Claimant Information
Before your appointment
Do not worry, there is no special preparation that is required. You should bring identification with you and ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
You will only be asked about your experiences and general medical background so there will not be any difficult questions.
Claimant information
At your appointment
Usually (but not always) this will be a face to face consultation where the specialist will ask you questions about your medical history and the case in which you are involved.
A physical examination is also usually undertaken. Sometimes medical imaging or blood tests may be arranged.
FAQs
An expert witness is someone who has knowledge in a field related to your case. In the case of personal injury cases or clinical negligence cases they will usually be a medical professional.
The expert might be hired by either but this should be clear before you see them. Bear in mind that the expert witness has a duty to the court rather than the solicitor. As such they will aim to prepare a genuine and truthful expert opinion for the court rather than specifically arguing for the claimant or defence.
Some experts prefer a chaperone to be present in all cases. If your preference is that a chaperone is present then that can be arranged. Please inform Rebus of your preference when booking the appointment.
This will depend on the expert witness, it may not always be appropriate. Rebus can discuss this with the expert witness for you.
This varies between experts but the examination will usually take place in a medical facility or other professional environment.
The expert is only there to provide an expert opinion regarding your case, they will not usually become your doctor. In some cases the recommendations or advice that arises during the consultation may help to progress your medical care.
Yes, you can ask the expert witness whatever you wish.
This varies widely, usually the consultation will not take longer than an hour.