Surgery Expert Witnesses in Delaware

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Surgery expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include trauma surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, issues with informed consent, violations of standard care, and malfunctions of surgical instruments.

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Average Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

Review Fee

$800/hr

Deposition Fee

$1000/hr

Court Fee

What Can a Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Appendectomy

Removal of the appendix due to appendicitis.

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Hernia Repair

Correction of hernias to relieve discomfort.

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of breast tissue.

Knee Replacement

Replacing damaged knee joints with prosthetics.

Cataract Surgery

Removal of cloudy lens from the eye.

FAQs for Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a surgical expert witness in legal proceedings?

A surgical expert witness provides insight into standard surgical procedures, patient care, and potential malpractice. They can review medical records, provide testimony, and clarify complex surgical issues.

What types of cases can a surgery expert witness handle?

Surgery expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workers' compensation claims.

How can a surgical expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

In a medical malpractice case, a surgical expert witness can identify if there was a deviation from standard care during surgery which led to patient harm or death.

Are there subspecialties within the field of surgery for which I can find an expert witness?

Yes, there are many subspecialties in surgery such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Expert witnesses are available for these subspecialties.

Why is it important to have a surgical expert witness with experience in the specific type of surgery involved in my case?

Each type of surgery has unique standards and procedures. An expert with specific experience can accurately assess whether those standards were met or breached.

How does Expert Institute select its Surgery expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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