Trauma Expert Witnesses

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Trauma expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. Some of the most common specialties include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, PTSD, orthopedic trauma, and accident reconstruction. They can opine on the effects of physical and psychological trauma, causation, prognosis, disability, and long-term functional limitations.

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Average Trauma Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is Fellowship trained in Surgical Critical Care from one of the nation's top medical schools and holds membership in multiple prestigious medical organizations such as the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a Fellow of the highly regarded American College of Surgeons. He has been widely published in journals such as the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Clinics of North America. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker at engagements both nationally and internationally. He is an innovator in his field and holds a patent for a novel treatment for sepsis. Additionally, he leads a basic science laboratory studying the immune consequences of traumatic brain injury and has been funded by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Shock Society, The Central Surgical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma and Critical Care at a major medical university on a tenure track.

    Assistant Professor, An IL Medical School

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Wilmnet,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee

    This highly qualified and board certified expert is a critical care surgeon. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her MD, completed a residency in General Surgery and attained fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. She is a highly respected surgeon, with many peer-reviewed publications on wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery, as well as a Staff Surgeon, and a Surgical Intensivist at an academic medical center in Virginia.

    Affiliate Professor, A university in VA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $175/hr

    This registered nurse expert is a nationally Certified Emergency Nurse with an ADN from Douglas College, School of Nursing, Canada, as well as 27 years of experience. She is a certified in ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC and the AHA Stroke certification. . She was a staff Nurse III in the leading Regional Trauma adult and pediatric emergency room and interventional angiography for 20 years. Currently, she is a Registered Nurse with a major healthcare network. She has extensive experience in Emergency, Trauma, Radiology, Pediatric and Angiography nursing. She has testified more than 200 times.

    Registered Nurse II, Major Healthcare Network

    Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Douglas College School of Nursing, Canada

    San Antonio,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in surgical critical care and has been practicing for 12+ years. He completed his residency training in general surgery and his fellowship training in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Miami. He also concluded a NIH research training fellowship at the University of Texas. He is a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and a member of various other professional associations, including the American Burn Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has published 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles and lectures both nationally and internationally. Currently, he is a trauma and burn surgeon and a professor of critical surgery at a major university, where he also directs the surgical residency training program. Additionally, he is the director of a major injury research center.

    Director, An injury research center in FL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida

    Miami,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and has certificates in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. She holds multiple leadership roles in national nursing organizations and is a reviewer for the Journal of Trauma Nursing and International Journal of Microbiology. She holds an APRN seat on the Georgia board of nursing. She has 3 Publications on Nursing and is currently a Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Practitioner at a Major Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor and the director of the Adult Gerontology for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for a top 10 ranked university.

    Assistant Professor, Top Nursing School

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of South Alabama

    Atlanta,

    Ohio

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  • This expert is a University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Manchester. He completed an Orthopaedic Academic Clinical Training programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and University College London, where he was a Lecturer from 2010-14. He has completed national (Bristol and Cardiff) and international (USA, Europe and Australia) clinical and research fellowships. He has authored over 250 papers, 50 chapters and 5 books.

    Honorary Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, A UK Hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This expert is extremely well qualified in the field of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery. He received his MD from Yale University School of Medicine and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Washington. He completed residencies in Head & Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine before completing a Head and Neck Reconstruction and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the University of Oviedo in Spain. He is very well published in his field with over 90 peer-reviewed articles, 19 book chapters, and 2 books in his field. He has held multiple academic roles at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado teaching Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology. He is currently Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of Craniofacial Microsurgery and Trauma at a major university, and he is the Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Center and Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at a university-affiliated children's hospital.

    Director, A Major University

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Washington

    Denver,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has been a practicing psychologist for almost 25 years. She received her BA from University of Massachusetts and then went on to receive her MA and PhD from California School of Professional Psychology. This expert has constantly improved herself by receiving extensive training in multiple disciplines by the leaders in that field. She has given 7 presentations at differing California psychological conferences and training centers, speaking about her work with sexual abuse victims. She has been working at trauma resolution centers for 23 years. For 20 years, she has worked at a private group practice that specializes in treatment of children, adults, and families of sexual abuse victims and perpetrators. She is experienced in psychological testing, child custody evaluations, sexual abuse assessments, and has previously given expert testimony.

