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Neurologist Birmingham Neurology deals with the anatomy, functions and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system which of course includes the brain. Neurologists are able to further educate, train and volunteer to lead people to healthier life and the … Continued

Neurology Expertise Covid19 Delirium Our Neurology expertise has recently been put to the test. We have been involved in our first Covid19 related case, which emphasises the challenges facing medics in clinical settings. Neurology expertise plays a critical role in … Continued

Neuropsychologist bookings in Birmingham 2022 Neuropsychology is the discipline which investigates the relations between brain processes and mechanisms on one hand, and cognition and behavioral control on the other. From: Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology, 2017. Dr David Hacker … Continued

2022 Neuropsychologist bookings in Birmingham Neuropsychology is the discipline which investigates the relations between brain processes and mechanisms on one hand, and cognition and behavioral control on the other. From: Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology, 2017. Dr Tim Hull … Continued

2022 Consultant Neurologist bookings in Birmingham Happy new year from the legal team at SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience. We hope everyone had a good Christmas and more importantly, a fantastic break. As we enter the new year we … Continued

Dr Guy Hagan Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine Birmingham. Dr GH Consultant Respiratory and General Medicine here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a proud Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine from Solihull in Birmingham. … Continued

Mr Mateen Arastu Polytrauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon medico-legal Hi, Mr MA Polytrauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am one of the proud orthopaedic surgeons who proudly works with the legal team to … Continued

Hello, Dr Tim Hull Consultant Neuropsychologist Birmingham here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am an experienced and high achieving Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with extensive experience both in Neuropsychology and mental health. I have expertise … Continued

We are excited to hear about the European Neuroconvention going ahead in Birmingham today and tomorrow (15th and 16th of September) . It is Europe’s only trade event for Brain and Spine experts which unfortunately could not go ahead last … Continued

Dr Yogarajah Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist Hi, Dr MY Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist Medico-Legal expert from SM Legal Services. I am a Consultant Neurologist who also specialises in Epilepsy. I work as a locum consultant neurologist at St George’s University … Continued

Dr Kuven Moodley Consultant Neurologist Hi, Dr KM Consultant Neurologist Medico-Legal expert from SM Legal Services here to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a Consultant Neurologist specialising in Acute Neurology, Dementia, Delirium & Cognitive Disorders. My … Continued

Neuropsychologist Medico-Legal expert Dr David Hacker here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience partnership to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a Consultant Neuropsychologist Medico-Legal expert based in Birmingham. As a Medico-Legal expert have prepared formal … Continued

Respiratory Physician Medico-Legal expert Dr Ansari here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a Consultant Respiratory Physician Medico-Legal expert based in Birmingham. I am currently working as a … Continued

Neuropsychiatrist Medico-Legal expert Dr Mayur Bodani here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Medico-Legal expert based in Middlesex London. I am qualified in both … Continued

Neuroradiology, Speech and Language and Respiratory expertise are a specialty. Due to our commitment to offering a team of medico-legal neuroscience experts and to further enhance our multi-disciplinary approach, we have partnered with consultant neuroradiologists, and a speech and language … Continued

You can see all of our medico-legal and legal costing tweets via our twitter feed. Below is a select few from March. Grant rejects formal review of impact of RTA portal changes as Law Society publishes model CFA – http://www.litigationfutures.com/news/grant-rejects-formal-review-impact-rta-portal-changes-law-society-publishes-model-cfa/print/  … Continued

MRI scans Brain Scans Full Body Scans X-Rays Ultrasound Blood Tests Full Radiology Service. MRI and other scanning and reporting services at Medico-Legal & Neuroscience Partnership (TM of SM Legal Services) of experts is part of our continued broadening of … Continued

Costs drafting legislation is subject to a great deal of change at the present time, and we at SM Legal Services are committed to keeping up to date with these changes, so we can continue to offer our clients a … Continued

Neuropsychiatry Paediatric Neurology Pain Management Medico-Legal experts needed here at Medico-Legal Neuroscience Partnership. We are receiving an increasing number of requests for medico-legal experts in a variety of disciplines. Our ethos is to continuously strive to broaden the expertise we … Continued

ISIS Medico-Legal Neuropartnership has recently updated the MRI scanning facilities we offer, further increasing our UK coverage.  Please refer to the list below. As part of our Ancillary Services, we are also able to offer the services of a medico-legal … Continued

