Dr Linda Monaci
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

Testimonials

Some testimonials for medico-legal and clinical services can be found below. If you are interested in a more comprehensive list of the companies that Dr Linda Monaci has worked for, including solicitors firms, agencies, case managers and health insurances, please contact her directly.

"We instructed Dr Monaci in a housing possession case to assess our client's mental capacity and fitness to plead. Years of alcohol dependency had caused our client alcohol-related brain damage and dementia. Due to our client's challenging behaviour, his landlord issued possession proceedings and he was threatened with homelessness.

Dr Monaci was instructed at short notice with an urgent Court deadline pending. Dr Monaci's report was prepared extremely quickly and was very impressive; thorough, well-reasoned and CPR compliant. Dr Monaci took the time to fully assess our client, which was difficult given his challenging behaviour. In addition, Dr Monaci kindly offered to visit our client at his nursing home for the assessment. Dr Monaci's report was extremely beneficial not only to our client's legal case, but also in diagnosing our client's complex conditions and ensuring he receives proper care in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Monaci." Jodie Green, Associate, Russell-Cooke incorporating Alan Edwards & Co

"Dr Monaci provided a highly professional service throughout her instructions. She always responded in a timely manner to our many enquiries which helped us to manage our clients’ expectations. Her investigations were pursued sensitively but exhaustively and her reports were well structured. She was also careful to provide accurate estimates of her fees prior to costs being incurred, which was important to our clients who were funding the case on a private basis." Sarah Sabin, Partner for Gateley Plc

"I instructed Linda to assesses and report on an adult client who had sustained a brain injury during a neurosurgical procedure. It was a pleasure to work with Linda; she fully understood her role as an expert and her instructions, and she provided thorough, balanced and well-reasoned reports within the allotted time scales. The injury produced subtle deficits and Linda's expertise and analysis were very helpful to us in the quantification of damages. It was always easy to reach her for a discussion during the course of what turned out to be a long running case. I would not hesitate to instruct her on future cases." Cecily Cameron, Partner, Henmans Freeth.

"I instructed Dr Monaci to assist in a claim of the utmost severity. My client had been involved in a terrible accident and had suffered devastating injuries. It was obvious to me that Dr Monaci had read every page of the voluminous medical, rehabilitation, care and other records; carefully considered medico-legal reports, lay witness evidence and other relevant documents and thoroughly assessed (and later re-assessed) my client. Dr Monaci's grasp and understanding of her instructions ensured she provided well constructed, thorough, clear and persuasive evidence. She noted a severe decline in all cognitive domains; explained how that would affect my client permanently and made detailed, costed recommendations for continuing rehabilitation. I have no doubt Dr Monaci's evidence was an important factor in achieving the right result for my client, whose future is now secure." Mark Tawn, Solicitor, Davey Law Solicitors, Cirencester


"We instructed Linda in an unusual and complex case of subtle acquired brain injury following a domestic accident. The nature and extent of any attributable deficits were always going to be in dispute. Linda provided a thoughtful and helpful report together with some background research which enabled us to identify and resolve the relevant issues. Linda was very accessible and willing to discuss the detail of how to approach the case. Her written report and advice in conference were of a high standard". Jonathan Peacock, Partner, Irwin Mitchell LLP

"Dr Monaci has provided a quality and professional service to one of our most complex clients. Her reports are very thorough and she was willing to discuss the issues at very short notice and address them by way of a supplementary report. An overall excellent service." Martyn Farr, Associate Director, Senior Litigation Executive, Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors

"Linda Monaci provided an efficient, professional service and produced a fully CPR compliant report which assisted with the resolution of the our client's case." Anna Woolf, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Claims Team, Holmes & Hills LLP

"I instructed Linda in an acquired brain injury case where capacity was an issue and the client was affected by dysphasia. She responded quickly and succinctly addressed all of the issues that I asked her to. Linda is a very helpful and approachable expert." Mark Dignan, Claims Manager, Aviva Insurance

"Linda has consistently provided excellent support for our clients, their support teams and families. She has always been approachable, professional and willing to try out different creative interventions to improve the quality of life of our clients. Furthermore she has been able to speak with one of our clients who has communication difficulties in the two languages she knows, which has been a distinct advantage. "Kathryn Howard, Director of Case Management Services / Senior Case Manager, Brain Injury Services Ltd

"Linda came to Simply Rehab highly recommended for her specialism and professionalism. Since then Linda has consistently provided quality treatment reports in relation to often complex psychological cases."Sandra Phillips, PG Dipl. & PG Cert. Psych UKCP MBACP & partner at Simply Rehab


Useful Resources

Dr Monaci provides highly specialised assessments of clients, aged 16 and over, who have, or who are suspected to have, an organic impairment of the brain. This may include those who have suffered a head injury, or another condition that affects the brain, such as a neuropsychiatric or neurological illness. Dr Monaci also sees clients who may have developed a concern that their intellectual and/or memory functions have been adversely affected. 

The BPS recently issued this guidance on the use of titles, which may help you establish whether a clinician is suitably qualified to carry out medico-legal neuropsychological evaluations and/or treat your current condition.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on good health, prevention and treatment. If you want to find out what treatment is recommended for your condition, click on their website www.nice.org.uk and search as appropriate. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is now the treatment of choice for many common mental health problems.

If you have sustained a brain injury, Headway may be an important source of advice. Headway is a charity that works to improve the life of people after a brain injury. The Brain Injury Group could also provide support; this is a network of specialist brain injury solicitors and support services, providing a complete package of support for brain injured individuals and their families.

 

 

 

NATIONWIDE LOCATIONS Main Consulting Rooms: London, New Malden, Reigate, Guildford, Leatherhead, Southampton and Portsmouth
Correspondence address: Due to environmental reasons and working in multiple locations, electronic correspondence is always preferred.
Contact: linda@monaciconsultancy.com or call 078 21 123 618 for an initial enquiry.