Hugh Cannell is able to undertake literature searches and to research aspects of known conditions or situations within his field or oral and maxillofacial surgery. His academic and surgical expertise have enabled him to continue to contribute articles and to write Reports to the satisfaction of many of the top legal firms. He is regularly vetted by senior lawyers for inclusion as an expert and keeps up to date with continuing medical and legal education.

Mr Cannell has a particular interest in trauma as it affects the face, jaws and head and neck. Often a patient may also have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as maxillofacial injuries,

Fractures of the orbits, ethmoids, air sinuses and jaws.

Soft tissue injuries affecting nerves, salivary glands, eye movements, sense of taste and smell and of nerves for facial muscle l movement.

Local anaesthesia of head and neck.

Ethical issues including safeguarding and MCA 2005.

If asked to defer his fees, he declines. He feels that sound Instructions from eminent legal colleagues, deserve sensible estimates and fair terms and conditions. Once agreed, his work for your Client is then carried out to the highest possible standards and he is recognised as the market leader within his field. His turn round time is a few weeks from your Instruction to his Report for the Court. Such a service deserves prompt payment of his reasonable fee note in view of the rising costs faced by all medical experts.

A sample anonymised Report can be sent to your senior partner if requested. He accepts work on behalf of Claimants or of Defendants or as a single joint expert.