What happens when your client sues you?
Doctors who provide expert witness evidence understand that they can be sued by the client.¹ They understand that their duty…
Is therapy a valuable part of compensation?
Claimants who have experienced a psychological injury as a result of being in a significant accident will report a variety…
The remit of general practitioners as expert witnesses
Background Discussions of the recent case of Dr Mercier, who was required to pay costs after an aborted trial where…
The importance of objectivity
In Palmer v Mantas [2022] EWHC 90, the judge was faced with a conflict of opinions between experts as to the consequences…
MAPS recognised as a “No Zero Hours” contracts employer
At MAPS, we’re proud to hold ourselves to the highest standards of administration and management and we’re delighted to start…
Introducing core competencies for expert witnesses
Simon Berney-Edwards, chief executive of the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), outlines its new competency framework for expert witnesses, why it…
Must an expert report provide reasoning to be accepted by the court?
The claim in Griffiths v TUI UK Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 1442 concerned gastric illness allegedly suffered as a result of consuming…
Common challenges facing expert witnesses and how to tackle them
Following their first article on the expectations of expert witnesses in light of the pandemic, Simon Berney-Edwards, chief executive, and Peter…
Where joint statements go wrong
Background Recent comment in the judgment of Master Cook in the case of Aderounmu v Colvin [2021] EWHC 2293 is another example of…
Expectations of expert witnesses in light of the pandemic
Simon Berney-Edwards, chief executive, and Peter Mulhern, governor, of the Expert Witness Institute, report on valuable insights for expert witnesses…
MAPS is the first expert witness company to secure Fair Tax Mark
MAPS has secured its first Fair Tax Mark certification, and joins the growing movement of responsible organisations who are proud…
The top 10 things to consider before accepting an instruction
Having run an expert witness service for six years – and having been in the field for a lot longer…
MAPS Medical Reporting achieves London Healthy Workplace Award
MAPS Medical Reporting has been recognised for its investment in staff health and wellbeing by being awarded the London Healthy…
How does an expert get their instructions and what should they do with them?
A recent case highlights some of the things that can go wrong when an expert is contacted directly by the…
Clinician struck off for conflict of interest
Previously, retired barrister and Associate Member of Chambers, Giles Eyre, reflected on potential conflicts of interest arising for experts producing court reports….