Expert witness

15 Oct 2024

Getting the most out of your expert witness

Simon Berney-Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of the Expert Witness Institute, explains how to get the most out of an expert witness and the importance of lawyers understanding their role in the process of appointing and instructing a suitable expert

31 Jul 2024

Acceleration from an orthopaedic perspective: the medico-legal interface

Expert Witness Institute member Andrew Quaile discusses issues surrounding acceleration from the perspective of an orthopaedic surgeon and an expert witness

12 Jul 2024

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and what it might mean for care proceedings

22 Apr 2024

One expert is better than two in financial remedy cases

In financial remedy cases, a single joint expert is preferable to multiple experts to ensure impartiality, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness, explain Amelia Alston and Alex Laing