Paediatric Haematologist
Our chambers prepares CPR Part 35-compliant expert reports on bleeding disorders, coagulopathies, and non-accidental injury in children for family, civil, and criminal proceedings.
Paediatric Haematology Expert Evidence
Our chambers prepares paediatric haematologist expert witness reports for cases involving bleeding disorders, coagulopathies, and bruising patterns in children. We accept instructions under CPR Part 35, FPR Part 25, and CrimPR 19, ensuring compliance with the Civil Justice Council 2014 Guidance and Practice Direction 35.
Members of our chambers hold GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatric Haematology and provide evidence on causation, prognosis, and the medical plausibility of non-accidental injury allegations. Our reports address the range of opinions required by CPR 35.3 and PD 35 para 3.2.
Conditions Assessed by Our Experts
Specific bleeding disorders and coagulopathies our chambers evaluates in medico-legal reports.
How We Prepare Your Report
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Instruction & CPR Part 35 Compliance
Our chambers accepts instructions via solicitor letter, confirming compliance with CPR 35.3 and PD 35. We acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and provide a fixed fee quote, including disbursements for laboratory tests or imaging reviews.
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Medical Records & Clinical Review
Members of our chambers review paediatric medical records, haematology laboratory results, and imaging studies. We assess coagulation profiles, bleeding histories, and bruising patterns against established diagnostic criteria for inherited and acquired coagulopathies.
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Expert Report Drafting
Our reports address the specific questions posed by the court, including differential diagnoses, the significance of laboratory findings, and the medical plausibility of non-accidental injury. We cite peer-reviewed literature and adhere to CPR 35.7 single joint expert protocols where applicable.
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Joint Expert Meetings & Court Attendance
Our experts participate in joint expert meetings under CPR 35.12 and provide oral evidence when required. We prepare concise addendum reports in response to Part 35 questions, ensuring answers are limited to clarification as specified in CPR 35.6.
Who Our Chambers Assesses
Infants under 12 months
Our chambers evaluates vitamin K deficiency bleeding, haemorrhagic disease of the newborn, and congenital coagulopathies in infants with unexplained bruising or intracranial haemorrhage.
Children in care proceedings
We prepare reports for Family Court under PD25B, addressing whether bruising patterns are consistent with accidental injury or underlying bleeding disorders, as required by Re W and Re B-S.
Adolescents with bleeding disorders
Our experts assess von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders, and haemophilia in adolescents, providing evidence on prognosis, treatment burden, and the impact on daily living.
Non-accidental injury cases
Members of our chambers evaluate whether bruising, fractures, or intracranial bleeding could result from coagulopathies, addressing the medical plausibility of NAI allegations in civil and criminal proceedings.
Clinical negligence claims
We prepare reports on delayed diagnosis of bleeding disorders, mismanagement of coagulopathies, and failure to recognise iatrogenic causes of bruising in paediatric patients.
Criminal proceedings
Our chambers provides expert evidence in cases involving allegations of child abuse, assessing whether bleeding patterns could be explained by medical conditions rather than inflicted injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do your experts accept instructions in family court cases?
Yes. Members of our chambers are accredited under Practice Direction 25B and accept instructions in public and private law children proceedings. Our reports address the specific questions posed by the court, including whether bruising or bleeding patterns are consistent with accidental injury or underlying coagulopathies.
Can your paediatric haematologist expert witness assess historic cases?
Yes. Our experts review archived medical records, laboratory results, and imaging studies to provide retrospective opinions on bleeding disorders and bruising patterns. We address limitation issues under s.33 Limitation Act 1980 where applicable, particularly in institutional abuse claims.
Do you provide single joint expert reports under CPR 35.7?
Yes. Our chambers accepts single joint expert instructions in civil claims, adhering to the Civil Justice Council 2014 Guidance. We coordinate with instructing parties to ensure balanced questions and provide reports that address the range of opinions required by CPR 35.3.
What qualifications do your experts hold?
All members of our chambers are Consultant Paediatric Haematologists on the GMC Specialist Register. They hold substantive NHS consultant posts, are fellows of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and have completed accredited training in medico-legal report writing under CPR Part 35.
How quickly can you prepare a report?
Our average turnaround is 14 days from receipt of full instructions and records. Urgent reports can be delivered within 7 days where court deadlines require, subject to expert availability and the complexity of the case.
Do you accept instructions in criminal cases?
Yes. Our chambers prepares reports for criminal proceedings under CrimPR 19, addressing whether bleeding patterns or bruising could be explained by medical conditions rather than inflicted injury. We provide evidence for both prosecution and defence.
Can your experts liaise with other specialists?
Yes. Members of our chambers collaborate with paediatric radiologists, forensic pathologists, and child protection consultants to provide multidisciplinary opinions on complex cases involving non-accidental injury allegations and bleeding disorders.
What information do you need to provide a quote?
We require the letter of instruction, a case summary, and a list of available medical records. This allows us to confirm CPR Part 35 compliance, assess the scope of work, and provide a fixed fee quote including disbursements for laboratory reviews or imaging studies.
Need an expert for your
paediatric haematology case?
Contact our chambers to instruct a GMC-registered Consultant Paediatric Haematologist for CPR Part 35-compliant expert evidence.