Legal Costing and medico-legal services to medical experts and fee earners alike are just some of the strings to our bow. Based in Birmingham, West Midlands, the ‘Heart of England’ means we can offer UK wide service. Our consultants can … Continued

Paediatric Neurology and Clinical Psychology. Dr Inyang Takon and Dr Faisal Mir medico-legal experts joined us several years ago. Dr Inyang Takon is a Paediatric Neurologist. Dr Faisal Mir is a Clinical Psychologist. Walsall Clinical Psychologist Dr Faisal Mir works … Continued

Neuropsychiatry Neurology Psychiatry are just some of the specialist areas here at Medico-Legal Neuroscience Partnership SM Legal Services. We have Birmingham and London based medical experts providing reports in Neurology Neuropsychiatry Psychiatry. Consultant Pyschiatrists Our consultant psychiatrists have been working … Continued

SM Legal Services are pleased to welcome Mr. J Mehta to our partnership of medico-legal experts. Mr. Mehta has been completing medico-legal reports since 2008 on all aspects of orthopaedics, musculo-skeletal trauma and spinal problems. Spinal problems include lumbar and … Continued

SM Legal Services are pleased to welcome two new experts to our partnership: Dr David Eccleston: GP & Aesthetic Physician Dr. Eccleston is based in Birmingham and has been providing expert witness reports and services for over 15 years, preparing … Continued

I am Professor Shakila Thangaratinam, professor of maternal medicine. My expertise includes medico-legal work. I am interested in clinical trials, diagnostic research, evidence synthesis and evidence based medicine. My research is largely collaborative with national and international partners. My interest … Continued

Are you investigating a claim relating to maternal mismanagement? Professor Thangaratinam is currently accepting cases across the UK, seeing client’s mainly across the West Midlands and London. Professor Thangaratinam’s expertise in pre-eclampsia has led to NICE recommendations, whilst he training … Continued

We are continuously expanding our services and our partnership experts. If you are in need of medico-legal reporting services, please visit our reports page for details of our fields of medico-legal reporting. Although we are based in the West Midlands, … Continued

Cases concerning children are always the most difficult to deal with, evoking all sorts of responses and emotions.   In a recent case where a mother had initially been found responsible for inflicting non-accidental injuries on her baby, the finding … Continued

Where a claimant had won overall, but lost on certain issues which had given rise to additional costs, it was determoned that the claimant’s recoverable costs should be reduced overall rather as opposed to an issues based costs order being … Continued

CAREN SHARP v LEEDS CITY COUNCIL [2017] EWCA Civ 33 Entry into the portal leads to recovery of fixed costs in a bid to maintain proportionality. Altough pre-action disclosure applications stand alone from the claim,  they are connected and fall … Continued

EXP v CHARLES SIMON BARKER [2017] EWCA Civ 63 This is a recent case highlighting the importance of ensuring that you are not conflicted when agreeing to undertake the preparation of a medico-legal report. If you are an instructing party reading … Continued

WEBSTER (A CHILD & PROTECTED PARTY, BY HIS MOTHER & LITIGATION FRIEND, HEATHER BUTLER) v BURTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (2017) [2017] EWCA Civ 62 Montgomery case followed – see below blog from 13.12.16 The new test +a little practice reminder … Continued

VALERIE ELSIE MAY MERRIX v HEART OF ENGLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (2016) BHOJANI v UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST I must say I feel comforted by the fact that Judges realise that we are operating in an ‘atmosphere of … Continued

SHACKLETON & ASSOCIATES LTD v (1) ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI (2) MOHAMMED ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI (3) MARZOOK ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI  [2017] EWHC 304 QBD 23/02/2017 An interesting case on costs … Continued

Mr Paul Fenton has recently joined the partnership and his current practice involves complex lower limb trauma, post-trauma limb reconstruction and foot and ankle surgery. Mr Fenton is looking forward to working with our clients to deliver his expert medico-legal opinion … Continued

Case on Relief From Sanctions – Chancery Division decision SIMON PATTERSON (TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY OF GEORGE SPENCER v GEORGE SPENCER & 5 ORS (2014) Case on video surveillance evidence MATTHEW HICKS v PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF IONEL ROSTAS (Deceased) & MOTOR INSURANCE … Continued

ANGEL GROUP LTD & ORS v DAVEY Ch D (A Hochhauser QC) 28/03/17 Fail to disclose information and conduct yourslef dishonestly and you mat face an order for indemnity costs. RE Z (A CHILD) [2017] EWCA Civ 157 CA (Civ … Continued

