MAKING THE COMPLEX SIMPLE

One solicitor commented after using Nigel Richardson “I was very satisfied with Mr Richardson. His report was detailed and he explained himself clearly in a conference with counsel... He was very knowledgeable and gave a common sense and well reasoned opinion” As the 2017 winner of the Lawyers Monthly “Expert Witness of the Year for Water Treatment” Nigel has a detailed knowledge of his subject that can be used to support your client when needed. Check out our Legionella risk blog by clicking on the link here.

Involvement in the industry Over 39 years in the water treatment industry. Read more about Nigel Richardson by clicking on this link

Spa Pools Spa pools represent the third largest source of Legionnaires’ disease. Download the HSE’s HSG 282 here.

Pseudomonas in Hospitals There are on average 10 times more cases of illness caused by Pseudomonas than by Legionella bacteria. Read more here.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

Whether it be for hot and cold water services, cooling towers or hot tubs you may want to have an initial view of whether your case “has legs” or whether Nigel is the right Expert for you. This is why you are welcome to phone for an initial free consultation to discuss your case and needs, only this way can you best judge whether Nigel can help you, but you won’t be disappointed. He has many satisfied solicitors that can provide a reference if you would like one.

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EXPERIENCE

Examples of cases Nigel Richardson has been involved in include: • A private leisure club where a visitor caught Legionnaires' disease from a hot tub. • A hotel where a visitor caught Legionnaires' disease. • Investigation of a private boat to determine whether it was possible to catch Legionnaires Disease from the boat’s water system • Cases of nosocomial Legionnaires' disease. • A hotel in the USA where a visitor died from Legionnaires' disease. • A building in London suspected as being the source of a workman on site catching Legionnaires' disease. • An investigation into the causes of a major failure of a heating system causing millions of pounds of damage. • Attendance at Inquests into the deaths of patients at hospitals • Determination of whether an extension increased the risks of Legionella being present. • Helping several hotels respond to questions prior to potential prosecutions from Environmental Health Officers. • A major Legionnaires' disease outbreak possibly coming from multiple cooling towers. • A ship where there was a potential case of Legionnaires' disease • Helping a water treatment company defend itself against a claim from one of its customers • Scalding of a guest • Refurbishment of a school leading to Legionella bacteria proliferation • Major flooding during cleaning processes • Injury to staff caused by water treatment chemicals

AWARD WINNING EXPERT

Winner of the Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness of the Year for “Water Treatment Consultancy”, 2017.

GETTING IN TOUCH

Nigel Richardson PHONE MOBILE: +44 (0)7958 124563 EMAIL expert.witness@collatonconsultancy.com Free initial consultation to see whether Nigel can help you with your case.

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WELCOME

Collaton Consultancy Limited offers Expert Witness services in areas such as water treatment, Legionella and Pseudomonas causation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Nigel Richardson has been involved in several high profile cases where the HSE or Environmental Health have started prosecutions against sites. Nigel’s in-depth knowledge of Legionella, water treatment, Legislation and Guidance have resulted in many positive outcomes for site. Click here to link to Collaton Consultancy website