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Dr Luke Bennetto is an expert witness who provides Court compliant reports on neurological injury due to personal injury and clinical negligence. His legal duty is to the court, and his role is to provide an impartial, evidence-based opinion irrespective of the party instructing him. See CPR part 35 below which explains Dr Bennetto's obligations.
Experience
Dr Bennetto has written over 600 medico-legal neurological reports, predominantly in civil cases, since August 2010. He is an expert witness for the General Medical Council. Since 2018 he has provided evidence in over 300 cases (47% claimant and 53% defendant). He has given expert evidence in court on four occasions and he has acted as a single joint expert.
Areas of expertise
Dr Bennetto considers instructions on any neurological injury, with particular expertise in:
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Neuro-ophthalmology
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Traumatic brain injury
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Headache and facial pain
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Multiple sclerosis
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
Training and accreditation
Dr Bennetto has undertaken medico-legal training with Bond Solon and has passed assessments in report writing, civil law and procedure, and live cross-examination. He was awarded the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate in 2013 and regularly attends the Bond Solon Expert Witness Annual Conference and keeps up to date with legal rulings. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Instructing
Dr Bennetto
Dr Bennetto accepts instructions from claimant and defendant solicitors and as a single joint expert, and welcomes CPR Part 35-compliant instructions. On acceptance of instruction and receipt of the relevant records, an appointment is normally offered within 14 days, with the report typically provided within 14 days of examination.
Medical records should be supplied electronically in searchable PDF format wherever possible.
Cancellation charges apply on a sliding scale according to the notice given. Court dates are reserved exclusively for the instructing party, and late cancellation is charged.
All information is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Documentation is retained only as long as necessary to complete the instruction and satisfy professional obligations, and is then securely destroyed. Confidential case information is not entered into public generative AI services. Dr Bennetto is solely responsible for the content of every report and the opinions expressed in it.
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. The above is a summary; for current fees, availability, and a copy of the full terms and conditions, please contact Dr Bennetto's secretary, Sharon Barnett.
CPR Part 35
Civil Procedure Rules Part 35 sets out the rules for expert evidence in civil proceedings, including the duties of experts to the court, requirements for expert reports, and how experts should work with instructing solicitors to provide independent, impartial opinions.
If you are a Claimant or Defendant it is important to remember that Dr Bennetto, unlike your legal team, is not there to advocate for you, or 'make your case', his role is to help the Court understand matters within his expertise.
Arrange Instruction
For further details regarding instruction, please contact Dr Bennetto's secretary.