Clinical Negligence
Independent, CPR Part 35 compliant medico-legal opinion on breach of duty, causation and condition & prognosis in orthopaedic clinical negligence claims.
Independent opinion on whether care fell below a reasonable standard.
Independent opinion on whether the orthopaedic care provided fell below the standard reasonably expected, applying the Bolam and Bolitho tests.
Analysis of whether alleged breach caused the injury or outcome claimed.
Careful analysis of whether an established breach of duty caused, or materially contributed to, the injury or outcome alleged.
Current condition assessment with a reasoned prognosis for recovery.
Assessment of current functional condition together with a reasoned, evidence-based prognosis.
Early merit screening to help solicitors triage viability quickly.
Collaborative expert-to-expert statements narrowing issues for trial.
Available to attend trial and give oral evidence when required.
Pre-trial conferences to test and refine expert opinion.
Opinion on delayed or missed diagnosis of orthopaedic pathology.
Radiological and clinical review of fractures not identified at presentation.
Assessment of arthroplasty complications including infection and instability.
Post-surgical infection causation, management and outcome opinion.
Review of acute trauma pathway decisions and their consequences.
Independent review of diagnostic pathways where injury or disease was missed.
Contact the medico-legal secretary to discuss your case, availability and fees.
