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Questions and Answers

Before contacting the EWI Helpline, have a look at the questions asked by fellow members, you may find an answer to your query:

We are reviewing our document/data retention policy and how long we can or should hold on to client data. What should experts do in this area?

15 March 2024

We are reviewing our document/data retention policy and how long we can or should hold on to client data. What should experts do in this area?

We are reviewing our document/data retention policy and how long we can or should hold on to client data. What should experts do in this area?

When and how can an expert withdraw from a claim?

Claimant has turned into Litigant in person – do I have to attend court and how do I ensure I get paid?

Can I increase fees in a long-running case - and how should I go about it?

19 January 2023

Can I increase fees in a long-running case - and how should I go about it?

Short Answer: It depends on your Terms and Conditions

A Joint Meeting Agenda from the other side’s expert contains questions querying my expertise and suitability for the case. How should I respond?

I am planning to retire from expert witness work soon but have outstanding cases - what should I do?

18 August 2022

I am planning to retire from expert witness work soon but have outstanding cases - what should I do?

Advice not just for medico-legal experts who are planning to retire.

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Advice notes are provided to members of the Expert Witness Institute in support of their work. They represent the Institute’s view of good practice in a particular area, and members are not obliged to follow them. They do not constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for it. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that they are accurate, up to date, and useful, The Expert Witness Institute will not accept any legal liability in relation to them. If specific advice or information is required, then a suitably qualified professional should be consulted.