Paraplegic Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

This expert has been working in the field of economics for 30 years. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington State University prior to completing all course work towards a Doctorate in Economics, specializing in Labor Economics. A former President of the Collegium of Pecuniary Damage Experts, he has presented more than 40 times at various professional conferences and symposiums hosted by the likes of the Texas Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, National Organization of Forensic Economics, SEAK and the American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts, while he serves as an Editor for the online publication "The Earnings Analyst". This expert taught economics at the university level for 10 years prior to branching into economic analysis and consulting. Currently, this expert is the President of a national forensic economic consulting firm. He prepares, researches, and analyzes financial and economic data and provides economic damages calculations, consulting services, and expert reports in support of litigation. He has testified more than 100 times.

This expert has over 18 years of experience as a physical therapist. He received two B.S. degrees from Langston University in Biology and Physical Therapy, respectively. He also received a M.S. in Orthopedics from Texas Woman's University and a D.P.T. in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. He previously served as the Lead Physical Therapist at Michael E. Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center. In addition to serving as a Physical Therapist and Medical Officer for the United States Army Reserves, he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for a physical therapy and wellness center where he manages a team of 11 employees/therapists. He also manages a medical staffing company that employs approximately over 500 therapists.

This highly qualified expert oversees research on the wind resistance of asphalt shingles. He received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. He is a member of the American Association for Wind Engineering. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on the subject of asphalt shingles including the effects of wind and other environmental factors on the material. He is currently a forensic engineering specialist. Their analysis of construction and design practice is based on Code and industry standards and they have provided over $220 million worth of repair and rehabilitation correcting deficient construction and design issues. This rehabilitation includes single family homes, high rise condominiums, etc.

This expert has two earned doctorates in nursing and over 30 years of experience as a nurse and an advanced practice nurse. She has had extensive experience in long term care and rehabilitation, has over 25 years as a Professor of Nursing, and is a recent Past President of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. She is an editor of the a major nursing journal.

This extremely qualified expert is a certified rehabilitation nurse with years of experience in the field. She received her BSN degree from Maryville University and her MSN degree from the University of Texas, where she also completed a PhD program focusing on rehabilitation science. She is a member of various professional associations, including Sigma Theta Tau and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, which honored her with its President's Award in 2014. She has published 16+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for 3+ renowned nursing journals. She lectures both nationally and internationally and is a former clinical educator of rehabilitation and geriatrics at the University of Texas, where she also managed the rehabilitation admission program and worked as a clinical geriatric nurse specialist. Additionally, she is a former staff nurse focusing on adult rehabilitation at both St. Johns Mercy Medical Center and SSM Rehabilitation Institute. She is currently an independent nurse consultant in Texas.

This board certified physical medicine specialist has been practicing for 40 years. He completed his BA, MD, and Physical Medicine Residency at Temple University. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies where he has served in many different roles, from special committee member, to treasurer, to president to board member. These societies include the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. He has published 90+ peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts in addition to 23 book chapters and books. He has done over 200 presentations worldwide. He has received multiple honors and awards in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is currently a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Professor of Anesthesia at a major medical university. In addition, he is also a practicing physician at a nursing home in Texas.

This expert is a vocational specialist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who has provided vocational evaluation, occupational counseling, and labor market evaluation services for the severely disabled since 2009. Her professional career includes work with work with several career services and therapy groups. Her professional associations include the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, the American Board of Vocational Experts, the Baylor Women's Council of Austin, and Junior League of Austin. Her academic and teaching appointments include lecturer and curriculum design positions at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Austin Resource Center for Independent Living. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas at Austin.

This physical therapist and healthcare administrator has over 25 years of clinical experience and 12 years in managerial roles. She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and also later received a Master of Health System Management and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman's University. The expert worked as a Staff Physical Therapist at Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital, a Contract Physical Therapist with Premier Health Staff, and a Clinical Program Manager at Accelerated Care Plus. More recently, she has held managerial roles, including her current position as the Director of Physical Medicine and Wound Care Services for a general medical and surgical facility in Texas. She is a Certified Wound Specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Wound Management, as well as a member of the American Board of Wound Management Board of Directors.

Expertise in functional impairments and disabilities, particularly concerning Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other acquired brain injury that often result in cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical sequelae. Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) with a subspecialty board certification in Brain Injury Medicine. Current clinical practice is in an academic medical center and a community based hospital.

This certified life care planner and rehabilitation counselor has been in active practice since 2002, before which she served as a behavioral therapist. A member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, she earned her BA in Psychology from Western State College of Colorado and her MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.

This expert is a sport scientist, trained in exercise physiology and bio-mechanics. He recently served as the National Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as the Director of the Monfort Family Human Performance Research Laboratory at Colorado Mesa University. At the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, he was Recovery Center Leader, Head of Sport Biomechanics and Engineering, and Senior Physiologist. He has over 40 years experience in Olympic sports. This expert has served as an associate professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Co-Director of the Motor Behavior Research Laboratory with adjunct appointments in Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. He was the Department Chair of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine at California Lutheran University and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Other positions include: Director of Research and Development for USA Gymnastics, Scientific Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, and Chair of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics. He has written 11 books, over 25 book chapters, received over $¼ million in grants and contracts, published over 300 articles on sport performance, over 35 professional awards. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as an Athlete Recovery Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness EMT, and has several certifications in emergency communications, emergency medicine, and search and rescue.

This qualified expert is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She earned her BS at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County before earning an MD and a PhD in integrative biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She then completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Arkansas before becoming board certified. This expert is very active in her field as a member of several professional societies including the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Arkansas Medical Society. In addition, this expert has received several research grants and has published 6 peer-reviewed articles. This expert is currently a consulting physician as multiple facilities including a nursing home, inpatient rehab facility, and a medical-legal consulting firm in Texas. She is also a medical director and physician at an acute rehab center.