For solicitors and medicolegal agencies
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions solicitors most often ask about instructing an orthotic expert. If yours isn’t covered here, please get in touch.
What do you need from us to get started?
The names of all parties, firms and experts for a conflict check, then a letter of instruction setting out the issues, any court orders and deadlines, with the medical records, imaging and witness statements.
What is the current timescale for a new case?
Currently around four months. Please contact us for the latest availability, especially if you have a court deadline.
How quickly will we receive the report?
Usually within two weeks of the assessment.
Can you report without examining the claimant?
Yes, for clearly defined and well-documented issues such as leg length discrepancy. We’ll tell you if an examination is needed to give a reliable opinion.
Where and how long is the assessment?
At one of our clinics or the claimant’s home. Assessments typically take 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and travel is quoted on request before you instruct.
Do you accept joint instructions?
Yes. Each instructing party receives our terms, and the parties agree in writing how the fee is split before we accept the instruction.
What happens if the claimant can’t attend?
There’s no charge if you give us at least 48 hours’ notice. With less notice, or if the claimant doesn’t attend, the booked time is charged.
Will the same expert deal with the case to the end?
Yes. The expert you nominate carries out every part of the work themselves, from the records review and assessment to the final opinion, and stays with the case through to trial, dealing personally with Part 35 questions, joint statements, conferences and court. They respond promptly at every stage, and we do not miss deadlines.
Still have a question?
Email middletonmedicolegal@gmail.com or call 07983 535 989. We reply to every enquiry promptly.