Terms and Conditions of Mr G W Bowyer FRCS(Orth)
Relating to Personal Injury Medico-Legal Work

1. Mr Bowyer would expect normally to produce the report, compliant with CPR Part 35, within 42 days of examining your client, unless there is greater urgency.
   
   
2. Mr Bowyer will send you a copy of the appointment letter to your client.
   
   
3. Mr Bowyer requires you to provide the client’s medical records at your expense prior to the appointment.
   
   
4. Mr Bowyer’s fees are based upon an hourly rate of £240, to include examination, perusal of medical records and preparation of my report. A typical report, without extensive notes and records, would be charged at £450 - £500.
   
   
5. If your client cancels the appointment giving less than 48 hours notice, or fails to attend, Mr Bowyer will charge you a cancellation fee of £120.
   
   
6. If Mr Bowyer is asked or required to appear as an expert witness in Court, the fee will be £1200 per half day, plus any expenses that Mr Bowyer incurs for travelling, overnight accommodation etc. The fee for preparation for Court would normally be in the range £480 - £720.
   
   
7. If, having required Mr Bowyer’s attendance or asked that a case be entered in the diary, such attendance is cancelled on less than 3 weeks notice, 50% of the fees for the whole of the allotted time will be payable. If Mr Bowyer receives less than 7 days notice then the whole fee for the allotted time will be payable.
   
   
8. Mr Bowyer’s fee for attending a case conference will be £240 per hour from the time that Mr Bowyer leaves his rooms or clinic until the time that he returns.
   
   
9. Mr Bowyer’s fees are not subject to assessment and are not dependent upon the successful outcome of the case.
   
   
10. All fee notes are payable within 28 days, regardless of how your client is funding the case, unless Mr Bowyer has a prior written agreement with your firm.