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.
Quote from a solicitor: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank you
for all your assistance in this matter. I am confident that it is in part the
strength of your report which convinced the CPS to come to the
negotiating table at all, and so it has been invaluable despite the trial not
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INFORMATION
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:
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A private leisure club where a visitor caught Legionnaires' disease
from a hot tub.
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A hotel where a visitor caught Legionnaires' disease.
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Investigation of a private boat to determine whether it was
possible to catch Legionnaires Disease from the boat’s water
system
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Cases of nosocomial Legionnaires' disease.
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A hotel in the USA where a visitor died from Legionnaires' disease.
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A building in London suspected as being the source of a workman
on site catching Legionnaires' disease.
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An investigation into the causes of a major failure of a heating
system causing millions of pounds of damage.
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Attendance at Inquests into the deaths of patients at hospitals
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Determination of whether an extension increased the risks of
Legionella being present.
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Helping several hotels respond to questions prior to potential
prosecutions from Environmental Health Officers.
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A major Legionnaires' disease outbreak possibly coming from
multiple cooling towers.
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A ship where there was a potential case of Legionnaires' disease
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Helping a water treatment company defend itself against a claim
from one of its customers
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Scalding of a guest
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Refurbishment of a school leading to Legionella bacteria
proliferation
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Major flooding during cleaning processes
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Injury to staff caused by water treatment chemicals
AWARD WINNING EXPERT
Winner of several Expert Witness awards.
WATER TREATMENT
LEGIONELLA
PSEUDOMONAS
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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.
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Nigel Richardson
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