Medico-Legal Services – Specialist Forensic Pathology Medicolegal Experts

Medico-Legal Services

Each service below is offered independently, in accordance with HPCSA ethical guidelines. Services are provided on formal instruction only.

Medico-Legal Consulting & Case Review

Comprehensive review and analysis of forensic autopsy reports and clinical medical records, with an objective expert opinion prepared for civil litigation, criminal trials, or medical negligence claims.

IncludesRecord review, written opinion, consultation with instructing counsel

Typical Turnaround10–15 working days from receipt of complete records

Required From Instructing PartyFormal letter of instruction, relevant records

Autopsy & Postmortem Services

Independent medico-legal and clinical autopsy examinations, with meticulous compilation of postmortem reports and collection or preservation of tissue samples for DNA and toxicology testing.

IncludesExamination, sample handling, formal postmortem report

Typical Turnaround15–20 working days, subject to laboratory results

Required From Instructing PartyFormal instruction, access authorisation

Expert Witness Testimony

Professional expert witness testimony before High Courts, Regional Courts, inquests, and disciplinary tribunals, with strategic assistance to legal teams in understanding complex medical evidence and preparing cross-examination.

IncludesPre-trial consultation, testimony, case preparation support

Typical TurnaroundScheduled according to court date; early instruction advised

Required From Instructing PartyCase brief, hearing details, relevant reports

Continuous Professional Development

Educational seminars on forensic pathology and medico-legal topics — including natural versus unnatural death, cause of death certification (DHA-1663), and wound description — tailored for clinicians, legal practitioners, law firms, and hospitals.

IncludesSeminar delivery, materials, Q&A session

Typical TurnaroundScheduled by arrangement

Required From Instructing PartyTopic brief, audience size, preferred date

Note on independence. Services are provided independently and objectively in accordance with HPCSA ethical guidelines. This practice does not solicit instructions in matters where a conflict of interest may arise.