Life Expectancy Expert Witnesses

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Life Expectancy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death. Some of the most common specialties include actuarial science, epidemiology, rehabilitation medicine, and vocational assessment. They can opine on the effects of injuries, disabilities, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors on projected lifespan and future damages.

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This well-qualified expert has been in the field of geriatric medicine for over 25 years. After earning his BA from Pitzer College, he went on to earn an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. He earned his MD from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Harvard Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University. He has over 150 peer reviewed publications and is recognized as a leader in the field of exceptional longevity. He is founder and director of the New England Centenarian Study and a principal investigator of the Long Life Family Study and the Longevity Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging. Currently, he serves as a professor of medicine at Boston University and a Senior Attending for the geriatrics section at Boston Medical Center. This expert is also a telemedicine physician for ~8 nursing homes in Massachusetts and Maine, covering weeknights and weekends for acutely ill SNF patients.

    Attending Physician, A medical center and three nursing homes in MA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

    Beverly,

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly-qualified life expectancy calculations and life insurance underwriting expert has been consulting in the field for nearly three decades. She earned her BA in public health from Johns Hopkins University and an MPH in occupational epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting and a member of the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences. She has authored over 80 insurance-related publications throughout her career, including underwriting manuals. The expert formerly served as an underwriting researcher for Lincoln National Reinsurance, Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance, and Kaiser Permanente. Currently, she serves as the principal of a private life and health insurance consultancy in Nevada.

    Principal, A life and health insurance consultancy in NV

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Las Vegas,

    Nevada

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What Can a Life Expectancy Expert Witness Opine On?

Life Expectancy Calculation

Determine average lifespan based on demographics.

Health Risk Assessment

Evaluate factors affecting individual longevity.

Population Aging Analysis

Study trends in aging populations over time.

Mortality Rate Estimation

Estimate death rates within specific populations.

Quality of Life Index Development

Create measures for life quality evaluation.

Intervention Impact Studies

Assess effects of health interventions on longevity.

FAQs for Life Expectancy Expert Witnesses

What is a life expectancy expert witness?

A life expectancy expert witness is a medical or actuarial professional who estimates how long someone is likely to live for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing data, and testifying to clarify life expectancy issues.

In what case types can a life expectancy expert witness provide assistance in personal injury litigation?

A life expectancy expert witness assists in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability cases.

How does a life expectancy expert witness calculate projected remaining lifespan?

A life expectancy expert witness calculates projected remaining lifespan using actuarial life tables, medical records, lifestyle factors, and statistical risk adjustments.

What qualifications should a life expectancy expert witness possess for admissible testimony?

A life expectancy expert witness should have advanced medical or actuarial training, relevant clinical or statistical experience, and a proven record of objective, evidence-based testimony.

How does a life expectancy expert witness address comorbidities in their analysis?

A life expectancy expert witness evaluates each comorbidity’s severity, interaction, and treatment to adjust standard mortality data and produce an individualized life expectancy estimate.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting life expectancy 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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