Carter Brown Associates are the UK’s premier multidisciplinary expert witness service: the expert for experts. Whether you need a psychologist, psychiatrist, paediatrician, independent social worker or therapist for your medico-legal report, you can search our new-look website for their details - or give us just one call to get a choice of expert witnesses recommended to you by our knowledgeable team.
With over 200 expert witnesses across the UK, we’re able to provide an expert witness local to you. We’re more than just a directory: we pride ourselves on providing reports of the highest standard within realistic timescales and at rates that are within LSC guidelines. We will always endeavour to provide experts who are able to submit reports within the three-month Practice Direction. In most cases, a full psychological assessment can usually be prepared within 6-8 weeks of the Letter of Instruction and assessments of capacity and cognitive functioning can be expedited very quickly in line with your needs. If you’re at court and in a hurry, we can get you a choice of the best experts within 30 minutes. In tandem with our expert witness service, we can also offer the forensic analysis of evidence, and drug and alcohol testing by affiliated service providers.
Benefits of instructing an expert through Carter Brown Associates:
The LSC Costs Guidelines are adhered to in all instances
The 3 month Practice Direction is met, if applicable to your jurisdiction
All experts are registered with the appropriate professional body
All experts possess enhanced CRB disclosure
All experts hold Professional Indemnity Insurance
Our knowledgeable Referrals Team are able to recommend suitable experts to meet your requirements
CVs, timescales and costs are provided as standard
Wherever possible, a choice of appropriate local experts will be offered
Once a case is confirmed, your queries will be dealt with by one of our experienced Case Handlers
CBA has a rigorous Quality Assurance process
Training, clinical supervision and a commitment to Continuing Professional Development is mandatory for all experts
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