Adult Burns Expert Witnesses

Adult burns are injuries to body tissues caused by the transfer of heat or other forms of energy. They may result from hot liquids or surfaces, flame, chemicals, electricity or radiation.

Cases involving burn injuries can raise complex medico-legal questions. These may relate to the cause and extent of the injury, assessment, clinical management, causation and subsequent outcomes.

Our burns expert witnesses can provide independent, evidence-based medico-legal opinions and reports. Experts may review medical records, photographs and other relevant evidence. They can provide an opinion on matters within their specialist area of expertise.