Medico-legal expert witness assessments

Trusted medical expert witnesses delivering CPR‑compliant reports for civil and criminal litigation.

A national network of independent medico-legal expert witnesses

At MCTS, we provide high‑quality, independent medico-legal expert witness assessments across England and Wales. Our national network includes psychologists, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals with substantial experience in personal injury, clinical negligence, capacity, and psychiatric injury cases. We combine trauma‑informed practice with rigorous methodology to produce court‑ready evidence that is accessible to judges, counsel, and claims handlers.

Why MCTS

Trusted medical expert witnesses with deep experience in complex cases and expert evidence.
Reports prepared in line with Civil Procedure Rules (Part 35) and relevant practice directions.
HCPC, GMC, NMC, and Social Work England‑registered experts (as applicable).
Robust quality assurance and peer review to ensure clarity, proportionality, and defensible conclusions.
Dedicated case coordination from enquiry to report to keep timetables on track.
Social enterprise: we reinvest in training and service quality, ensuring sustainable excellence.

Medical expert witness directory

We work with a multi‑disciplinary Expert Witness Directory of specialists who regularly act as a medico-legal expert witness. These include:

Clinical, counselling, and forensic psychologists (adult, child, and neuropsychology)
Psychiatrists (general adult, child & adolescent, forensic)
Independent social workers
Neuropsychologists and Autism/ADHD diagnosticians
Speech and language therapists and Occupational therapists
Nurses, psychotherapists, creative therapists
Pain, trauma, and therapeutic parenting specialists

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Response time

We provide suitable experts, CVs, and availability within one working day of enquiry, together with indicative timescales and a clear quotation.

No waiting lists

We aim to get CVs, quotes and timelines over to you within 1 business day and to complete the work within 6-8 weeks from the date of instruction. Urgent timescales available on request.

Our experience at a glance

Instructed by claimant and defendant solicitors, insurers, and public bodies
Civil and criminal instructions, including Legal Aid and private funding
Nationwide coverage with timely examinations and clear, proportionate reports

Each instruction is proactively case-managed to ensure timely appointments, coordinated records review, and CPR-compliant reporting with opinions on diagnosis, causation, material contribution, prognosis, and recommendations.

Areas of expertise/case examples

Our medico-legal witnesses deliver expert input across a wide range of medical issues:

Psychiatric injury (RTA/workplace trauma): PTSD, anxiety, depression, somatic symptom disorder
Neuropsychology/TBI: cognitive and executive functioning, memory, attention, speed of processing
Chronic pain and functional disorders: psychological formulation, treatment needs, prognosis
Clinical negligence (psychological impact): causation analysis, severity, future needs
Capacity & vulnerability: functional mental capacity assessments, litigation capacity
Risk and safeguarding: self-harm/suicide risk, aggression, harmful behaviours
Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults and children: informing needs and adjustments

FAQs

Yes – experts understand their duties to the court and produce CPR‑compliant reports with clear, evidence‑based opinions.

Yes. We are experienced across claimant, defendant, and single joint expert appointments.

Most are completed within 6–8 weeks. We can consider expedited timelines subject to availability and scope.

Absolutely. Our referrals coordinator will match suitably qualified experts and provide CVs, availability, and a quotation within 1 working day.

Yes, where applicable. We also provide clear private fee estimates before instruction.

Yes – we accept self‑referrals and litigants in person where appropriate

Please note medico-legal reports must meet court requirements; we recommend discussing this with your solicitor or case manager.

What solicitors say about us

I received a professional and well-prepared expert report within the promised timeframe and at a competitive price. Overall, the service was efficient and clear.

Litigant in person

MCTS is a great partner – providing high quality, clearly written, and timely forensic and clinical assessments. The team is approachable, helpful and collaborative. Assessments are comprehensive and evidence based.

Senior social worker

I acted as a Litigant in Person during the process. My point of contact, Kate, responded promptly and courteously to all my enquiries.

Litigant in person

Rates

Our fees are clear, proportionate, and competitive.

We accept Legal Aid Agency rates where applicable.
Private fees vary by complexity, records volume, and examination scope.
Full written quotations are provided before instruction—no hidden costs.
As part of our social enterprise commitment, we offer an option to spread the cost over several months with Klarna.

Medico-legal costs depend on the scope (desktop review, examination, joint statements, addendum reports). Please contact us for a tailored quote aligned to your specific Part 35 questions.

Timelines

On enquiry: CVs, availability, and quotation within 1 working day
Assessment & report: typically 6–8 weeks from instruction (expedited options available)
Addenda & clarifications: generally 5–10 working days, subject to scope and records

Self‑funding an assessment?

We accept self‑funded instructions where appropriate. Please note medico-legal reports must meet court requirements; we recommend discussing this with your solicitor or case manager.