Choosing the Right Nurse Expert for Your Case: Why This Webinar Matters

In clinical negligence litigation, the strength of your case can hinge on one pivotal factor: the credibility and suitability of your expert witness. For claims involving nursing care, the complexity increases as not all nurses are trained alike, and a mismatch in expertise can critically undermine even the most promising case.

That’s why Apex Experts is pleased to invite you to a free webinar that explores this essential component of expert witness work: Choosing the Right Nurse Expert for Your Case.

This session will be led by Wendie Smith, an experienced nursing expert witness, and is specifically designed to empower legal professionals in understanding the nuances of selecting the right nursing expert for their cases.

Event Details:

Title: Choosing the Right Nurse Expert for Your Case

Date: 19th June 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Platform: Microsoft Teams

CPD Certificate provided

Why Attend?

• Expertise Isn't Always What It Seems

  • Not all clinicians who label themselves as experts possess the relevant experience or credentials. In fact, UK case law including Re: C [2023] EWHC 345 Fam has shown that the lack of a legal definition for “expert witness” leaves dangerous room for unqualified opinions in court. This webinar will teach you how to assess true clinical credibility.

    
    

• Experience Is Nuanced in Nursing

  • With over 20 nursing specialties ranging from tissue viability and safeguarding to advanced community practice, the variety in post-registration experience can be overwhelming. Our session will help you match the expert to the exact context of the claim, ensuring both clinical and legal relevance.

    
    

• Clear, Targeted Instructions Lead to Stronger Reports

  • Well-crafted instructions help experts deliver focused, high-quality reports. Wendie Smith will share practical advice on what makes an instruction effective, from framing the right questions to setting clear timelines - she will offer valuable insight for stronger collaboration and better outcomes.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of the webinar, you will:

• Understand the key selection criteria for nurse experts, including clinical fit, legal training, and availability.

• Learn how to ask the right questions in your instructions, ensuring clarity, objectivity, and compliance with legal standards.

• Better anticipate what experts need from you, streamlining the instruction process and reducing report clarifications or delays.

• Explore real-life scenarios that illustrate how expert selection can shape the strategy and outcome of a case — for better or worse.

Is this Webinar for You?

Choosing the right nurse expert isn’t just a tick-box exercise — it can be crucial to the outcome of your case. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a seasoned expert on what works, what doesn’t, and how to strengthen your position before a single report is even written.

If you work with personal injury or clinical negligence claims for either side, this webinar will provide helpful insights into choosing the right nurse expert witness for your case. Even if you're unsure whether your work directly involves nursing care standards, you're encouraged to attend.

Unsure if you should attend? Our team is happy to advise whether the session aligns with your current caseload and can provide any further information you may require.

Contact us at info@apexexperts.co.uk if you have questions about webinar and its relevance to you or if you’d like more details.