Trauma Expert Witnesses in California

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Trauma expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, critical care, and psychiatry. Some of the most common specialties among trauma expert witnesses also include pediatric trauma, geriatric trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. They have provided opinions on the effects of car accidents, falls, violence-related injuries, sports injuries, and workplace accidents.

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has been a practicing psychologist for almost 25 years. She received her BA from University of Massachusetts and then went on to receive her MA and PhD from California School of Professional Psychology. This expert has constantly improved herself by receiving extensive training in multiple disciplines by the leaders in that field. She has given 7 presentations at differing California psychological conferences and training centers, speaking about her work with sexual abuse victims. She has been working at trauma resolution centers for 23 years. For 20 years, she has worked at a private group practice that specializes in treatment of children, adults, and families of sexual abuse victims and perpetrators. She is experienced in psychological testing, child custody evaluations, sexual abuse assessments, and has previously given expert testimony.

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Co-Owner & Psychologist, A Group Private Practice in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), California School of Professional Psychology

Concord |

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

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Physician, Several medical centers in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

Long Beach |

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in emergency, trauma, and ICU specialties. She earned her BA in psychology and her BS in nursing from Dominican University. She then completed her MS in nursing administration at Holy Names University. This expert is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She formerly was a staff and charge nurse at emergency, trauma, and ICUs throughout California and Hawaii. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing, emergency, and trauma services at an adult level one trauma center in California.

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Registered Nurse and Case Manager, A home health and hospice company in CA

Master of Science (MS), Holy Names University

Richmond |

California

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FAQs for Trauma Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a trauma expert witness in legal proceedings?

A trauma expert witness provides specialized knowledge about injuries, their causes, and treatments. They can help establish causation, assess damages, or testify on standards of care.

What types of cases might require a trauma expert witness?

Trauma experts are often needed in personal injury cases, medical malpractice suits, workers' compensation claims, and criminal cases involving physical harm.

Can a trauma expert witness provide insight into different types of trauma?

Yes, trauma experts can specialize in areas like blunt force trauma, gunshot wounds, burns, or traumatic brain injuries. Their expertise can be crucial in complex cases.

How does a trauma expert witness evaluate the severity of an injury?

They use their medical knowledge and experience to review medical records, images, and other evidence. They may also consider factors like pain levels and long-term impacts.

Why is it important to have a trauma expert witness who is up-to-date with current practices?

Medicine is constantly evolving. An expert who stays current can provide accurate information about modern treatment methods and standards of care.

How does Expert Institute select its Trauma expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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