Disability Expert Witnesses in New York

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Disability expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including healthcare, social work, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and psychology. Some of the most common specialties among disability expert witnesses include physical disabilities, mental health disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and workplace accommodations. They have provided opinions on the effects of discrimination, accessibility issues, reasonable accommodations, disability benefits claims, and the impact of disabilities on quality of life.

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ID: 17889

Mr. King Leung

New York

This experienced registered architect has 16 years of experience in managing projects for the healthcare and hospitality industries. He earned his BS and BArch from the City College of New York and is a certified LEED AP. He has worked on numerous projects in the healthcare setting, including Mt. Sinai School of Medicine's Rehab Center and Medical Mall. Formerly, he has worked as an architect for...

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ID: 34167

Dr. Karen Hopkins, MD

New York

This expert has over 25 years of experience as a pediatrician with a specialization in neurodevelopmental disabilities. She gained her BS in biology at Tufts University and her MD at New York University School of Medicine. She then completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in developmental/behavioral pediatrics at Albert...

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The Average Disability Expert Witness
Charges $384 / Hour

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Review Fee
$325
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Deposition Fee
$425
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Court Fee
$400
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Disability Expert Witness FAQs

A disability expert witness provides specialized knowledge on disability issues, such as accessibility standards, reasonable accommodations, and disability benefits. They can offer critical insights to inform court decisions.

Disability expert witnesses are often involved in personal injury cases, employment discrimination lawsuits, social security disputes, workers' compensation claims, and ADA compliance cases.

Yes, many disability experts specialize in mental health disabilities. They can provide valuable insight into how these conditions impact an individual's ability to work or perform daily activities.

Disability experts use medical records, functional capacity evaluations, vocational assessments, and other tools to determine the severity of a person's disability and its impact on their life.

Yes, some experts may focus on specific areas like physical disabilities, learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities or developmental disabilities. Their expertise can be crucial in relevant cases.

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