Independent opinion you can rely on
Karim Ali has prepared more than 150 independent expert witness reports on workplace and public safety matters, for both plaintiff and defendant solicitors. His reports address liability questions such as which risks were foreseeable, which precautions were reasonably practicable and whether the relevant WHS duties, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards were met.
Reports are prepared in line with the Expert Witness Code of Conduct in Schedule 7 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW). Karim’s overriding duty is to the court, not to the party that instructs him.
Our dedicated expert witness practice has its own website, with full details of services, areas of expertise and how to instruct.
Matters we assist with
- Public liability claims
- Workers’ compensation and work injury damages
- Slips, trips and falls
- Manual handling injuries
- Machinery and plant incidents
- Contractor and subcontractor management
- Psychosocial hazards
Expert services
How we help legal teams
Expert witness reports
Independent reports addressing foreseeability, breach of WHS duties and the precautions that were reasonably practicable.
Early liability assessments
A short, early opinion on the safety issues in a matter, to help with case strategy before committing to a full report.
Site inspections
Inspection of incident sites, plant and conditions, with photographs and measurements where relevant.
Lighting assessments
Lighting measurements for public liability matters where visibility may have contributed to an incident.
Document and system review
Analysis of SWMS, risk assessments, training records, contracts and WHS management systems.
Joint conferences and evidence
Participation in expert conclaves and joint reports, and giving oral evidence when required.
Why solicitors instruct Karim
- Chartered OHS Professional and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety
- Chartered Fellow of IOSH and Certified Safety Professional (BCSP)
- More than 20 years of hands-on experience in high-risk industries
- More than 150 expert reports for plaintiffs and defendants
- Clear, well-reasoned reports written for the court
Instructing an expert
How to instruct
Contact
Send a brief outline of the matter and the questions you need answered.
Conflict check and quote
We confirm there’s no conflict and provide a fee estimate and timeframe.
Brief and inspection
You provide the brief of documents, and a site inspection is arranged where needed.
Report
We deliver a report that complies with the Expert Witness Code of Conduct.
Do you act for plaintiffs or defendants?
Both. Karim has prepared reports for plaintiff and defendant solicitors and insurers. His opinions are independent, and his overriding duty is to the court.
Where are you based?
Karim is based in Sydney and accepts instructions from across Australia.
Where can I find more detail?
Visit WHSExpertWitness.com.au for full details of services, areas of expertise and how to instruct, or contact Karim directly.
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Need an independent WHS expert?
Call Karim on 0414 922 810 or email Karim@safetydeeds.com to discuss your matter.