How quotation and turnaround work.
What goes into the quotation, what drives the turnaround, and how to request both for a cardiology instruction.
- Same working-day quotation
- Scope agreed before work begins
- Funding routes considered
Tailored to the instruction.
The panel does not publish a price list. Every cardiology instruction is different, and the quotation reflects the instruction type, records, questions, deadline and funding route.
What we review at quotation
- Instruction type Breach, causation, condition and prognosis, screening, addendum or conference support.
- Records bundle The size, structure and completeness of the bundle before scope is confirmed.
- Clinical complexity Complex cardiac history, disputed causation or multiple treatment episodes may affect the recommended expert input.
- Litigation timetable Court directions and deadlines are considered at the outset so the proposed turnaround is realistic.
What the solicitor receives
- Defined scope A clear summary of the work covered by the proposed instruction.
- Availability position Confirmation of whether a suitable consultant can assist within the required timeframe.
- Funding route Private, insurer-funded, LAA or deferred arrangements considered before work begins.
Practical delivery windows.
Turnaround depends on consultant availability, records completeness, the issues to address and the urgency of the litigation timetable. Realistic timings are confirmed before the instruction is accepted.
Standard instructions
For routine cardiology reports, the panel reviews the papers, checks consultant suitability and provides a proposed delivery window once the records and questions are sufficiently clear.
Request a quotationUrgent instructions
Where a deadline is urgent, the panel checks consultant availability before confirming whether an expedited route is appropriate. This protects the quality of the expert evidence and avoids overpromising on the timetable.
Check urgent availabilityBoundaries set before work begins.
A quotation is only useful if the scope is clear. The panel flags anything that may affect complexity, timing or expert input before the instruction is accepted, reducing uncertainty for solicitors and clients.
Records and bundle factors
- Bundle size Large or poorly organised records may require additional review planning before a report can be scoped.
- Missing records Incomplete hospital, GP or cardiology records can affect both opinion and delivery planning.
- Chronology gaps Where the clinical timeline is unclear, clarification may be recommended before expert review begins.
- Additional material Late evidence can change the scope and may require a revised quotation or addendum route.
Urgency and complexity
- Urgent deadlines Short litigation deadlines are checked against consultant availability before acceptance.
- Multiple parties Multi-party or joint instructions may need tighter scope management and written agreement.
- Complex causation Detailed causation, material contribution or breach issues may require additional expert review time.
- Late instructions Last-minute requests are assessed carefully to protect report quality and procedural compliance.
Funding routes considered before the quotation is confirmed.
Different instructions require different funding arrangements. The panel can provide quotation information suited to claimant solicitors, defendant solicitors, insurers and publicly funded matters.
Publicly funded matters
For publicly funded matters, the panel can provide quotation information suitable for prior authority requests, subject to the nature of the instruction and the required expert input.
Claimant solicitors
Claimant firms can request a tailored quotation based on the case type, required report format, funding position and expected litigation timetable.
Defendant and insurer instructions
Defendant solicitors and insurers can request scope-led quotation information with clear terms, deliverables and reporting expectations.
What can be included in the instruction.
Expected deliverables are confirmed before the instruction is accepted — report preparation, records review, conference input, addendum opinion or support with expert discussions.
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Expert report preparation Independent cardiology opinion prepared around the issues in the letter of instruction and the available records.
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Conference with counsel Consultant input where solicitors or counsel need clarification on technical cardiology issues ahead of trial or settlement discussion.
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Addendum and clarification Further opinion where new evidence, questions or procedural developments arise after the main report.
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Joint statements and hearings Availability for experts’ meetings, joint statements or hearing attendance considered at quotation stage.
Request a cardiology expert witness quote today.
Send the instruction details, records position and required timeframe. We will review the request and confirm whether a suitable cardiology expert can assist, with clear scope and quote guidance before you proceed.
Clear quote before instruction Funding routes considered Practical turnaround guidance