Occupational Therapy Expert Witnesses

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Occupational therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and workplace ergonomics. Some of the most common occupational therapy expert witness specialties also include hand therapy, assistive technology, neurorehabilitation, and sensory processing disorders. They can opine on the effects of traumatic brain injuries, stroke recovery, developmental disabilities, workplace injuries, and aging-related conditions.

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Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in occupational medicine, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania before earning his MPH in public health leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD at Temple University. He subsequently completed an internal medicine internship...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This qualified physical medicine and rehabilitation expert earned his BS in biology from the University of North Carolina, his MS in health care administration from Touro International University, and his MD from East Carolina University. He also completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation from East Carolina University. This expert is board certified in physical medicine and...

Vocational Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in counseling and human services as well as his MS in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. He is both a licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner. This expert is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This qualified expert earned her BS in computer science from International Christian University in Japan before earning her DO from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She subsequently completed an internship at Alameda County Medical Center, a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, and a fellowship in pain medicine at UC San...

Life Care Planning and Vocational Evaluation Expert WitnessView profile

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Life Care Planning and Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness

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Michigan

This certified life care planner and vocational evaluator has decades of experience in economic damages evaluation. He received specialized training in the economics of personal injury and work capacity evaluation, and he serves as a reviewer for The Earnings Analyst and the Journal of Forensic Vocationology. He has published numerous articles on life care planning and vocational and...

Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Mississippi

This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he...

Burn Care Expert WitnessView profile

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Burn Care Expert Witness

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Oregon

This expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.

Clinical Neuropsychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Neuropsychology Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This qualified neuropsychologist is trained in both clinical and research-based neuropsychology, with additional expertise in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, in both children and adults. She is expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological conditions. She is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Psychological Association.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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New York

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...

Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the...

Economics Expert WitnessView profile

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Economics Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has been working in the field of economics for 30 years. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington State University prior to completing all course work towards a Doctorate in Economics, specializing in Labor Economics. A former President of the Collegium of Pecuniary Damage Experts, he has presented more than 40 times at various professional conferences and...

Life Care Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Life Care Planning Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This life care planning expert earned a masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He is a certified life care planner and a licensed vocational rehabilitation counselor. He belongs to the International Association of Rehabilitation Providers and the International Academy of Life Care Planners. He is currently a self-employed life care...

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a physiatrist. He received his BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University before earning his MD from the University of California San Francisco. He subsequently completed an internship at Highland General Hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he served as both...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert received his Masters degree in 1997 at McMaster University and in 2004, he was awarded his PhD from Carleton University. His PhD contribution resulted in significant changes in the 2005 National Building Code of Canada, NBCC. During his graduate studies, he taught several courses including Engineering Mechanics, Surveying, Highway and Transportation, Bridge Design, and Properties of...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

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Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated...

Long Term Care Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Long Term Care Administration Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert has been an administrator in every kind of long term senior living community, from independent living through nursing homes. He has actively participated in long term care peer organizations and served on numerous boards and committees in the nursing home/assisted living community field. Formerly, this expert was an administrator at Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a...

Pediatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatry Expert Witness

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Virginia

This Fullbright scholarship-winning developmental pediatrics specialist has been appointed to numerous high ranking academic and clinical appointments throughout his 30+ year medical career, including medical director at among the nation's most respected facilities dedicated to developmental pediatrics research. He is extensively published in his field, and has been involved in major grant funded...

Structural/Architectural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Structural/Architectural Engineering Expert Witness

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Colorado

This highly qualified expert oversees research on the wind resistance of asphalt shingles. He received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. He is a member of the American Association for Wind Engineering. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on the subject of asphalt shingles including the effects of wind and other environmental factors on the material....

Physiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited...

Pediatric Disabilities Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...

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Occupational Therapy Expert Witness FAQs

An occupational therapy expert witness provides insight on cases involving rehabilitation, disability, injury recovery, and adaptive equipment. They can assess treatment plans and patient progress.

These experts are crucial in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and disability claims. They can evaluate the appropriateness of care provided.

Yes, some occupational therapists specialize in areas like pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, or hand therapy. The specialty needed would depend on the specifics of your case.

They can provide assessments on whether appropriate ergonomic practices were followed and if the injury could have been prevented with proper workplace accommodations.

Absolutely. They can provide valuable insights into the necessary ongoing treatments, adaptive equipment needs, and potential costs for long-term care.

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