Expert Witness Assessments
Providing independent experts that meet your requirements
The UK’s largest provider of expert witness assessments
We are the UK’s largest provider of expert witness assessments; completing over 4000 reports each year for clients including solicitors, Courts, local authorities, panels and organisations.
Expert witness assessments we can deliver
Leverage our network of expert witnesses
Our network of experts have a wealth of experience in providing expert witness assessments
Our experts are at the heart of the company, our reputation relies on their excellence. We have over 700 experts based across the country who have been subject to a rigorous recruitment process that is compliant with the Ministry of Justice Quality Standards for experts.
From your first point of contact, we’re able to offer a choice of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and paediatricians, all working within Legal Aid rates, with assessments completed within an average timescale of six weeks.
If you need a report sooner, get in touch with us to discuss immediate availability.
Our recruitment process
When you instruct through Carter Brown you can be assured that all our experts have been through a rigorous recruitment process prior to being offered any assessments. We complete this process to ensure the highest quality experts and reports for and is at no additional cost to our clients.
1
Application Review
We begin by thoroughly reviewing each application to ensure candidates meet our initial criteria.
2
Screening
Each expert must have a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in their chosen field. We also review anonymised reports to assess their quality and relevance and check each expert’s registration with their regulatory body.
3
Interview
Experts undergo a remote interview with a member of our management team, to evaluate their suitability, experience and assessment skills.
4
Qualification Checks
We perform rigorous checks on registration with relevant bodies (e.g. HCPC, SWE, GMC), verify qualification certificates, and obtain two references from previous employers.
5
ID and DBS Checks
Enhanced DBS checks are carried out, and we require three forms of identification. We also ensure that professional indemnity and public liability insurance of £2million is in place.
6
Monitoring
Our assessor support process incudes strict management of caseloads, professional consultation, access to free training, and quality checks on each report.
Ready to make a referral?
It only takes 5 minutes, an expert pack with CVs, costs and timescales can be sent to you in as little as 30 minutes if you’re at court.
Instructing through us is as simple as possible
Our aim is to make instructing through us as simple as possible. Offering a fully managed comprehensive service, saving you time and ensuring quality.
Stage 1: Referral Coordinators
Call, email or complete our online form. Our experienced team of Referrals Coordinators will individually match you with a choice of experts, along with detailed cost estimates, and timescales within just 2 hours. We’ll ensure that those experts have best skill set for your assessment, are local to you and the quickest possible timescales.
Stage 2: Case Handlers
Once you’ve confirmed your choice of expert, your case is passed to your dedicated Case Handler. Their in-depth knowledge of how each expert works will ensure a timely streamlined service. They’ll deliver the highest level of administrative support, providing you with regularly updates throughout ensuring your case stays on track.
Stage 3: Quality Assurance
We work hard to ensure reports are of the highest quality. Our in-house Quality Assurance team meticulously check each report, not only for spelling and grammar but for compliance with the instructions. Our focus is on ensuring that your report will be ready for filing from the moment its delivered.