The following case sets out the point that a third party can have a claim arising out of clinical negligence. (1) Re (A Minor By Her Mother & Litigation Friend) (1st Claimant) (2) LE (2nd Claimant) (3) DE (4th Claimant) … Continued

Whatever your view on fixed costs for clinical negligence cases, it certainly continues to spark debate. Concerns include that it will hinder access to justice for the most vulnerable and that the system needs overhaul before a pricing structure is … Continued

Friday afternoon has rolled around again in no time. Despite my well founded intention to tweet every day and write regular articles, this has not yet come to fruition, but I am working on it…. The frenzy surrounding costs budgets … Continued

I am often asked questions about the fixed costs regimes.  As a costs draftsman, I rarely have the need to be involved in fixed costs, for obvious reasons.  I thought it may therefore be beneficial to clients to post information … Continued

ABC v (1) ST George’s Healthcare NHS Trust (2) SW London & ST George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (3) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 336 Imposing on clinicians a duty of care to disclose a diagnosis of Huntington’s … Continued

Daniel Alfredo Condori Vilca & ORS v (1) Xstrata Ltd (2) Compania Minera Antapaccay SA (FORMERLY XSTRATA TINTAYA SA) [2017] EWHC 1582 (QB 30/06/2017 – An extension of time could be granted to instruct new expert, without requiring disclosure of previous evidence, so long as … Continued

Well, we have been quite on the blog side for the last month, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy.  Quite the opposite!! Despite the fact that the introduction of the new electronic bill has been delayed until next … Continued

Many hold mixed views on this subject.  It is right, of course, that those lives who have been affected by medical negligence are taken care of as best as possible, including monetry damages to help them live to the fullest … Continued

Before continuing with the days work, I have been pondering the destruction spreading through the legal profession amid the application of fixed and budgeted costs. As my colleague departs the office to do some DIY – painting at home, I … Continued

(1) PHILIP FREEBORN (2) CHRISTINA GOLDIE v DANIEL ROBERT DE ALMEIDA MARCAL (T/A DAN MARCAL ARCHITECTS) EWHC 3046 (TCC)QBD (TCC) 28/11/2017 Where a costs budget was filed 7 days before a CMC further to a court letter, rather than 21 days … Continued

Part 36, Indemnity Costs, Inflation of Costs, Assignment of CFA (1) DOREEN MCKEOWN (2) DANIEL MCKEOWN v TANZA TOTTLE VENTON, CC (Liverpool)12/06/2017 Defendant’s late acceptance of Claimant’s Part 36 offer in low value personal injury claim which had exited portal … Continued

WRIGHT v FIRSTGROUP PLC, QBD (Foskett J) 12/01/2018 Another case where a Claimant was granted permission to use a new expert in circumstances where their expert had changed his view following a joint meeting and to not allow a new expert … Continued

BRUMA v HASSAN & ANOR, QBD (Judge Curran QC) 16/01/2018 The defendants in this catastrophic RTA had done little to try to settle in circumstances where they had rejected a Part 36 offer.  Indemnity costs were awarded, with 4% above base … Continued

BRUMA v HASSAN & ANOR, QBD (Judge Curran QC) 16/01/2018 The defendants in this catastrophic RTA had done little to try to settle in circumstances where they had rejected a Part 36 offer.  Indemnity costs were awarded, with 4% above base … Continued

NEVILLE SPRINGER (PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE ANTHONY SPRINGER, DECEASED) v UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST [2018] EWCA Civ 436 15/03/2018 Do not forget to serve Notice of Funding as soon as possible.  Rely at your peril on the … Continued

BROOM & ANOR v ARCHER & ORS, QBD (TCC) (Fraser J) 28/03/2018 This case highlights the importance of compliance with practice directions.   A costs budget approved by the court in April 2017 had a mathematical error (which is not unusual … Continued

(1) SHAKIR ALI (2) SHAHIDA ASLAM v CHANNEL 5 BROADCAST LTD (2018) [2018] EWHC 840 (Ch) Ch D (Arnold J) 19/04/2018 CIVIL PROCEDURE – COSTS – TORTS APOLOGIES : COSTS : COSTS BUDGETS : ESTOPPEL : MISUSE OF PRIVATE INFORMATION … Continued

(1) SHAKIR ALI (2) SHAHIDA ASLAM v CHANNEL 5 BROADCAST LTD [2018] EWHC 840 Ch D (Arnold J) 19/04/2018 The Claimants, in this misuse of private information case, had been successful, but had failed to beat a Part 36 offer (which in … Continued

