Our physiotherapists combine years of experience with their expertise in treating Orthopaedic and neurological conditions. They are members of Chartered society of Physiotherapists and are treating practitioners as well as Medico-Legal Experts. They have decades of work experience in outpatients, both NHS and privately, and acute inpatient ward and domiciliary environments. This ensures that reports are up to date with current treatment techniques, based on current evidence and the equipment recommended is up to date. All reports are Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35 and Practice Direction 35 compliant. CVs of experts in the required field can be provided on request. We also work with a variety of medico-legal intermediaries and solicitors to provide the very best care for your clients after an accident or injury.  We specialise in early intervention and take pride in working closely with our partners to ensure smooth communication and processes.

Our experts provide joint, claimant and defence instructed Medico-Legal reports that can advise regarding:

 The degree of functional disability of a client,

 Previous, present and future functional ability

 Potential for improvement with appropriate rehabilitation

 Present and future therapy needs

 Amount of on-going physiotherapy input required

 Cost of ongoing physiotherapy input

 Cost of equipment necessary to support the presenting condition and attenuate the impact of the injury

 Capital and annual costs of specialist therapy equipment

 Suitability of accommodation

 

How much does a report cost?

The costs of medico-legal reports vary depending on the complexity of the case and report and the location of the client. A written quotation for an assessment and full report will be provided if required. This quotation will be broken down into an hourly rate for document review, travel, accommodation (if required) and report writing. The hourly rate is also applicable for the answering of questions, further reports, expert meetings and court attendance.

 

How to instruct us

We require written or emailed instruction. Instruction must be in line with Practice Direction Part 35. If possible, the following information should be supplied with the instruction:

 The capacity of appointment

 The services required of the expert

 The purpose of the report

 The issues to be addressed

 The timescale for delivery

 Any expert reports (present and updated in the future)

 Relevant GP and hospital records if any

 Witness statements if any

 Relevant court orders

 Particulars of claim and defence

 Schedule of loss

 Party / parties responsible for the payment of fees

 Other background information

How long will the Medico-Legal physiotherapy report take?

An assessment is normally arranged for within two weeks of instruction. Initial reports can be provided within four weeks of the initial assessment.

To instruct us on behalf of your client, or to find out more about our services please call us on 01733 789 769 or email us at insurance@tricarebms.com