Road Accident Fund claims
Industrial psychology assessment and opinion relating to the vocational and earnings impact of injury.
Medico-legal services
Industrial psychology opinion for high-stakes legal decisions.
Support for plaintiff and defendant attorneys concerning employability, earnings and career disruption following injury.
Industrial psychology reporting
Understand the vocational consequences of injury.
Affinity supports both plaintiff and defendant attorneys with detailed, researched industrial psychology reports.
The work considers the claimant’s background, education, specialist knowledge, skills, career plans, employment history and available evidence in relation to the questions posed.
Questions may include
- How have injuries affected employability?
- What is the likely impact on career progression?
- What evidence is relevant to past earnings?
- What may affect future earnings capacity?
- Has an unplanned career change occurred?
- What assumptions and limitations must be stated?
Matters listed by the practice
Industrial psychology reports can be requested for several claim types.
Work and mine accidents
Consideration of work history, role demands, employability and career consequences.
Train accidents
Evidence-led analysis within the scope of industrial psychology expertise.
Personal injury claims
Assessment of employment and career implications where an industrial psychology opinion is required.
Medical negligence claims
Vocational and earnings analysis in the context of the available clinical and occupational evidence.
Plaintiff and defendant instructions
A structured, impartial professional process responsive to the questions contained in the instruction.
Instruction process
A clear route from enquiry to report.
The process, document requirements and expected timing are confirmed directly with Affinity for each matter.
Initial instruction
Provide basic case details, the party represented and the question requiring opinion.
Document review
Confirm the relevant records, reports and employment information required.
Assessment arrangements
Coordinate the claimant assessment at an agreed location and time.
Evidence integration
Consider interview, assessment, records and collateral information.
Report preparation
Develop a clear, substantiated industrial psychology opinion within scope.
Follow-up
Address appropriate queries or further requirements according to the engagement.
Professional profile
Professional credentials.
HPCSAIndustrial Psychologist registration • PS 0124028.
ExperiencePsycho-legal assessment experience since 2005.
TrainingSAMLA Expert Witness Training Seminar.
InstructionsPlaintiff and defendant instructions.
Important: This public website does not accept confidential medical or legal documents. Use the enquiry form to request Affinity’s approved secure submission process.
Medico-legal FAQ
Common instruction questions.
Affinity supports both plaintiff and defendant attorneys.
Affinity provides industrial psychology reporting for RAF, mine, train, work-related, personal injury and medical negligence matters.
Start with basic case and attorney details through the enquiry form. Affinity will then confirm the appropriate secure document process and full requirements.
Timing depends on the scope, available documentation, assessment scheduling and the engagement agreed directly with Affinity.