Medical record reviews tailored to the needs of clinicians
Clear, accurate, and expertly-reviewed background sections for legal and clinical needs. We understand what it feels like to be sent 5000 pages of medical records and feeling like you are having to find a needle in a haystack.
We find the needles, so you have the time and capacity to write reports that are accurate and impactful.
Get in touch with us for a free chat on how we can help streamline your medicolegal work.What is a Medicolegal Report?
A medicolegal report is a professional, neutral medical document prepared by a clinical expert for use in legal proceedings or insurance claims. It provides an objective assessment of an individual’s condition, prognosis, and the impact on their life, serving as crucial evidence to inform legal decisions.
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Services Offered
At CogniLex, we provide a range of medicolegal expert reports to meet the diverse legal requirements imposed by the wide range of Letters of Instruction you and your team will be sent.
Mental Health Capacity
Assessing an individual’s capacity to make specific decisions, compliant with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Including, but not limited to:
- Mental Health and Capacity
- Substance Abuse, Housing and Vulnerability
- Capacity to Consent in Sexual Assault Cases
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Head Injury, Delirium and Power of Attorney
Clinical / Medical Negligence
Assessing the impact of clinical actions on the development, wellbeing, cognition, and/or activities of daily living of the individual. Primarily, Condition and Prognosis reports.
Including, but not limited to:
- Educational or Workplace Earnings Impact of All Above
- Pregnancy and Birth-Related Negligence and Developmental Impact
- Genetic Inheritance or Medical Diagnosis Mistakes and Mental Health Impact
- Medication Mistakes and Mental Health or Cognitive / Neuropsychological Impact
Civil Court
Assessing the psychological and cognitive impact of incidents relevant to civil litigation, including personal injury, workplace trauma, and sexual assault. These assessments support compensation claims, functional capacity evaluations, and long-term mental health planning.
Including, but not limited to:
- Workplace Bullying and/or Sexual Assault and Mental Health Impact
- Workplace Accidents or Personal Injury and Chronic Pain, Mental Health and Cognitive Impact
Criminal Court
Evaluating the mental health, cognitive functioning, and psychiatric conditions of individuals involved in criminal proceedings. These assessments inform issues of culpability, fitness to stand trial, and the psychological impact of crimes.
Including, but not limited to:
- Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Cognitive and Mental Health Impact
- Historic Sexual Assault and Mental Health Impact
- Mental Health and the Defence of Insanity
Genuinely Human and Expert UK-Qualified Professionals
No Artificial Intelligence, always Human and Emotional Intelligence. Our team all have a psychology degree and a specialist master’s from the UK. We understand formulations and the interactions between physical, cognitive and mental health.
Trusted By Medical Experts Across the Spectrum
Our commitment to excellence means we are trusted by several neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, and occupational psychologists to positively impact their medicolegal processes.
Confidential & Data-Secure
We understand how sensitive this information is. With each new client, we discuss the most data-secure way that files can be accessed and transferred. We also have professional indemnity insurance for your and our peace of mind.
Quick Turnaround Time
Without compromising on accuracy, we have an average turnaround time of 5 days and are able to meet tighter deadlines for a higher hourly rate.
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Why Choose CogniLex?
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees and an opportunity to save by referring a fellow expert witness.
Legal Aid
Cost-effective expert support for cases funded by Legal Aid.
- Summary Report
- Initial Case Review
- Issue Flagging
All Other Cases
Reliable, expert-led evaluations for standard private instructions.
- Detailed Case Summary
- Comprehensive Case Review
- Insightful Observations
48-Hr Turnaround
Fast-tracked expert support for time-sensitive or urgent cases.
- Priority 48-Hour Turnaround
- Focused Expert Review
- Accelerated Reporting
Ready to Request Support with a Report?
Send us an enquiry or reach out for a chat if you have any questions.
We’re here to help.
Trusted by Experts
Trusted by professionals across psychiatry and psychology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to provide?
To start, we typically require the letter of instruction, any relevant background information, and specific questions to be addressed in the report. We also need to know the deadline for the report, so we can make sure we align with your and the solicitor’s timeline. All our work is bespoke, so an example, anonymised report section can be very helpful. We will work together with you to identify the easiest way to securely access medical records or completed psychometrics / questionnaires.
How long does a report take?
Our average turnaround time is 5 working days but we will never take on work if we do not feel we can meet your deadline. We understand that meeting our deadline is crucial to you meeting your deadlines. We also offer an expedited 48-hour service for urgent cases.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. We understand the importance of how sensitive the data is that we are handling. We are ICO registered and work together with you to identify the most secure way to transfer files. We are willing to use remote private desktops, Leapfile, Cliniko or other file-storage options. If you have any questions, please do get in touch here.
What are your fees?
Our fees are competitive and offer great value for money, freeing you of the heavy lifting of reviewing medical records at a price that makes complete sense. We utilise an hourly rate costing as we feel this is the fairest approach for both parties and there are never any hidden costs.
How can I get cheaper fees?
We know we do a great job and would love to have a positive impact on more expert witnesses. That’s why we offer a Refer an Expert scheme — it allows everyone to win:
You save money, your fellow experts save money, and we get a chance to prove our expertise to more people.
Simply refer a fellow expert using our quick referral form.
When they place an order, you both get 25% off your next report.
And the best part? It’s unlimited — for every new expert you refer who completes an order, you’ll receive another 25% off your next report.