FORENSIC EXPERT EVIDENCE
Forensic Surgical Expert Evidence for Criminal & Civil Proceedings
When a case turns on the nature, mechanism, or timing of an injury, you need a surgical opinion that will hold under cross-examination. Professor Sandip Hindocha FRCS(Plast) is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over two decades of experience providing forensic surgical expert evidence for prosecution, defence, and the court — from Crown Court trials to civil compensation claims.
WHY INSTRUCT US
Five Hundred Instructions. One Standard of Evidence.
500+
Forensic Instructions
20+
Years Expert Practice
48hr
Urgent Report Option
100%
CPR Part 35 Compliant
SURGICAL CREDENTIALS
Why a Plastic Surgeon Carries Weight in the Forensic Arena
General physicians can describe an injury. A plastic surgeon can explain it — in terms of anatomy, tissue mechanics, healing biology, and reconstructive consequence. Professor Sandip Hindocha FRCS(Plast) brings this depth to every forensic instruction, whether the case involves a knife wound, blunt impact, burn, or bite mark.
With over twenty years of surgical practice and a medicolegal career built alongside it, Professor Hindocha is a trusted voice in courts across England and Wales. His reports are rigorous, his reasoning transparent, and his evidence designed to be understood by judge and jury alike.
FRCS(Plast) — Consultant Plastic Surgeon — GMC Specialist Register
FORENSIC EXPERTISE
Four Areas of Forensic Surgical Expertise
Sharp Force Injuries
Incised wounds, stab injuries, slash wounds, and defence wounds. Expert opinion on blade characteristics, wound depth, trajectory, and consistency with the mechanism alleged.
Blunt Force Trauma
Contusions, lacerations, and impact patterns. Expert opinion on force applied, implement characteristics, and whether injuries are consistent with or inconsistent with the stated account.
Burns & Scalds
Contact burns, scalds, and chemical burns. Determination of contact surface, duration of exposure, and age of injury — evidence critical in non-accidental injury and assault cases.
Bite Marks & Soft Tissue
Bite mark patterning and soft tissue injuries consistent with dental trauma. Expert evidence on whether marks are human, animal, or artefactual, and their significance in the case.
WHO CAN INSTRUCT
Accepted Across All Criminal and Civil Forums
Criminal Proceedings
Civil & Other Proceedings
HOW IT WORKS
Your Expert Witness Journey
Initial Consultation
Case Review & Analysis
Report Preparation
Court Attendance
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions.
I accept instructions in criminal and civil proceedings where surgical expertise is required — sharp force injuries, blunt force trauma, bite marks, burns and scalds, and cases requiring interpretation of surgical wounds or post-mortem findings.
Standard reports are delivered within 10–14 working days of receipt of all materials. Urgent reports can be produced within 48 hours where the matter requires it.
Yes. I provide oral evidence in Crown Court, High Court and County Court proceedings and am experienced in withstanding cross-examination. Urgent listings can be accommodated.
Contact us by telephone or email with a brief summary of your matter. Once availability is confirmed and a conflict check is clear, we issue a letter of acceptance and terms of engagement.
Yes. I am experienced in CPR Part 35 discussions with opposing experts and can produce a joint statement following without-prejudice meetings.
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