    Co-Owner & Psychologist, A Group Private Practice in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), California School of Professional Psychology

    Concord,

    California

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of Neuropsychology, being board certified in clinical neuropsychology and professional psychology. He is also certified in advanced rehabilitation research and clinical neuropsychology. Receiving his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Florida, he continued on there to to earn his master's in rehabilitation counseling & mental health counseling. His doctorate degree in counseling psychology was granted from the University of Kentucky with specialties in developmental trauma and neuropsychological testing and treatment. Having served as president for the New York Association of Neuropsychology, he maintains active member status at the New York State Psychological Association, the New York Neuropsychology Group, the American Psychological Association and the International Neuropsychology Society. He formerly served as the senior psychologist of clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation at the The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Currently, he serves as a adjunct professor of neuropsychology at a NY medical school and a clinical neuropsychology consultant and psychotherapist at a private neuropsychology services firm.

    Clinical Neuropsychology Consultant and Psychotherapist, NY neuropsychology services firm

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Kentucky

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This experienced expert earned her BSN and MSN from Nebraska Methodist College, and her CLNC from Kaplan University. She is a certified Trauma Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Emergency Pediatric Nurse, and Trauma Nurse Specialist. She is a member of the the Emergency Nurses Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is a recipient nof the Nursing Excellence Award through Alegent Health. Formerly, she was a Travel Contract Nurse for the Emergency Services department of TG Healthcare and American Mobile Network, as well as an Agency Nurse for Medical Staffing Network, and a Staff Nurse for Medical Solutions. She is currently the Director of Nursing for a local urgent care center.

    Clinical Specialist, An emergency response service in NE

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nebraska Methodist College

    Elkhorn,

    Nebraska

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This expert is an actively practicing plastic surgeon in the Chesapeake Bay region. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biology and earned his MD at the University of Maryland. Thereafter, he completed residencies in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at George Washington University and the University of Mississippi, respectively. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and stays abreast of current trends in Plastic Surgery. He currently is in private practice.

    Plastic Surgery Section Chief, A hospital located in Virginia

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland

    Fairfax,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his BS, MA, and MD from Boston University and is Board Certified in Surgery with a sub-specialty in Critical Care. He then went on to complete his residency in General Surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before completing a fellowship in Trauma and Critical Care at the University of Maryland. In addition, this expert is active within his field as he is a member of numerous medical societies such as The American College of Surgeons and Association for Surgical Education. This expert has also published 21 Peer-Reviewed Articles and 3 Book Chapters. Formerly, this expert served as an Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate. Currently, this expert serves as both an Associate Professor and SICU Director at a Major Medical University in Boston.

    Paradigm Medical Director, A care management consultancy

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University

    Boston,

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    With over 20 years of experience as both a psychiatrist and a medical consultant, this expert remains very active in the field of psychiatry through his position as an attending psychiatrist and his various volunteer activities. He is a recognized psychiatrist with a multitude of awards and professional appointments. Finally, he is a certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with concentrations in Forensic, General, and Addiction Psychiatry.

    Psychiatrist, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Medical School

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This impressive expert received his BA in Psychology from Rollins College and his MD from Georgetown University. He completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Critical Care. Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, he is an active member in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Formerly, he was a Surgery and Trauma physician at a private practice, an assistant clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco, and the chief of surgery at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. Currently, he is part of the general surgery active staff at multiple hospitals in Maryland and an assistant clinical professor at a prestigious university in Maryland.

    Assistant Clinical Professor, A Premier University in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Owings Mills,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified trauma expert specializes in trauma, violence, and post traumatic stress disorder. She received a B.A. in English, History, and Psychology from the University of Durban-Westville; a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College; an Ed.M in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University; and a EdD. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. Elected as a Fellow to the American Psychological Association, she was a first responder to both 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina and has authored two books: A Practical approach to Trauma and Crisis and Disaster Counseling: lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. She has presented both nationally and internationally on violence and trauma. She currently serves as a Chair and Professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington DC and a Psychologist at Georgetown University Department of Psychiatry, and as a Consultant to companies concerning workplace violence. She has been recognized as a PTSD expert witness and in this capacity consulted with DC and Baltimore law firms.

