Who We Are

We are known as DAILY EXPERT REPORT NETWORK (DERN).

What we do

We facilitate the procurement of specially writen expert report for legal purposes by engaging qualified professionals on behalf of private clients to prepare expert reports in their field for use by the court, tribunal or for mediation purposes.

Who Can Commission DERN?

We can be commisisoned by private individuals, solicitors, agents, the Court, Tribunal, Police or other legal entities.

How We do it

Based on the client's requirement, we always select and instruct the most appropriate expert to prepare the required/requested expert report to the highest standard possible, within legal parameters and in compliance with civil law standards and ethics. Reports procured through us are guranteed to be of the highest quality & standard. You can be assured that they will be well written, clear to understand, infused with the necessary data and professional references necessary. They are always prepared to meet the necessary standard of the court, tribunal or mediation entities or protocol. They are written to be understood by their readers and will be clear in content & context for the desired audience(s) to review and apply to the case or matter in hand.

Who Are The Experts?

Our experts are typically medical doctors, forensic experts (medical & civil), professors & academicians with PhD doctoral qualifications, and who have written many reports & papers in their chosen field. They are very experienced and well versed in their chosen field. They are often one of the best in their field.

How Quickly Can Reports Be Prepared?

Typically six to eight weeks or longer is come instances. The more ample the time, the better the outcome. However, our experts are used to working & delivering good quality reports in lesser time frames. Please note that more urgent reports may incur additional cost/expenses.

What Do You Need From Clients?

We require full instructions & all the relevant paperwork/documents relating to the commission and everything available to butress the purpose, use and scope of the requested report.

Scope Of The Report

The scope of the repoert will depend on the extent of the commission and the exclusive purpose for which the report is required.

Interpreters

If the assessed person or persons cannot speak English, interpreters shall be provided at the expense of the person requesting the assessment where applicable.

DERN Fees

We charge a retainer fee of berweem £350-550+ for our services depending on the commission. This covers our estimated time for engaging with the commission, talking to client, talking to the experts, coordinating the work, parties and the paperwork involved, sending emails, faxes, making international phone calls on several ocassions, providing progress report to the client, ensuring that time lines are adhered to and respected, and ensuring that the reports meets the necessary standard.

Expert Fees guide Scale

Travel Time: £55-£75-/Hour
Interview Time: £110/Hour
Report Preparation: £110-150/Hour
(Minimum charged is for 10 hours)
Courier Fee/DHL: Variable £35-65
Court Attendance Fee: To Be Advised

What Does The Expert Fee Cover?

Our experts fee varies and will normally be charged based on the amount of hours invested in the commission. Their fee will often cover, travel time (here applicable), interview time by phone, Skype or in person), research work time, data collation/compilation, report preparation, etc.

Hard Copies By Courier/Cost

Hard copies of the signed report can be sent by courier if requested at cost to the client. Quotes will be provided.

Confidentiality Clause:
All information, discussions, interviews and subsequent records made are kept in the strictest of confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. We will not disclose any details in connection with the client except where there is immediate and serious risk to the health or safety of a third party or your client.

First Draft?

First draft of the full report will be provided for clients to examine and add comments or provide further information, guidance or direction.

Final Draft?

Once the amended draft has been completed, it will be delivered and must be promtly paid for. All reports remains the property of the expert until it is paid for in full by the client.

Expert Attending Court?

Typically experts are available to attend the court and give evidence if required at cost to the client. Such cost will be pre-agreed and advance payment is required to cover travel and court attendance time. International experts will cost more to fly in from overseas & will also incur related travel hotel, ground transportation & other related costs.

General Data Regulation:
In accepting your instructions, we agree to be data controller jointly with you of the personal data you send us. You agree to respond to any subject access requests or other requests made by data subjects in respect of this information on our behalf as well as your own.

Subject Access Requests:

If we receive a subject access or other request regarding information you have sent us, we will send it to you to deal with, along with any other personal data we hold as a result of accepting your instructions.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel any commission within 7 days of the original firm instructions. Any cancellation afterwards will incur not only our FULL retainer fee of £350 and will also incur a reasonable of the Expert for work done since accepting the full commission. This is NOT negotiable, hence clients are advised to only instruct when 100% certain of the commission.

Why not use our service today?
Click Here To Contact Us Now!
You may also send your request via email to: [email protected]