Expert Witness offers specialist neurological expert witness services to legal professionals throughout the United Kingdom. Our panel comprises highly qualified neurologists with expert knowledge of brain function, neurological conditions, and cognitive impairment. They provide independent, evidence-based opinions to assist criminal defence teams, mitigation hearings, tribunals, and other legal matters where neurological evidence is required.
Whether your case involves head injury, cognitive impairment, neurodegenerative disease, or complex neurological presentation, our experts deliver clear, well-reasoned, and court-ready reports tailored to the legal issues at hand.
A neurological expert witness is a qualified medical specialist in neurology who assesses disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. They provide clinical evaluation, interpretation of neurological evidence, and independent opinion to support legal proceedings where neurological factors may influence legal outcomes, behaviour, or capacity.
Our neurologists undertake comprehensive assessment and reporting across a wide range of neurological and neurocognitive issues relevant to legal cases, including:
Provide us with a summary of your case, the neurological issues in question, key documentary evidence, and any deadlines.
Our team identifies the most appropriate neurologist for your case based on clinical speciality, forensic experience, and case requirements.
The neurologist conducts assessments, reviews medical records and imaging where applicable, and prepares a structured, independent report.
If required, experts can offer clarification, supplementary opinions, or court attendance for hearings and cross-examination.
Neurological Expert Witness Fees
We understand the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and ensure our fees are compliant where applicable. For privately funded instructions, we provide transparent pricing and upfront cost estimates, tailored to your budget and case complexity. All fees are agreed in advance to avoid unexpected costs.
A neurological expert witness evaluates the nervous system, interprets clinical evidence, and provides independent opinion on neurological conditions that may be relevant to legal proceedings.
Neurological assessments are often relevant in cases involving head injury, cognitive impairment, altered mental state, substance misuse impacts, and forensic presentations where neurological factors may influence culpability, fitness, or sentencing.
Timescales depend on the complexity of the clinical presentation. We agree a realistic timeframe at the outset and work to deliver the final report within the agreed deadline.
Yes. If court attendance or cross-examination is required, we can arrange this as part of the instruction process.
Our neurologists can review and interpret neuroimaging (MRI, CT, etc.) alongside clinical findings to support their expert opinion where relevant.