COVID-19 Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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COVID-19 expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including infectious disease, epidemiology, public health, and occupational medicine. Some of the most common specialties include hospital administration, long term care, workplace safety, and vaccine policy. They can opine on the effects of COVID-19 on transmission risk, standard of care, causation, and damages in litigation.

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COVID-19 Experts in Illinois

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  1. Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    This supremely qualified, board certified pediatric infectious diseases specialist currently holds an assistant professorship at among the finest medical institutions in the country. He has authored a vast body of publications in his field, and has pursued numerous grant funded pediatrics research projects. He has extensive experience in medico-legal consulting.

    Medical Director, A Top Children's Hospital in IL

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Columbia University

    Chicago,

    Illinois

  2. Insurance Claims Handling & Bad Faith Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $600/hr

    This insurance industry veteran has 30+ years of experience in the field. He is currently active as the Owner of an insurance claims consulting business that provides P&C claim audits, studies of industry best practices, and expert witness testimony. Previously, the expert served as a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he was the National Practice Leader for the Property & Casualty claims consulting practice. The expert earned his B.S. in Mathematics from Elmhurst College and holds the Associate in Risk Management and Casualty Claim Law Associates designations. He has authored works in several industry publications and is often quoted in insurance-related articles.

    Owner, An insurance claims consulting firm in IL

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Elmhurst College

    Parkville,

    Illinois

  3. Infectious Diseases Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified expert has over 50 years of experience in his field. He earned his BS and MS at the University of Illinois, and his MD at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Illinois. He has lectured and been published extensively, and is a member of several professional medical associations. Previously, he has held various academic appointments, and served as the Chief of Infectious Disease at the West Side VA Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Medicine and Microbiology at a Medical School in Illinois.

    Professor of Medicine and Microbiology, A Medical School in Illinois

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois at Chicago

    Oak Park,

    Illinois

  4. Economics, Finance & Accounting Expert Witness

    This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in economics, finance, and accounting. He received his BA in economics from the University of Chicago, where he also earned his MBA in finance and accounting and his PhD in business economics. This expert is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Economics Association. He has formerly served as the principal for Chicago Partners, managing principal for the Analysis Group, and chief economist for the New York State Attorney General's Office. He has also taught graduate-level economics courses as a lecturer of law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a lecturer in the economics department and graduate school of business at the University of Chicago, and a guest lecturer at Columbia University and Duke University. Currently, this expert serves as a senior consultant for an economic consulting firm based in Illinois.

    Senior Consultant, An economic consulting firm in IL

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Chicago

    Illinois

  5. Paramedics & Emergency Room Nursing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This qualified expert received his BS in biology from Saint Xavier University before earning his MSN from Depaul University. He holds several certifications, including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, trauma nursing, crisis prevention. He is a licensed EMT-paramedic and certified as an emergency communication registered nurse. He has formerly served as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at Saint Xavier University, a first aid RN for Windy City EMS, an emergency room RN and technician for Advocated Health System, and an emergency room RN for Palos Community Hospital and Presence Mercy Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as an emergency room RN for a community hospital in Illinois, as well as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at both a community college and a university.

    Adjunct Clinical Teacher, A University in IL

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), DePaul University

    Sugar Grove,

    Illinois

  6. Family Medicine & Nursing Home Administration Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 36 years of experience as a skilled care nursing facility director and attending physician. After earning his BS from Illinois State University and his MD from the University of Illinois, he completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Illinois. He also went on to earn his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. This expert is board certified in family medicine with a specialization in geriatrics. He is also a fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians and on the board of directors for the American Association for Physician Leadership. Among his former roles, he served as the medical director at four nursing homes in Illinois: Prairie View Nursing Home, Basswood Nursing Home, Colonial Hall, and Greenfield Retirement Home. Currently, this expert is the chief medical officer for a rural community care organization in Illinois as well as the medical director for a community care alliance in Colorado.

    Chief Medical Officer, A rural community care organization in IL

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Massachusetts

    Illinois

What Can a COVID-19 Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Covid 19 Expert Witnesses

What is a covid 19 expert witness?

A COVID-19 expert witness is a medical or scientific professional who explains COVID-related facts and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, analyzing COVID-19 protocols, and testifying to clarify complex issues.

In what case types might I require a COVID-19 expert witness?

You may need a COVID-19 expert witness in medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace exposure, long COVID disability, infection control, insurance, and public health policy cases.

How should I evaluate the credentials of a COVID-19 expert witness?

Evaluate a COVID-19 expert witness by reviewing their medical or epidemiological degrees, board certifications, peer‑reviewed research, clinical experience, and prior testimony.

What role can a COVID-19 expert witness play in challenging causation?

A COVID-19 expert witness can challenge causation by analyzing medical records, exposure history, and scientific data to dispute whether COVID-19 actually caused the claimed harm.

How can a COVID-19 expert witness support damages quantification?

A COVID-19 expert witness supports damages quantification by linking medical evidence to lost income, care costs, long-term health impacts, and future financial losses.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting covid 19 expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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