Personal Injury Photography
Personal Injury Photography (PIP) can implement your instructions quickly and efficiently using high quality, discrete & professional DBS checked photographers. There are a range of benefits to using PIP for your scarring reports, to name a few.
Professional, high quality images to represent the subject as true to life as possible
Choice of venue; work, hospital, home
Provide a permanent record of the prolonged effect of the injury
Provide to scale measurements
Choice of male or female photographer
When instructing PIP you can rest assured that every case is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care. Instructions are turned around within an average of 14 days and very often completed much quicker than this. Where required, we also offer an emergency 48 hour service for urgent cases. We work closely with the client and their legal representatives to obtain the best photographic evidence to assist with a case or claim.
This service is available for members of the public, solicitors or businesses who require an accurate photographic record of personal injuries.
Photographs of your client’s injuries can be useful if the value of your clients claim is disputed. This is especially important they have been left with scarring as a result of the injuries sustained. Many injuries heal through time and it may be the case that by the time a case comes before a court the injuries have healed and for the most part disappeared so photographs are needed to provide a documented record that can be submitted at the time of the case in order for all parties concerned, including a judge or jury to understand fully the nature of the injuries sustained.
Our Services
Scarring Report Service
When instructing PIP you can rest assured that every case is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care. Instructions are turned around within an average of 14 days and very often completed much quicker than this. Where required, we also offer an emergency 48 hour service for urgent cases.
Each report will consist of the following;
- An identification photograph
- A photograph at conversation distance to show the orientation of the scarred area(s)
- Photographs from various angles and distances
- Comparative photographs if applicable
- Close up photographs including some with scale
- A statement of authenticity signed and dated by the photographer, compliant with Civil Procedures Rules (CPR).
- A DBS checked photographer with full ID
- A comprehensive report.
Photographic Evidence for Portal Cases
This service is designed specifically for portal cases and providing you with a high quality of service consisting of photographic evidence in the form of a compact digital dossier ready for circulation and upload.
Instructions are turned around within an average of 7 days and we can also offer our emergency 48 hour service for this product where required.
Your digital report will consist of the following;
- An identification photograph
- A photograph at conversation distance to show the orientation of the scarred area
- A close up photograph including scale
- A statement of authenticity signed and dated by the photographer, compliant with Civil Procedures Rules (CPR).
- A DBS checked photographer with full ID
- The photographs within this report do not include descriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge?
for both our full reports or portal service a flat charge of £150 including travel costs for up to 10 views. Please see above for what each service provides. Additional sets of reports will be charged at £35 per copy if ordered at the same time of instruction. Copies requires after the will incur a charge of £45 per copy. Please note that some complex injuries may require further views which are charged at £15 per additional 4. Views are dependant on the injury being documented and will be quoted upon instruction.
Is there a charge for location shoots?
Our services are undertaken at the clients home or a location that suites them best (Your office, their work, hospital etc) . We charge for all travel at cost and never charge a profit for undertaking your clients photography at their convenience.
Can my client contact you directly with any questions?
Yes, holding your clients’ hands is what we do best and we’re always available to assist with any enquiries they may have.
Can photographs be used to demonstrate my clients difficulties?
Yes, we are often able to include photographs that demonstrate restricted movement and even how specific tasks can be affected for the client.
How quickly will I receive the report?
Our average turnaround for a photographic report is 7 to 10 days, dependant on your client’s availability. However faster turnarounds can be met where necessary; 48 hours is possible, subject to your client’s availability. Please note, there is a slight increase in fee for this expedited service.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We have nation-wide coverage of photographers and can cater for any part of the UK but for faster turn around the areas of Central London to Greater London including surrounding counties of: Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Bucks, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Bedfordshire.
Will my client need to be photographed more than once?
There are occasions where it may be beneficial for your client to be photographed at regular intervals (sometimes months or even years apart) in order to monitor the development of their scarring. We are always able to assist, often ensuring the client is assigned the same photographer where possible, once again assisting the client with their comfort levels throughout this process.
Can my client specify the gender of the photographer?
Yes, we always aim to make the process as comfortable as possible for your client, therefore male and female photographers are available.