About us
Parachuting Expert Witness – In all developed systems of law, the evidence of expert witnesses can be crucial to the outcome of a dispute. Nowhere is this more so than in the United Kingdom, where expert evidence has been adduced in court cases since at least the 15th century. Nowadays it may be required in both civil and criminal proceedings, as well as in arbitrations, before specialist tribunals and for public or parliamentary inquiries. We have assisted the courts in criminal and civil cases involving parachuting, both civilian and military.
Preliminary report – We normally get approached to write a preliminary report. At this early stage, this will be for the sole use of the client and his legal advisers. Opinions expressed in such a report may well determine whether the case proceeds. For that reason, we base it on as thorough an assessment of the available evidence so we are capable of stating our views as fully and frankly as possible. It may be that this is as far as the dispute gets taken. However, if it is decided to proceed with the case, the action will thereafter progress through certain well-defined stages.
Selecting an expert witness
It is important to be clear what your requirements are when selecting the appropriate expert. You should consider the following and as you will see under qualifications and history we have it all:
- Academic qualifications
- Membership of professional bodies
- Previous experience and relevant work as an expert witness
- Relevant training as an expert witness
Academic qualifications and Memberships:
BPA-British Parachute Association, USPA-United States Parachute Association, CAA-Civil Aviation Authority, SIGMA-Tandem Manufacturer recognised course
- Military Parachutist
- Military Free Fall (HALO HAHO) Instructor
- BPA Formation Skydiving Coach
- BPA Parachute Team Leader & Display Jumper
- BPA Category System Instructor
- BPA Accelerated Freefall Instructor
- BPA Advanced Instructor
- BPA Basic Rigger
- BPA Jump Pilot Instructor Examiner
- BPA Pilot Examiner
- CAA Class rating (Flying) Instructor (CRI)
- USPA AFF Instructor
- SIGMA Tandem instructor
- USPA Tandem instructor
- USPA Safety and training advisor (S and TA)
Previous Experience
We can provide previous experience to the solicitors of past expert witness cases where we have assisted the court to a final conclusion – See Case files
Fees
Our fees are in our terms and conditions which will be supplied to the solicitor upon request.