Expert Witness Services
What is an expert witness?
An expert witness is anyone with the unique knowledge, skills or experience in a particular field or discipline beyond that expected of the average person. For disputes regarding health and safety in the workplace, we can provide an expert witness to provide an impartial opinion to a court or tribunal on particular aspects of asbestos-related diseases, occupational hygiene, ergonomics and human factors and environmental issues.
Independent Assessments
We offer the legal profession and employers an independent case assessment by leading Occupational Hygienists, Ergonomists and multi-disciplinary workplace research experts.
Our dedicated team of experts has provided evidence over many years in civil litigation cases in the UK and the ROI. Our health and safety specialists, ergonomists and occupational hygienists provide the courts with independent and authoritative evidence in a wide range of health and safety disciplines.
These include:
- Human Factors
- Accident Investigation
- Manual Handling
- Upper Limb Disorders
- Allergic and Contact Dermatitis
- Asbestos Related Diseases
- Other Respiratory Diseases and Occupational Cancers
We work for some of the UK’s leading firms of solicitors and have established a reputation for independence, integrity and authority in our Expert Witness services. Our international reputation and extensive senior consultant experience places us at the very forefront of this consulting activity. Our expertise extends across all areas of workplace health and safety, ensuring all needs can be supported by some of the most experienced Expert Witness Consultants in the UK.
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IOM's reports are always meticulous, thorough, on time and most importantly very balanced. One can have faith in the expert being able to stand up to cross examination, because conclusions are well thought out, with sound, reliable dose calculations. The quality of their reports consistently impresses our clients, enhancing their views of our services.
I have instructed Graeme as an expert witness in numerous cases over the years predominantly in court actions involving a variety of occupational diseases. Graeme's attention to detail and thoroughness is second to none in preparing expert reports. His reports are also prepared timeously to comply with court timetables and ensure our clients are fully prepared for trial.