BARRY FREDERICK HEWES v (1) WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST (2) EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST (3) PANKAJ TANNA [2018] EWHC 2715 QBD 18/10/2018 The case concerns a client with cauda equina syndrome (CES) where there was an alleged delay … Continued

OBI v PATEL & ANOR (2018) QBD (Judge Cotter QC) 08/10/2018 Permission to rely on expert evidence in a PI quantum trial arising out of a road traffic accident was refused where the defendant had delayed, for tactical reasons, notifying the … Continued

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY v (1) DA VINCI INVEST LTD (2) DA VINCI INVEST PTE LTD (3) MINEWORLD LTD (4) SZABOLCS BANYA (5) GYORGY SZABOLCS BRAD (6) TAMAS PORNYE (7) BIVONAS LAW LLP, Ch D (Nugee J) 10/12/2018 The Financial Conduct Authority … Continued

ROBERTS v FRESSE & ANOR QBD, 18/12/2018 A case where relief from sanction was granted to Defendants to a PI claim despite their failure to file expert reports in time or to provide medical evidence supporting their explanation that the failure had … Continued

Conduct designed to convince, rather than deceive, is not fundamental dishonesty.  Whilst there had been a degree of overstatement, there had been no faking of injury – SPENCER SMITH v ASHWELL MAINTENANCE LTD CC (Leicester) 23/01/2019

An intersting case highlighting the real difficulties lawyers and medical experts face in medico-legal reporting. Solicitors require the best medical opinion available for their clients.  Medical experts undertake medico-legal work outside of and in addition to their NHS and private … Continued

(1) LIFESTYLE EQUITIES CV (2) LIFESTYLE LICENSING BV v ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE POLO CLUB LTD & 10 ORS [2019] EWHC 2413 (Ch) Ch D (Pat Treacy) 19/09/2019 The court refused to strike out parts of a defence and counterclaim served … Continued

Medico-Legal Clinics Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Exeter, UK Wide Domiciliary Visits Multi-lingual consultants CONSULTANTS NAMES ARE ABBREVIATED AS NOT ALL WISH TO BE PUBLISHED ON LINE TO PREVENT COMMUNICATION VIA NHS POSTS PLEASE THERFEORE REFERENCE INITIALS GIVEN BELOW WHEN MAKING YOUR … Continued

NEUROLOGISTS Birmingham Dr GM Multiple Sclerosis . TBI – Neuro-opthalmology – Multiple Sclerosis – Neuro-inflammatory disorders of the CNS – General neurology – Whiplash Nottingham Professor CC : English, German, Italian, Romanian, French Multiple sclerosis- General neurology – Whiplash Dr … Continued

BRAIN INJURY MEDICO-LEGAL EXPERTISE NEUROLOGY NEUROPSYCHOLOGY  NEURORADIOLOGY NEUROPHYSIOLOGY NEUROSURGERY PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY PAEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY RESPIRATORY PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHIATRY NEUROPSYCHIATRIC STROKE GERIATRIC MATERNAL & OBSTETRICS ORTHOPAEDICS UROLOGY RADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN AESTHETIC Multi-lingual consultants English German French Italian Romanian French Spanish Dutch Arabic Punjabi Urdu … Continued

NEUROLOGISTS Birmingham Dr GM  Multiple Sclerosis . TBI – Neuro-opthalmology – Multiple Sclerosis – Neuro-inflammatory disorders of the CNS – General neurology – Whiplash Nottingham Professor CC : English, German, Italian, Romanian, French Multiple sclerosis- General neurology – Whiplash Dr NB … Continued

NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS Birmingham, London, Domiciliary, Prison Visits UK Wide Dr DH Lead consultant Neuropsychologist for Traumatic Brain Injury, Birmingham QE- Neuropsychological assessment – Risk assessment – Cognitive rehabilitation – Cognitive behavioural approaches to mental disorder Dr TH Mental health issues – … Continued

Birmingham Dr ZA Asthma – Chest injury / trauma – COPD – Pulmonary fibrosis – Sleep disordered breathing – Pleural diseases Non-invasive ventilation – Occupational lung diseases – Tuberculosis and lung cancer Dr MC English, Punjabi Lead for pleural disease … Continued

