Insurance Sector
Forensic Support for Complex Insurance Claims
Complex insurance claims can involve multiple sources of evidence, competing accounts and difficult questions around liability, causation and authenticity. Knowing which evidence matters, and where specialist investigation could add value, can be critical to making informed decisions.
Forensic Access provides independent forensic support to insurers and their legal teams throughout the lifecycle of a claim. Our specialists can review and interpret existing evidence, identify evidential gaps and advise where further investigation may be worthwhile.
From early case assessment through to expert reports and litigation, we provide access to forensic and medical expertise across a wide range of disciplines.
Forensic Support for Complex and Disputed Claims
Complex insurance claims can involve multiple sources of evidence and difficult questions around liability, causation and the circumstances of an incident. Independent forensic input can help establish what the available evidence can reliably show and where further investigation may provide greater clarity.
Forensic expertise may be particularly valuable where:
Liability is disputed
Independent assessment of the available evidence can help clarify the circumstances of an incident where accounts or findings differ.
Causation is unclear
Specialist assessment can help determine whether an injury, damage or loss is consistent with the circumstances described.
Conflicting Evidence
CCTV, medical findings, digital evidence, witness accounts and physical evidence may need to be considered together to understand their significance.
Further investigation is being considered
Early forensic input can help identify evidential gaps and determine which lines of investigation are most likely to add value.
Our specialists can become involved at any stage of a claim, from early evidence review and investigation strategy through to independent expert opinion and litigation. Where a claim involves several types of evidence, our casework team can also help identify and coordinate the appropriate forensic disciplines.
Types of Insurance Claims We Support
Forensic Access can provide specialist input across a wide range of complex, disputed and high-value insurance claims, particularly where liability, causation or the interpretation of evidence is central to the matter.
Motor and road traffic claims
Casualty and employers’ liability claims
Complex and catastrophic injury or fatality claims
Suspected fraudulent or exaggerated claims
Property and fire claims
Clinical negligence and healthcare claims
Forensic Expertise for Insurance Claims
Forensic Access provides insurers and their legal teams with access to specialists across a wide range of forensic and medical disciplines, supporting the specific evidential questions raised by each claim. Our expertise includes:
Medical & Neurology
Forensic Biology
CCTV & Video Analysis
Digital Forensics
Document Examination & Handwriting Analysis
Forensic Pathology & Injury Causation
Voice & Audio Analysis
Road Traffic Collisions
Fire Investigation
From a single expert review to matters involving multiple forensic disciplines, our support can be tailored to the needs and stage of the claim.
Insurance Case Studies
Case Study
Workplace Vehicle Incident
In a disputed workplace incident, specialist analysis was used to examine CCTV footage and reconstruct the circumstances surrounding a collision between a forklift truck and a pedestrian.
The investigation combined CCTV analysis with an on-site reconstruction to examine the circumstances of the incident. Our expert:
Reviewed and analysed the available CCTV footage
Attended the site to reconstruct the incident and compared findings with the available video evidence
Used drone footage and head-mounted cameras to recreate relevant viewpoints
Assessed the forklift driver's lines of sight and visibility
Considered the positioning of signage and CCTV cameras
Provided independent expert opinion on what the evidence could reliably establish
Discuss a Complex Insurance Claim
If you are dealing with a complex, disputed or high-value insurance claim, our team can help you identify the forensic expertise required and consider the most appropriate next steps.
Whether you need early input on the available evidence, an independent review or a specialist expert opinion, speak to our casework team about your claim.
Our dedicated Casework Team provides a single point of contact throughout the claim, helping to identify and coordinate the appropriate forensic expertise and manage communication from initial instruction through to completion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should a forensic expert be instructed in an insurance claim?
Forensic expertise can be valuable where there are questions around liability, causation or the interpretation of evidence. Early input can also help identify evidential gaps and whether further investigation could add value.
Can a forensic expert review evidence that has already been collected?
Yes. Existing evidence such as CCTV, digital evidence, medical records, collision evidence or documents can be independently reviewed to assess its significance, reliability and limitations.
Can you review another expert's report or findings?
Yes. Our experts can independently review existing reports and findings to assess whether the conclusions are supported by the available evidence and identify areas that may require further consideration.
What types of insurance claims can forensic experts support?
Forensic expertise can support motor, casualty and liability, complex injury, workplace, suspected fraud, property and fire, clinical negligence and fatality claims.
How can forensic evidence help assess liability in an insurance claim?
Forensic evidence can help establish the circumstances of an incident and assess whether the available evidence supports the accounts provided. This may involve one or several forensic disciplines depending on the claim.
Can Forensic Access support an insurance claim before litigation?
Yes. We can provide early evidence review, technical advice and forensic investigation before litigation, as well as formal expert reports and expert witness support where required.
Why work with Forensic Access
Independent forensic expertise for insurers and their legal teams
Access to forensic and medical specialists across multiple disciplines
Dedicated casework support throughout the lifecycle of a claim
Flexible support from early evidence review through to litigation
High standards of quality maintained across every instruction
What Our Customers Say
“Thank you for your work in relation to the joint report, the whole team is very grateful. Thank you so much for your help and please pass on our thanks to your firearms expert.”
"I am consistently impressed by the quality of expert reports I receive through Forensic Access. Whether in toxicology, psychiatric reports or traffic reconstruction, the level of experience of the experts is consistently strong. We can be confident in their ability to give evidence in court if / when required."
"Forensic Access provided an excellent service with regards to our enquiry, which was impressive and very appreciated. The casework manager for our case was very professional and courteous."
"I have used Forensic Access for many years, instructing a wide range of experts. Every person I have dealt with has been helpful, friendly, and kind. I am impressed by the quality of the experts."
"The Forensic Access experts we have instructed have been extremely knowledgeable, informative, easy to work with and able to explain complex topics in straightforward language that the court and juries are able to understand. We have no hesitation in using the same experts for future cases."
"I consistently receive helpful same day responses, which is invaluable because it allows me to know exactly where I stand. The fact that they usually have multiple experts available, allowing me to obtain two quotes for legal aid applications, is also extremely helpful."
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**Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
Call us
01235 774870
Email us
science@forensic-access.co.uk