    Consultant, A Crisis Care Network in DC

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Massachusetts

    Alexandria,

    District of Columbia

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned both his BS and his MD from K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center. After completing a Residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, he went on to complete another Residency in Neurology at Drexel University. He then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Neurocritical Care and Neuroanesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Neurology and is certified in the Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is also a member of multiple medical societies including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Neurology. Formerly, he served as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Currently, he is a practicing Attending Neurologist at a University Hospital where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Critical Care. Additionally, he serves as a Course Director and Fellowship Director for a top ranked Medical School.

    Director, A medical company in PA

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center

    Doylestown,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $650/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

    Physician, Several medical centers in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Long Beach,

    California

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in emergency, trauma, and ICU specialties. She earned her BA in psychology and her BS in nursing from Dominican University. She then completed her MS in nursing administration at Holy Names University. This expert is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She formerly was a staff and charge nurse at emergency, trauma, and ICUs throughout California and Hawaii. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing, emergency, and trauma services at an adult level one trauma center in California.

    Registered Nurse and Case Manager, A home health and hospice company in CA

    Master of Science (MS), Holy Names University

    Richmond,

    California

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This board-certified anesthesiologist earned her MD from UT Southwestern after completing her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at Cornell. She completed training in internal medicine at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and a residency in anesthesiology at UCSF. A member of professional organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the International Anesthesia Research Society, she has also presented at conferences across the country, including for the California Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting. She is a journal reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesia & Analgesia, and an editorial board member of the Clinical Anesthesia & Pain Management journal. She has held anesthesiology appointments at St. Paul University Hospital and Clements University Hospital, and is now an associate professor at a Texas medical school as well as an attending anesthesiologist at an affiliated hospital.

    Attending Anesthesiologist, A University-Affiliated Hospital in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

    Dallas,

    Texas

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  • This highly qualified expert is board certified in general surgery and critical care. She received her BA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, before going on to get her MD at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center- San Antonio. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and then completed a research fellowship in the department of pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She then completed her clinical fellowship in critical care at Washington University. She is an active contributor to her field with numerous publications and several presentations and is a member of multiple organizations, including, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Association of Women Surgeons. She formerly served as a shift physician for Omaha EMS and currently serves as an professor in the department of general surgery, trauma, critical care and emergency surgery at a university in Nebraska. Clinically, she serves as the director of emergency general surgery, trauma and critical care at a university-affiliated medical center.

    Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in NE

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio

    Nebraska

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What Can a Trauma Expert Witness Opine On?

Wound Debridement

Removal of dead or infected tissue.

Fracture Reduction

Realigning broken bones for healing.

Chest Tube Placement

Draining air or fluid from the chest.

Laparotomy

Open surgery to access abdominal organs.

Pelvic Fracture Stabilization

Stabilizing broken pelvic bones.

Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation

Administering fluids to restore hydration.

FAQs for Trauma Expert Witnesses

What is a trauma expert witness?

A trauma expert witness is a medical or psychological specialist who explains trauma and its effects in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex trauma issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a trauma expert witness?

A trauma expert witness supports personal injury, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, assault, abuse, PTSD, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.

How can a trauma expert witness strengthen causation analysis in personal injury matters?

A trauma expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking specific injuries to the incident using medical records, biomechanics, and differential diagnosis to support liability.

What specific training and certifications should a trauma expert witness possess?

A trauma expert witness should have advanced medical or psychological degrees plus certifications in trauma care, PTSD, or forensic evaluation from accredited professional boards.

How does a trauma expert witness evaluate pre-existing psychological conditions?

A trauma expert witness evaluates pre-existing psychological conditions by reviewing records, conducting clinical interviews, and using tests to separate prior issues from trauma-related symptoms.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting trauma 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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