Care (Quantum) Reports
Our experienced healthcare Expert Witnesses provide independent Care Reports to support the assessment of damages in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. These reports evaluate an individual's current and future care requirements, including assistance with daily living, personal care, rehabilitation and ongoing support, helping solicitors accurately assess the care-related elements of a claim.
What is a Care (Quantum) Report?
Care reports, often referred to as Quantum reports, are prepared by independent expert witnesses and are used in personal injury and clinical negligence cases to assess a Claimant’s care needs. It provides a detailed evaluation of the support, assistance, and services required as a direct result of the injury or medical condition in question, both now and in the future. This report forms a key part of the quantum (value) assessment of a claim and is frequently used in court proceedings or settlement negotiations.
A clear, evidence-based Care Report ensures that the Claimant’s needs are accurately represented and costed, providing the court or negotiating parties with a reliable basis for assessing damages. It is often pivotal in ensuring appropriate compensation is secured for the care and support required over the Claimant’s lifetime.
What's Included in the Report?
Our Care reports are charged on an hourly basis and typically cover:
Assessment - Face-to-face or remote to evaluate the Claimant's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
Case Review - Comprehensive review of medical records and other relevant documentation to understand the Claimant’s medical history and injuries
Evaluation - Consideration of past, present, and future care needs, including domestic assistance, personal care, case management, aids, equipment, and adaptations
Calculation - Summary of care costs, taking into account realistic market rates for services, regional cost variations, and future inflation where applicable
Detailed Report - Drafting a CPR 35-compliant report, including summary of injuries and functional limitations, care needs broken down into categories (past, present, future), equipment, aids, and adaptations recommendations, and a costed schedule of care provision
Fees You Can Rely On
We always provide a fee estimate, so there are no surprises. This estimation will be dependent on the volume of records, the number of allegations that need to be addressed, and the general complexity of the case. The hourly rate is set by the individual expert and reflects their specific area of expertise, the length of their clinical career, and their level of experience in preparing expert witness reports.