Dr N P Hinds has acted as an expert witness in Neurology since 2003. His medical reports are supplied primarily to Solicitors, and occasionally medical defence organisations. He deals with all aspects of Clinical Neurology. The majority of instructions are in relation to personal injury or clinical negligence. Dr Hinds does not routinely accept criminal cases although he frequently gives pro-bono advice. He has undertaken formal training as an expert witness and achieved The Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation (Cardiff University / Bond Solon) in 2004. This certification involves training in report writing, giving evidence in Court, relevant Law theory and he has been successfully examined in these matters.

Dr Hinds can normally complete a report within 4 weeks of instruction, depending on complexity. His workload is split approximately 70% claimant and 30 % defendant, although he has carried out several cases as a single joint expert. Dr Hinds is available to discuss potential instructions free of charge prior to any formal commitment.

Areas of Expertise include:- Head Injury, Headache, Whiplash, Peripheral nerve injuries/disorders, Spinal cord injury, Epilepsy, Stroke, Subarachnoid and Cerebral Haemorrhage.

Curriculum Vitae
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Sample Medical Reports
Sample reports written by Dr N P Hinds is available by clicking the links below:-

Personal Injury Report

Medical Negligence Report

In personal injury cases, Dr Hinds typically completes a report within four weeks following the clinical assessment. Clinical assessments are generally conducted at Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea.

In certain circumstances, Dr Hinds can provide domiciliary assessments when travel is impractical due to the nature of the injuries sustained. It is important to note that if a domiciliary assessment is required, this will significantly increase the overall cost, as all travel time from Swansea will be billed at his standard hourly rate of £400 + VAT. These fee are correct as of 1/1/2025. Please note fees are subject to review periodically.

These are tests of the nerves in the hand, arms and legs, and occasionally elsewhere in the body. Sticky electrodes are placed on the skin to record the results of small electric pulses applied to the skin (which feel like a brief tingling sensation) to stimulate the nerves or muscles that are being tested. There are no after-effects. The test takes about 30 minutes. For some patients it is necessary to perform a EMG and record the naturally-occurring electrical activity within muscles. This is normally done with a fine wire inserted into the muscle.

Used to detect disorders of peripheral nerves

These tests are used to detect disorders of the peripheral nerves which can give rise to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning and/or weakness of the hands, arms or legs. Some of the common disorders that can be diagnosed by nerve conduction studies are peripheral neuropathies, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peroneal neuropathy (foot drop) and other nerve injuries.Dr Hinds performs nerve conduction studies and EMG for his own private patients and for other Doctors. If you are concerned that you require private nerve studies or EMG and wish to be referred to Dr Hinds talk to your doctor and ask to be referred to Dr Hinds at either the Sancta Maria or BMI Werndale Hospitals.