Instructing me

Four steps, enquiry to report.

  1. Enquiry

    Email info@dranthonyjhoward.com with the parties' names, the type of case and the deadline. Please don't include medical details or records at this stage.

  2. Conflict check and confirmation

    I check for any conflict of interest and confirm within 4 working days whether I can accept. I'll also give you my fee and the date of the report.

  3. Records and appointment

    Send the letter of instruction and records through your firm's secure portal or an encrypted file transfer service. I won't accept records by ordinary email. If the claimant needs examining, the appointment is arranged in Manchester or London.

  4. Report

    I aim to send the report within two weeks of the examination, or within two weeks of receiving complete instructions and records for a desktop report. Complex cases may take longer, and I'll agree a date with you in advance.

4 working days

To confirm whether I can accept.

2 weeks

My aim, from examination, or from complete instructions for a desktop report.

8 weeks

Notice needed for attendance at court or inquest.

Manchester
& London

Examination clinics.

Independence

My duty is to help the court on matters within my expertise. That duty overrides any obligation to whoever instructs or pays me.

CPR 35.3. Every report contains the declaration and statement of truth required by Practice Direction 35. I answer questions under CPR 35.6 and take part in joint discussions with other experts.

Fees on request.

A quotation comes with my acceptance at step 2.

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