A liability report is key to determining whether a breach of duty occurred in a clinical negligence case. This post explains what’s included and why it matters in legal proceedings.
Receiving treatment for an illness or injury can be a difficult time. When something goes wrong - whether treatment is delayed, a diagnosis is missed, or a mistake is made - an already challenging situation can become far more complex and distressing.
In clinical negligence cases, these issues are examined in detail to determine whether the care provided fell below acceptable standards. That’s where a liability report (also referred to as a breach of duty report) comes in.
A liability report, sometimes called a breach of duty report, assesses whether a healthcare provider failed in their duty of care when diagnosing or treating a patient. It forms a critical part of a clinical negligence claim.
The report involves a detailed review of the claimant’s medical records and relevant documentation, conducted by a qualified and experienced expert witness. It provides a clinical opinion on whether the care given met the expected standard - or whether a breach occurred that caused or contributed to the claimant’s injury or condition.
At Tessa Gough Associates, we offer two types of liability reports:
Both report types are written clearly, objectively, and in line with legal expectations.
Clinical negligence claims are complex and often involve lengthy legal processes. A clear, evidence-based liability report:
Whether you're working on behalf of the claimant or defendant, having a robust liability report is essential to building a strong, informed legal case.
Our liability and breach of duty reports are written by expert witnesses with in-depth clinical experience in the relevant field. This includes nurses and healthcare professionals who have worked in the NHS, private sector, community settings, and prison healthcare.
All expert witnesses at Tessa Gough Associates:
We are committed to delivering high-quality liability reports that support fair and evidence-based outcomes.
In addition to liability reports, Tessa Gough Associates also provides:
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team about liability reports or any of our other services, please get in touch.
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