Medical Negligence Reports
Medico-Legal Chambers was established in 2000, having evolved from Philip Coleridge Smith’s own medico-legal practice. At that time agencies were being established to provide medico-legal reports and it became clear that experts working together could provide the range of services required by solicitors and barristers.
Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Medical Expert Witness
Philip Coleridge Smith, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, is a highly experienced medical expert witness having prepared many reports over 20 years. Mr Coleridge Smith takes instructions from claimants, defendants or on a joint basis, in both medical negligence and personal injury cases. He also has extensive experience in giving evidence and being cross-examined in court, having attended over 100 trials and inquests in the UK and Ireland.
He is currently training other experts in the provision of medical negligence reports and the expertise necessary to give oral evidence.
Mr Coleridge smith is widely published in medical periodicals and textbooks on vascular surgical subjects. He is recognised as an international expert in venous disease and thrombosis.
Mr Coleridge Smith is a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses and the Expert Witness Institute.
Experts working for the Chambers
Members of the Chambers have a wide variety of specialities. Reports are prepared by the relevant expert chosen from our database of over 100 medical expert witnesses with a proven track record of producing medico-legal reports. The Chambers encourage new consultants to prepare reports under supervision, so that they are provided with support at all stages during the preparation of their initial reports.
Medical Experts within the Chambers provide reports over a wide range of clinical areas. Examples of common problems covered by reports are shown here.
Experts who cover additional fields can be provided upon request. If you require a report dealing with a medical speciality not included on this list, the Chambers can assist with finding an appropriate expert.
Frequently asked questions