiatry

Inadequate risk assessment, suicide prevention failures, medication management errors

Dental Negligence

Failed dental procedures, nerve damage, extraction errors, implant complications

Paediatrics

Delayed diagnosis in children, neonatal care failures, vaccination errors, developmental issues

Why Choose Our Medical Negligence Experts

Trusted by claimant and defendant solicitors across the United Kingdom

GMC Registered Practitioners

All medical experts are fully registered with the General Medical Council, maintaining current clinical practice and specialist registration in their respective fields.

Extensive Court Experience

Regular appearances in County Court, High Court, and Court of Protection. Experienced in joint expert discussions, mediation, and robust cross-examination.

CPR Part 35 Compliant

All reports fully compliant with Civil Procedure Rules Part 35. Independent, objective opinions with primary duty to the court, not the instructing party.

Clinical Guideline Expertise

Comprehensive knowledge of NICE guidelines, Royal College standards, and best practice protocols relevant to the period of alleged negligence.

Claimant & Defendant Instructions

Experienced in acting for both claimants and defendants. Objective analysis regardless of instructing party with balanced, evidence-based opinions.

Efficient Turnaround

Standard reports within 6-8 weeks. Urgent instructions accommodated for trial deadlines. Regular communication throughout the instruction process.

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How to Instruct Us

A straightforward process from instruction to comprehensive medical negligence opinion report

1

Send Letter of Instruction

Email your letter of instruction with case summary, chronology, medical records, and specific questions requiring expert opinion. Include details of alleged breach and injuries sustained. We confirm acceptance within 24-48 hours.

2

Expert Allocation & CV

We match your case to a GMC registered expert with relevant specialty expertise and court experience. You receive their detailed CV, qualifications, and professional background for approval before proceeding.

3

Medical Record Review & Examination

Comprehensive review of all medical records, test results, and documentation. Patient examination arranged if required. Expert analyses breach of duty, causation, and clinical outcomes against accepted standards.

4

Expert Report & Court Attendance

Receive detailed CPR Part 35 compliant report addressing all questions, with opinions on breach, causation, condition, and prognosis. Court attendance, conferences, and joint expert discussions available as required.

Need a Medical Negligence Expert for Your Case?

Our panel of GMC registered medical experts are ready to provide comprehensive breach of duty and causation analysis for clinical negligence claims. Experienced in claimant and defendant instructions across all medical specialties.

24-48hrs
Response Time
6-8 Weeks
Standard Turnaround
UK Wide
Coverage Available