Accommodation Expert Witness

We are regularly approached to provide expert reports on the accommodation needs of individuals who have suffered serious injuries, either as a consequence of road traffic accidents, industrial accidents or clinical negligence. Instructions are received from Claimant and Defendant Solicitors as well as on an Agreed Joint Instruction basis.

Our expert services include:

  • CPR 35 Complaint High Court Report on the Accommodation Needs of Disabled Individuals, forming a detailed report taking account of the facts and evidence in the Case
  • Preparation of Joint Statements and meetings with Experts
  • Property Suitability Assessments including preparing existing and proposed layout plans to best meet the needs of disabled individuals
  • Property Finder Service to seek out and report on potentially suitable properties that may meet the needs of disabled individuals
  • Property Advice to advise on matters in respect of property, prior to purchase or after purchase.

Accommodation and disabilities

The range of disabilities is wide, including both injuries to limbs, spine, sight, other senses as well as to the face, head and brain. In all cases, we take an impartial independent view, so as to best advise the Court.
We will also assist instructing lawyers and clients on the suitability of properties and assist with finding suitable properties for disabled individuals.
We are listed as first tier experts with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

Instructions

Instructions may come in the form of ;-

 
Part 35 Compliant Accommodation Report
Agreed Joint Statement
Attendance at trial

APIL First Tier Experts

We are listed as first tier experts with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers ( APIL)

Defects in premises

We are approached for expert reports in relations to defects or damage to  property.  We assess the details of the instruction and will confirm whether this is in the remit of expertise.