Medico-legal Expert Witness
Medico-legal experience
With a track record of 20 years providing timely, clear,
independent medical reports to the legal profession, Ruth fully
understands the requirements of instructing solicitors, in particular
the restricted timescales for civil litigation, the limitations of
expertise, and the absolute need for independent, balanced
consideration.
She has over 30 years clinical experience in Speech and Language
Therapy with a specialism in hearing impairment in adults and children
as well as children
with complex needs including cerebral palsy and learning disability.
Ruth has been commissioned to provide expert witness for both claimants, defendants, and as a single joint expert.
CVMedico-legal fees
All work carried out of behalf of client: £130 p.h.
(Revised rates April 2012)
Usual costs for assessment and report
(these must be viewed as a guideline only- individual cases may vary
considerably):
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2 - 4 hours assessment:
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8 - 13 hours reading documentation, carrying out assessment analysis
and report writing:
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Approximate Total: £1,300- £2,210
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Additional work carried out after completion of report will be costed
at £130 per hour.
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Travel expenses: £50 p.h. Petrol 50p.p.m.