PSYCHOLOGISTS Birmingham, London, Manchester Dr LS  Registered and chartered consultant psychologist (counselling) Children and adults English, Punjabi Trauma – Attachment – Depression – Anxiety Dr FM English, Urdu, Hindu Adult mental health Dr DT Assessments – Child abuse – Interpersonal … Continued

CONSULTANT STROKE SPECIALIST / GERIATRICIAN Nottingham, South Yorkshire, Barnsley Dr MA General Medicine – Stroke medicine – Geriatrician – Parkinson’s disease – Rehabilitation NEURORADIOLOGISTS Birmingham, London, Preston, Scotland Dr PK English, Dutch General Neuroradiology-Neurovascular diseases-Post mortem imaging-Error in diagnostic radiology-Management … Continued

UROLOGY Peterborough Mr CD Prostate cancer – Lower urinary tract symptoms Nottingham Mr DHU Urinary Incontinence

ORTHOPAEDIC Birmingham Mr PF – Orthopaedic trauma surgeon foot and ankle Mr JM and Mr AG – Consultant spinal surgeon – Children and Adults Spinal surgery – Spinal degenerative conditions – Spine fractures – Spinal injuries and deformities Mr MW … Continued

PROFESSOR OF MATERNAL AND PERINATAL HEALTH / OBSTETRICIAN Birmingham and London Professor ST Pregnancy – Labour related cases – Predication and prevention of pre-eclampsia  – Predication and prevention of gestational disease – Obesity in pregnancy – Diabetes in pregnancy – … Continued

Drs David Hacker, Gordon Mazibrada and Tim Hull Lead Clinicians have been working with the legal team since the partnership was first formed. Dr David Hacker, Dr Tim Hull and Dr Gordon Mazibrada have over many years made a huge … Continued

Medico-Legal Expertise Glossary Directory of Medical Experts Multi-lingual consultants Medico-Legal Clinics Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Exeter, UK Wide Domiciliary Visits English, German, French, Italian, Romanian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, Gujarati Medico-Legal Expertise Glossary NEUROLOGY NEUROPSYCHOLOGY  NEURORADIOLOGY  NEUROPHYSIOLOGY NEUROSURGERY  PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY PAEDIATRIC … Continued

Hi, Mr Mehta UK Wide Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership.  I am a Consultant Spine Deformity Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. I work with the legal team at SM Legal Services … Continued

Hello Dr Yaguez-Hervas Neuropsychologist in London here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a proud Neuropsychologist medico-legal expert who works with the legal team at SM Legal Services. I am also a Charter Clinical Psychologist and … Continued

Hi, Dr Chaudri Bilingual Respiratory Physician UK Wide here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a proud Consultant Respiratory Physician and I work with the legal team at SM Legal Services to produce high quality medico-legal … Continued

Hi, Dr Zia Ansari Respiratory Physician in Birmingham here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a Consultant Respiratory Physician Medico-Legal expert based in Birmingham. I  am currently working as a substantive Consultant Respiratory Physician along with … Continued

Hello, Dr Hull Consultant Neuropsychologist in Birmingham here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am one of the proud lead clinicians at SM Legal Services and I work very closely with the legal team. I am an … Continued

Hello, Dr Hacker Consultant Neuropsychologist Birmingham here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a Consultant Neuropsychologist Medico-Legal expert based in Birmingham. I am also one of the proud lead clinicians at SM Legal Services who works … Continued

Hello, Dr Gordon Mazibrada Consultant Neurologist in Birmingham here from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am one of the proud lead clinicians at SM Legal Services and work closely with the legal team on a daily basis … Continued

Posted on 1st March, 2021 PROFESSOR OF MATERNAL AND PERINATAL HEALTH / OBSTETRICIAN Birmingham and London Professor ST Pregnancy – Labour related cases – Predication and prevention of pre-eclampsia  – Predication and prevention of gestational disease – Obesity in pregnancy – … Continued

Posted on 1st March, 2021 ORTHOPAEDIC Birmingham Mr PF – Orthopaedic trauma surgeon foot and ankle Mr JM and Mr AG – Consultant spinal surgeon – Children and Adults Spinal surgery – Spinal degenerative conditions – Spine fractures – Spinal injuries … Continued

Hello, Mr Mateen Arastu Polytrauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon from SM Legal Services Medico-Legal and Neuroscience Partnership. I am a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Polytrauma as well as periarticular fractures. I am currently posted at the University … Continued

Mr Arastu Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones and joints and their associated structures that enable movement – ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. … Continued