27 November Day in the life Meet Norman Lynagh, Chartered Meteorologist and Expert Witness. 06. Rules and Regulations, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Norman Lynagh is the founder of Norman Lynagh Weather Consultancy, a leading independent provider of weather services. He had worked as an Expert Witness for 30 years, working on a variety of cases. He told us how he got into expert work, the main challenges he faces, and the changing face of meteorology as an area of expertise.
16 October Case Updates Astley (A minor) v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EWHC 1921 (KB) Issues, Evidence, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Failure to have regard to the Particulars of Claim
16 October Case Updates Ogonowska, R v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 1021 Psychiatry, Credibility of expert, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Judicial criticism is not fatal
16 October Case Updates PA011122020 [2023] UKAITUR PA011122020 Psychiatry, Risk assessment, Clinical veracity, 11. Report Writing, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Even more on clinical veracity … and risk assessment
8 August Case Updates Palmer v Mantas [2022] EWHC 90 (QB) Part 35, Personal injury, Bias, Language, Exaggeration / Dishonesty, Preparation for a personal injury assessment, 11. Report Writing, 14. Changing your opinion, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits “Mind your language and avoid pre-judging the claimant”
8 August Case Updates Chapman v Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EWHC 1290 (KB) Negligence, Literature, Pain Medicine, Disc prolapse, 11. Report Writing, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 15. Giving Oral Evidence “Going weak at the knees - allegedly negligent delayed diagnosis and treatment of a thoracic disc prolapse”
8 August Case Updates Henderson & Jones Ltd v Ross [2023] EWHC 1276 (Ch) Oral testimony, Expert's meeting, Joint statement, 11. Report Writing, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 15. Giving Oral Evidence “What is the purpose of the joint statement?”
7 August Case Updates J & J Franks Ltd v Shotter [2023] EWHC 1080 (KB) Negligence, Procedural rules, Literature, Veterinary medicine, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 14. Changing your opinion, 15. Giving Oral Evidence “Four inexperienced experts on their learning curve”
7 August Case Updates Rowbottom v The Estate of Peter Howard, Deceased [2023] EWHC 931 (KB) Expert's duty, Accident reconstruction, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence “Don’t try to pull the wool over the judge’s eyes”
4 August News Judgment provides illustration on what makes a good or bad Expert Witness 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits The case of CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust makes essential reading for Expert Witnesses.