Overview
Mr Francis Brooks is an established Expert Witness and has been providing medico-legal assessments and reports since 2017. He has undertaken specialist training with Bond Solon, completing the Excellence in Report Writing and holds the Cardiff University Bond Solon Certificate.
He is instructed by both claimants and defendants on personal injury, clinical negligence, and criminal cases. Mr Brooks has a deep understanding of the principles of Civil Procedure Rules Part 35 and his duty to the court, and is known for his timely and thorough approach to his reports
Since 2017, Mr Brooks has completed over 500 reports, covering a variety of paediatric and adult cases, including, but not limited to, spinal instability, tumours, infection, and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). He has a particular interest in adult degenerative spinal conditions, and prepares approximately 10 reports per month, with half of this caseload relating to clinical negligence claims.
Mr Brooks has received a number of witness summons for Court attendance but has yet to attend trial. He has completed the Courtroom Skills Training Bond Solon course and is able to provide oral evidence in court when required.