Specialist report

A specialist report is a detailed medical assessment from a consultant in the relevant field, setting out the injury, its severity and its likely long-term course.

It goes further than an initial medical report by addressing prognosis, any permanent impairment, and future treatment or care that may be needed. General damages and any claim for future loss depend on this detail, so an incomplete or rushed report can undervalue a serious injury.

Specialist reports are usually obtained once your recovery has reached a stable point, so the assessment reflects your settled condition rather than an early guess.

Getting a specialist report explains when to arrange one and what it should cover. An independent lawyer can arrange it as part of handling your claim.