Occupational Therapy Expert Witnesses

Occupational therapy supports people whose illness, injury or disability affects their ability to carry out everyday activities. It includes assessment of personal care, mobility, domestic activities, work, rehabilitation, equipment and adaptations to improve function and independence. McCollum Consultants provides independent occupational therapy expert witnesses for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover functional assessment, activities of daily living, rehabilitation needs, equipment, adaptations and ongoing care or support. In addition, an expert may comment on standard of care, breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis where appropriate. Review the occupational therapy experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.

Occupational Therapy Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can an occupational therapy expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve brain injury, spinal injury, amputation, musculoskeletal injury, neurological conditions or other disabilities affecting everyday function. In addition, some specialists cover home adaptations, specialist equipment, vocational rehabilitation or long-term care and support needs. The right expert will depend on the functional difficulties and rehabilitation issues involved.

What medico-legal issues can an occupational therapy expert address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on functional ability, activities of daily living, rehabilitation, equipment, adaptations and future support needs. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty where relevant. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.

How do I find the right occupational therapy expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main functional or rehabilitation issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify an occupational therapist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.