29 April 2026 Simon Berney-Edwards 926 Case Updates Previous criticism used to highlight defects in expert evidence by Simon Berney-Edwards Summary The case of Maina Kumari Rai v Advantage Insurance Company Limited (T/A Hastings Insurance) [2026] EWHC 784 (KB) provides a good reminder that previous criticism can be brought up to discredit your expert evidence. Learning points for Experts Make sure you properly reflect on previous criticism and consider how you may wish to adapt your approach. If you have omitted certain tests or assessments make sure you state clearly within your report why you have not considered any particular methodology or evidence. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to judgment Share Print Tags 16. Criticism and Complaints17. Maintaining your professional edge10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Related articles Regal BA Limited v Jun Zhang [2026] EWHC 1446 (Ch) Lessons for Expert Witnesses from O'Neill v Scottish Ambulance Service Board: Independence, Expertise and the Boundaries of Expert Opinion in Remote Clinical Triage Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion A Day in the Life of a General Practitioner Expert Witness Ill-health and sentencing Switch article When can you challenge an Expert Determination? Previous Article Experts acting in conflict zones Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.