Drug Expert Witnesses in Washington

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Drug expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pharmacology, toxicology, pain management, and addiction medicine. Some of the most common specialties include clinical pharmacology, forensic toxicology, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. They can opine on the effects of prescription drugs, controlled substances, drug interactions, impairment, overdose, and standard of care.

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Average Drug Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$450/hr

Review Fee

$525/hr

Deposition Fee

$550/hr

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Drug Experts in Washington

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a nationally renown authority in toxicology. He received his Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has served as Toxicology Program Director in the Department of Environmental Health at the University of Washington, then as Associate Chairman of the Department, as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Public Health, and Associate Vice Provost for Research. He is currently Dean and Vice Provost of the Graduate School at the University of Washington. This expert continues his academic appointment as Professor Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, and Public Health Genetics. He has served as the founding director of the Center for Ecogenetics & Environmental Health, an NIEHS Core Center of Excellence. Nationally, he has served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the American Board of Toxicology, and as President of the Society of Toxicology. He has also served on the Board of Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Academy of Sciences /National Resource Council, as a member of the Board of Directors and Vice-President of the Toxicology Education Foundation, and on the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences. He is an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Academy of Toxicological Sciences. This expert was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, and to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. He has published over 150 scientific articles and book chapters in the field of toxicology and risk assessment. He is the sole author of a widely used Law Review article titled on scientific judgment and toxic torts.

    Dean and Vice Provost, A Major University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Kansas Medical Center

    Seattle,

    Washington

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $575/hr

    Medication Information Specialist with over 30 years of pharmaceutical experience in the areas of mental health comorbities, chronic pain management, psychiatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacoepidemiology, substance abuse, therapeutic medication monitoring, pharmaceutical marketing, illicit drug usage, adverse drug reactions, medication interactions, dietary and herbal supplements.

    Emeritus Professor, A University in WA

    Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Southern California

    Pullman,

    Washington

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What Can a Drug Expert Witness Opine On?

Prescription Management

Overseeing and renewing patient medications.

Medication Therapy Management

Optimizing medication regimens for patients.

Drug Utilization Review

Analyzing prescribed drugs for safety.

Compounding Medications

Creating customized medications for patients.

Patient Counseling

Educating patients on medication use.

Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring

Tracking and managing side effects of drugs.

FAQs for Drug Expert Witnesses

What is a drug expert witness?

A drug expert witness is a qualified professional who explains drug use, effects, and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex drug issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a drug expert witness?

A drug expert witness supports criminal drug charges, DUI and toxicology cases, prescription errors, overdose and poisoning claims, product liability, and pharmaceutical malpractice.

How can a drug expert witness evaluate prescription practices for standard of care?

A drug expert witness evaluates prescription practices for standard of care by reviewing records, guidelines, dosing, monitoring, and prescriber decisions against accepted medical standards.

What specific qualifications should a drug expert witness possess for federal litigation?

A drug expert witness for federal litigation should have advanced pharmacology or toxicology credentials, relevant clinical or research experience, and a proven record of reliable expert testimony.

How does a drug expert witness analyze causation in alleged adverse drug reactions?

A drug expert witness analyzes causation in alleged adverse drug reactions by reviewing medical records, drug data, timing, alternative causes, and applying accepted scientific criteria.

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