Personal Injury Psychiatric Report
Independent psychiatric expert reports for personal injury claims in England and Wales. Our consultant psychiatrists assess psychological injury resulting from accidents, clinical negligence, and other tortious acts, providing opinion on diagnosis, causation, and prognosis.
When This Report Is Instructed
- Road traffic accident claims with psychological sequelae
- Clinical negligence claims involving psychiatric injury
- Workplace accident claims with psychological consequences
- Claims for psychiatric injury as a primary or secondary victim
- Assessment of PTSD, adjustment disorders, and other trauma-related conditions
- Cases requiring opinion on pre-existing vulnerability and causation
What the Report Covers
- Detailed account of the index event and its immediate aftermath
- Comprehensive psychiatric history including pre-existing conditions
- Review of medical records, GP notes, and treatment documentation
- Mental state examination and assessment of current symptoms
- Diagnosis applying ICD-11 or DSM-5 criteria
- Analysis of causation linking the index event to psychiatric injury
- Assessment of any pre-existing vulnerability (eggshell skull principle)
- Evaluation of severity and impact on functioning
- Prognosis for recovery with and without treatment
- Treatment recommendations and likely response to intervention
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.