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Average Microbiology Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$475/hr
Deposition Fee
$525/hr
Court Fee
This double board-certified expert has over 30 years of experience in preventive medicine, specifically aerospace and occupational medicine. He received a M.D. from the University of Kansas and finished a fellowship in Space Medicine at NASA and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Senior FAA Medical Examiner, he has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Preventive Medicine, the Aerospace Medical Association, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is currently very active in academic and clinical positions. He serves as a Medical Consultant to various companies including a major airline. He holds professorships at three different medical universities where he teaches preventive medicine and also teaches aerospace medicine at a military school.
Occupational Medicine Physician, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kansas
Kansas City,
Missouri
This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, the Flight Instructor Certificate, the Flight Engineer Certificate, the Ground Instructor Certificate, and the Control Tower Operator Certificate. The expert spent 16 years as a Line Pilot, Federal Flight Deck Officer, and Pilot Instructor for United Airlines. He has also held operations roles with SurfAir, and FlightOne. He is now an aviation consultant.
Aviation Consultant, A private aviation consultancy in CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Metropolitan State College
Meeker,
Colorado
This expert has over 30 years experience as an insurance claim adjuster specializing in helping clients manage residential and commercial insurance claims after natural disasters or fires damage their property. He is a graduate of University of Central Oklahoma and a Certified Property Manager (CPM) with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He is licensed in 11 states. He is currently the Regional Director at a public insurance adjusting company where he oversees Commercial Insurance Claims, Business Owner Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Recovery from Natural Disaster and Property loss, Commercial Property Re-positioning, and Homeowner Insurance Claim.
Regional Manager, A public insurance adjusting company
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond,
Oklahoma
This licensed registered nurse has over 25 years of experience in nursing, including the fields of medical-surgical, hospice, and community health. She earned her AS from Saint Luke's School of Nursing and her BS in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Along with being licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a registered nurse, she is also a certified nurse life care planner and a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Formerly, she has held a number of nursing positions, including a community and employee health nurse at Clay County Public Health Center, a medical-surgical bedside care nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, and a general medical-surgical nurse for Favorite Healthcare Staffing Services. She has also served as a nurse analyst for Shook, Hardy, and Bacon Lawfirm. Currently, she is a special health care needs service coordinator for a state department of health and senior services as well as a legal nurse consultant and nurse life care planner for a nursing consultancy in Missouri.
Legal Nurse Consultant, A nurse life care planning and consulting service in MO
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Liberty,
Missouri
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What Can a Microbiology Expert Witness Opine On?
Culture Techniques
Growing microorganisms in controlled environments.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Determining bacteria's resistance to antibiotics.
Gram Staining
Differentiating bacteria based on cell wall structure.
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Amplifying DNA for identification purposes.
Serological Testing
Detecting antibodies or antigens in samples.
Microscopic Examination
Using microscopes to analyze microbial samples.
FAQs for Microbiology Expert Witnesses
What is a microbiology expert witness?
A microbiology expert witness is a qualified microbiologist who explains scientific evidence in legal cases. They assist by reviewing lab records, analyzing microbial data, testifying, and clarifying complex microbiology issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a microbiology expert witness?
A microbiology expert witness handles infection outbreaks, hospital-acquired infections, foodborne illness, product contamination, lab testing errors, bioterrorism, and environmental microbiology cases.
How can a microbiology expert witness evaluate alleged laboratory contamination?
A microbiology expert witness evaluates alleged laboratory contamination by reviewing protocols, reanalyzing test data, inspecting lab practices, and comparing results to contamination patterns.
What microbiology expert witness credentials are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive microbiology expert witness credentials include a PhD, board certification, peer‑reviewed research, clinical or lab leadership, and prior courtroom testimony experience.
How does a microbiology expert witness assess causation in infectious disease disputes?
A microbiology expert witness assesses causation by linking lab results, pathogen characteristics, exposure history, and clinical findings to show the infection’s most likely source.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting microbiology 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.