Terms & Conditions

  1. TCRI's fees are subject to annual review and amendments will only apply to instructions received after the date of review.
  2. An estimated waiting time for any work will be given at the time of proposed instruction. This estimate will be calculated as accurately as possible, based upon TCRI's case commitments, but may be subject to reasonable change due to unforeseen events.
  3. Clients requiring work on an urgent basis must discuss their requirements prior to instruction. Once a time estimate has been provided, TCRI reserves the right to terminate instructions that become subject to unrealistic time constraints that were not discussed at the time of instruction. Any work that is undertaken on an urgent basis will attract an hourly surcharge of £30.
  4. When conducting scene visits in live traffic TCRI Consultants will be accompanied by an Assistant, where necessary, in order to fulfil TCRI's Health and Safety obligations.
  5. Travelling time in connection with work is chargeable at full hourly rates. Attendance at Case Conference, Court or other appointment / venue will be additional to any estimate given for the completion of a report and is chargeable at full hourly rates.
  6. The client will be responsible for any costs incurred in resourcing documents or other material to be relied upon in the case.
  7. Additional out of pocket expenses, including fares, meal allowances and accommodation are chargeable in addition to hourly rates. Overnight stays external to the UK attract a further charge of £50 per night. Mileage is charged at £0.65 per mile.
  8. Contracts are between TCRI and the person, persons, or company (the Client) giving instructions, not with the Legal Services Commission or the Courts. The person, persons, or company giving instructions are responsible for all fees incurred, including those for Court attendance.
  9. TCRI reserves the right to invoice for late cancellation of conference or Court commitments.
  10. Any equipment subject to loan or lease will be maintained and handled in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions, and will be insured by the Client for the full replacement value.
  11. All invoices must be fully paid within 60 days. In the event that a Client's account becomes outstanding, TCRI reserves the right to place 'on hold' any other work that has been instructed by the client. In the event of failure to comply with this requirement the Client agrees to pay a surcharge at 10% per annum (calculated on a pro rata basis) until the debt is paid.
  12. All amounts quoted exclude Value Added Tax, which is chargeable at Standard Rate.
  13. Any agreements shall be construed as made in England and subject to the Law of England and Wales and subject to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.