Services

All services are personally undertaken by Dr John Gall, a registered Specialist in Forensic and Legal Medicine and independent Consultant Forensic Physician with extensive experience in clinical forensic and occupational medicine. Dr Gall provides a comprehensive range of services for both legal professionals and employers, delivering expert opinions and clinical assessments grounded in evidence-based practice.

While Dr Gall is principally based in the United Kingdom, his services are available internationally, with a particular focus on the Australasian region.

Assessments and Opinions

Depending on the requirements of your case, assessments and medico-legal opinions may be provided in two formats:

  • Following a full clinical assessment of the client, combined with a review of relevant medical and supporting documentation.
  • Based solely on the documentation provided.

Typical turnaround time for reports is 10 working days, subject to the complexity of the matter and receipt of all necessary information.

Clinical Forensic Services Offered

Dr Gall offers specialist expertise in a wide range of medico-legal areas, including but not limited to:

01.

Injury Assessment and Interpretation

Assessment and interpretation of injuries in adults and children, including analysis of causation and consistency with alleged mechanisms.

02.

Torture Documentation

Expert documentation and interpretation of physical and psychological signs consistent with torture, in accordance with international standards.

03.

Sexual Assault Examinations

Evaluation of cases involving alleged sexual assault in both adults and children, with a focus on medico-legal documentation and interpretation.

04.

Child Abuse (Physical and Sexual) and Neglect

Comprehensive assessments in cases of suspected physical abuse, sexual assault, neglect, or maltreatment of children.

05.

Toxicology & Drug Effects

Expert opinions on the clinical effects and toxicology of substances, including alcohol, illicit drugs, and poisons

06.

Fitness for Interview (Police)

Assessment of an individual’s medical and cognitive ability to be interviewed by law enforcement in accordance with legal standards.

07.

Fitness to Appear in Court

Evaluations of physical fitness (excluding mental health issues) to participate in court proceedings.

08.

Fitness for Detention

Medical assessments of individuals in custody to determine their suitability for continued detention.

09.

Cause of Death Determination

Independent opinion on the likely cause of death based on documentation, including post-mortem findings.

10.

Teaching & Education

Provision of lectures, workshops, and training sessions in forensic medicine and occupational health for legal, medical, and academic audiences.

Occupational Medical Services Offered

Insurance Assessments

Medical opinions in relation to personal injury or illness claims in insurance contexts.

Workplace Injuries & Fitness for Work

Evaluation of injuries sustained in the workplace and medical opinions on fitness for employment.

Diving medicals (recreational and occupational)

Australian Aviation (CASA; Classes 1-3) medical examinations.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re a solicitor, barrister, insurer, or employer, Dr Gall offers objective, timely, and legally sound forensic and occupational medical expertise tailored to your case needs.

For more information or to make an enquiry, please Contact us