Expert Witness Services in Driving Assessment and Licensing Decisions
Independent, evidence-informed opinion for legal, insurance and court matters involving driving capacity and functional performance.
Upshot Occupational Therapy provides clear, independent and defensible expert witness reports, and court attendance, for matters where driving capacity is in question.
My approach combines clinical expertise with extensive practical Occupational Therapist Driving Assessment (OTDA) experience and a comprehensive knowledge of both Assessing Fitness to Drive (2022) and Transport for NSW processes.
I help solicitors, insurers and decision-makers understand complex health information regarding driving capacity in plain language.
How I can assist…
• Independent occupational therapy expert witness reports
• Driving assessment opinions and fitness-to-drive considerations
• OTDA re-assessments
• Review and interpretation of clinical and Transport for NSW documentation
• Clear recommendations that address the issues in dispute
• Attendance at conferences, mediation or hearings where required
Why choose Upshot?
• Specialist health expertise: Occupational Therapy knowledge applied to real-world driving function.
• Driving assessment focus: Practical insight into medical, cognitive, physical, sensory and environmental factors that may influence driving ability.
• Objective and impartial: Reports are prepared with professional independence and attention to evidentiary standards.
• Plain-English communication: Complex clinical issues are translated into clear, useful opinions for non-clinical audiences.
• Responsive service: Timely communication, clear instructions and practical support throughout the expert witness process.
Suitable for…
I work with legal practitioners, insurers, government bodies, employers and individuals who require an independent health professional opinion about driving-related capacity and licensing in NSW.
The process:
Initial enquiry: I clarify the referral question, timeframe and required scope of opinion.
Document review: Relevant medical, Allied Health, legal and functional information is considered.
Assessment: Where appropriate, further Occupational Therapist Driving Assessment is undertaken.
Expert report: A clear, independent report is prepared for use in the relevant matter.
Further support: I can respond to questions, attend conferences or provide evidence as required.
