Injury and Quantum Psychiatric Report
Independent psychiatric opinion on severity of injury and quantum of damages in England and Wales. Our psychiatrists provide detailed assessment to assist with valuation of psychiatric injury claims, addressing severity, duration, impact on functioning, and comparison with Judicial College Guidelines.
When This Report Is Instructed
- Personal injury claims approaching settlement or trial
- Cases requiring detailed assessment of injury severity for valuation
- Claims where psychiatric injury is a significant head of damage
- Joint settlement meetings requiring updated psychiatric evidence
- Cases where initial prognosis has not been borne out
- Appeals or reviews of quantum decisions
What the Report Covers
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment of current condition
- Review of all relevant medical and treatment records
- Assessment of symptom severity using validated measures
- Evaluation of functional impairment across life domains
- Classification of injury severity (minor, moderate, moderately severe, severe)
- Comparison with Judicial College Guidelines categories
- Assessment of impact on work, relationships, and quality of life
- Opinion on past and future treatment needs
- Detailed prognosis including expected duration of symptoms
- Consideration of factors affecting recovery and outcome
The report provides independent expert psychiatric opinion to assist the court or tribunal and does not determine liability, findings of fact, or legal outcomes.
Expert Standards
Duty to the Court
Independent, objective opinion uninfluenced by the instructing party.
CPR Part 35 Compliance
Full compliance with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction.
Statement of Truth
Expert declaration and Statement of Truth included.
This applies equally to claimant, defendant, and single joint expert instructions.
How to Instruct
Send your instruction
Email instruct@psychiatric.report with your letter of instruction, relevant documents, medical records, and questions to address.
Assessment arranged
Assessment arranged remotely or at a suitable location, as required by the instruction.
Draft report issued
Draft report provided for review. Part 35 questions and addenda addressed as applicable.
Final report delivered
Final report with CPR declarations. Court attendance available if required.
Practicalities
Turnaround
2–4 weeks standard; expedited available subject to availability
Indicative Fee
£1,200–£1,800
Subject to complexity and records volume
Additional work: Part 35 questions, addenda, joint statements, and court attendance are available where required. Fees for additional work are confirmed once scope is clear.
We typically respond within 1 working day.