FAQs
What is the best way to enquire about your services?
You can either email us on admin@agewiseml.co.uk or call on 020 7117 2551. If you wish to discuss a case with a clinician then the most suitable clinician will call you back. We will respond within 24 hours.
From whom do you take instructions?
We can only take instruction direct from solicitors and barristers. Regrettably we cannot accept instructions directly from Litigants in Person.
Do you accept most work from claimants or defendants?
We undertake work from claimants, defendants and joint instructions. Our claimant:defendant:joint split is approximately 70%:25%:5%. Irrespective of our instructing solicitors, we provide independent expert testimony and our primary duty is always to assist the Court.
I am not sure if a geriatrician is the right expert to answer my query. How can I get advice on this?
Call or contact us via our contact form to discuss your needs or email a document to admin@agewiseml.co.uk.
Can I specify which of your expert witnesses I would like to commission?
Yes – all our expert witnesses can provide expertise around all aspects of general geriatric care but you can request the services of a specific geriatrician. We will endeavour to match your wishes with the geriatrician of your choice although this is subject to availability.
Who is the most appropriate medicolegal expert or geriatrician to author my report?
Certain expert witnesses have subspecialty interests (e.g. stroke) and should your question be best suited to a particular subspecialty, we can recommend the most suitable expert to undertake the work and discuss availability.
How much does a report cost?
​The cost depends on the exact nature of the instructions, the volume of notes to be studied and the complexity of the case. Our expert witnesses also charge different hourly rates dependent on level of seniority and experience. Please contact us for an estimate.
Do you visit clients at home?
​Yes we do this on request particularly if a client is too frail to leave their residence.
How much does it cost for a geriatrician to visit a client at home?
For national travel we charge an hourly rate and a mileage rate. Please contact us if you want a quote.
Do you undertake international work?
Yes – for international work we charge for travel on a daily rate plus the cost of airflight. Please contact us for a quote.
How do you present and receive documents and media?
We only accept documents electronically usually via link from a server. All reports and invoices are sent out to instructing bodies via encrypted email.
Can I defer payment to the end of a case?
No. Payment is always due within six weeks of a report being sent out to you.
Do your medicolegal experts do court appearances?
Yes, this is part of our service if required.