The joint discussion and statement
In our latest article, Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, examines the legal and procedural framework surrounding joint expert discussions and…
How not to use AI in Expert Evidence
In this article from the Spring 2025 edition of Expert Matters, Sean Mosby, Policy Manager at the Expert Witness Institute,…
Obtaining and sharing medical records
In our latest article, Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, explores the legal and practical challenges of obtaining and sharing medical…
Asbestos: a history and risks
In our latest article, Professor Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, explores the historical use of asbestos and its devastating…
Head injuries, epilepsy and dementia – the minefield of medico-legal neurology
In this article, Dr Charles Clarke FRCP, Consultant Neurologist, reflects on the growing challenges in medico-legal neurology. Drawing on personal…
Expert sued for dishonest report
This article, authored by Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, examines what happens when an expert signs a statement of truth…
Independence, bias and conflict of interest
This article, authored by Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, is based on insights drawn from an EWI article. It provides…
Concepts of acceleration and exacerbation of injuries in personal injury claims
In our latest article, Expert Witness Institute (EWI) governor and MAPS trustee, Peter Mulhern, discusses and summarises key points from…
Experts – why it is important to get it right
The legal basics can sometimes be more problematic for a medical expert than the medical aspect of a report. This month,…
‘This case isn’t about me’
In this article, Hannah Gannage-Stewart, an editor and reporter with 15 years’ experience across various legal publications, including The Lawyer,…
Sound advice – a primer on hearing and noise damage
Dr Robert MacKinnon, a clinical scientist with a PhD in otorhinolaryngology, discusses the importance of protecting our ears from noise…
Costs budgeting – why it matters to expert witnesses
In our latest article, MAPS Managing Director, David Stothard, discusses the importance of costs budgeting for expert witnesses, and how…
Dental injuries and clinical negligence cases – insights from an experienced dental surgeon
Dental surgeon Dr. Ravinder Varaich has prepared more than 1,000 medical reports in personal injury and clinical negligence cases as…
Key learnings and essential CPD insights from Expert Witness Institute’s Online Conference
In our latest article, Expert Witness Institute (EWI) CEO Simon Berney-Edwards summarises key insights from the EWI annual online conference…
Expert advisor or expert witness; are they mutually exclusive roles?
Managing director, David Stothard, explores the difference between an expert advisor and an expert witness with the example of expert…