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Dr. Binit Shah, MD, FAAN
Virginia
Dr. Binit Shah has over 10 years of experience in the field of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University and his Doctorate of Medicine from Wake Forest School of Medicine. After completing his Neurology Residency at Northwestern University/McGaw, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Shah pursued...
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Psychology Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This certified clinical psychologist is a fellow of such prestigious professional societies as the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and has been fellowship trained at among the top institutions for psychiatry in the country. He is published in his field, and practices both in a hospital setting and in private practice.
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Dr. Scott Silverman, MD
Massachusetts
Dr. Scott Silverman has over 15 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his A.B. from Bowdoin College and his M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. After completing his residency in Neurology at UMASS, he pursued a fellowship in Vascular and Critical Care Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Today, Dr. Silverman is board...
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Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Expert Witness
New York
This expert has been practicing for over 40 years and has experience in both hospital and ambulatory care settings. A Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, she has been honored as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. A Former President of the...
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Dr. William Head, MD
New York
Dr. William B. Head has over 45 years of experience in Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his BA from Harvard University and MD from the University of Southern California. He completed residencies in Psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and in Neurology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Today this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. Currently, he serves as an...
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Cerebral Palsy Expert Witness
New York
As a Residence Case Manager for a major Cerebral Palsy corporation, this expert supervised staff at two residential locations and managed the cases for up to 12 consumers, preparing all program documentation for consumers based on Residential Habilitation Plans and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities regulations Currently, and since January 2010, this expert is a Director at United...
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Dr. Brigid Dwyer, MD
Massachusetts
Dr. Brigid C. Dwyer has 7 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine. She earned her BS in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her MD from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed her internship in Medicine, her residency in Neurology, and her fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine and...
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Social Work Mental Health & Child Protective Services Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization...
Dr. David Preston, MD
Ohio
Dr. David C. Preston has 35 years of experience in the fields of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and his MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Tufts Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical...
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Mental Health Services Expert Witness
New Jersey
This expert has 18+ years of experience in the supportive housing and managed care fields. Currently, he serves as the executive director of an organization that combats homelessness in northern New Jersey; this line of works brings him into continuous contact with clients suffering from mental illness, substance abuse issues.
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Dr. Kasra Maasumi, MD, MS, QME
California
Dr. Kasra C. Maasumi has 8 years of experience in the field of Neurology and Pain Medicine. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences from the University of California Irvine, his MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California Los Angeles UCLA, and his MD from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Texas Tech...
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Mental Health Administration Expert Witness
California
This highly qualified expert earned his BA from University of California, Irvine and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been a practicing psychologist for over 5 years and has gained a vast range of experience in various settings across California. He is active in his field as an author, presenter, and member of local psychological associations. Formerly, he...
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Dr. Scott Wait, MD
North Carolina
Dr. Scott D. Wait has over 10 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry with Teacher Certification from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and his Medical Doctorate from East Carolina University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute, he went on to complete a fellowship...
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Social Work & Mental Health Expert Witness
Florida
This expert has considerable experience in organizational compliance oversight for mental health facilities. She earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice and her Master's in Health Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. The expert is a credentialed LBSW and QMHP and QIDP in the state of Michigan, here she worked in the mental health field for 12 years. Most recently, she was a Support...
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Dr. William Graf, MD
Connecticut
Dr. William D. Graf has over 33 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry & Neurology. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his MD from Freie Universität Berlin. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at Westchester Institute for Human...
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Social Work Expert Witness
Texas
This highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is a certified Family Trauma Professional, Suicide Prevention Counselor and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). This expert previously worked as Supervisor II for the Texas Department of Family and Protective...
Dr. William Stratford, MD, FAPA
Montana
Dr. William D. Stratford Jr. has 50 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry with expertise in Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Medical Biology from the University of Utah and his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and his fellowship in Child...
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Forensic Psychology Expert Witness
New York
This well-credentialed expert is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University, his M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Ph.D., the expert began his career working at the Catholic Charities foster care...
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Dr. Simon Levin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Simon Levin has 50 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics and Neurology. He earned his MB BCh in Pediatrics from the University of Birmingham and his MD from the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. He completed his research fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Today, this expert is certified in Pediatrics by...
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Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert Witness
Louisiana
This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American...
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Suicide Expert Witness FAQs
A suicide expert witness provides insight into the psychological factors, risk assessments, and standard care practices related to suicide cases. They can help determine liability in wrongful death lawsuits.
Cases involving wrongful death claims, medical malpractice, negligence in mental health treatment, or institutional liability often require the expertise of a suicide expert witness.
In medical malpractice cases, a suicide expert can evaluate if proper psychiatric care was provided, assess risk factors that were overlooked, and determine if there was a breach in duty of care.
Yes, some experts specialize in areas like adolescent suicide, military veteran suicide, prison suicides, or specific methods of suicide such as drug overdose.
They can assess whether healthcare providers failed to recognize warning signs or neglected their duty to protect patients from self-harm, thus violating patient's rights.
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