Independent reports grounded in engineering evidence — supporting injury, liability and product safety claims.
With over 15 years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of access equipment, we have the knowledge and background to provide expert witness reports to help with accident investigations.
At the Test & Research Centre, we provide independent Expert Witness reports relating to ladders, step ladders, scaffold towers, and similar access equipment involved in accidents or alleged product failures. Whether the incident occurred at home, on a construction site, or in a workplace setting, our engineering-led analysis offers an impartial, evidence-based view to support legal proceedings.
We are a proud member of the Expert Witness Institute, and our experts are experienced in providing formal reports for personal injury and product liability cases. We work in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR Part 35) and can act either as a single joint expert or on behalf of an individual party.
We support solicitors, insurers, Trading Standards, and private clients in cases involving:
Our reports are thorough, technically robust, and written in clear language suitable for court proceedings.
Unlike many consulting engineers, we operate a dedicated access product testing laboratory. This allows us to conduct controlled, standardised tests on the actual product in question — a powerful tool for verifying technical performance, structural integrity, or manufacturing defects.
Whether the evidence comes from documentation, photos, or physical samples, we apply our deep understanding of access equipment and relevant standards (such as EN 131 and BS 1139) to each case.
We’ll assess the scope of the case and advise on whether an expert report is appropriate.
We examine the disclosed documentation, imagery, or product samples.
If required, we can perform testing to relevant standards in our accredited facility.
A detailed, CPR-compliant report is produced, suitable for legal proceedings.
If needed, we can attend court to explain and defend our findings.
We have provided Expert Witness services in cases involving:
Although case specifics are confidential, our experience spans multiple product liability and personal injury claims over the past four years.
If you’re dealing with a legal case involving a ladder, scaffold tower, or other access product, contact us for a confidential discussion about how we can help.
34 Regal Drive, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BE.
A UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and training facility that specialises in access equipment.
