Trauma Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

We’ll help you retain an industry-leading Trauma expert

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.

Find an expert witness near you

Select your state

What party are you representing?

Average Trauma Expert Witnesses Court Fees

Review Fee

Deposition Fee

Court Fee

  • 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

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This licensed registered nurse has been in his field for over 27 years. He earned his AS in nursing from Virginia Appalachian College and is a certified legal nurse consultant. He is also certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. He began his career as an emergency room nurse for Buchanan General Hospital before transitioning to working in the operating room as a circulating nurse and then a nurse manager. He then went on to serve as an orthopedic nurse coordinator for 17 years and as a risk specialist both at South Lake Hospital. This expert currently works as a quality and risk manager at a physician group in Virginia.

    Quality/Risk Manager, A Physician Group in VA

    Associate of Science (AS), Virginia Appalachian College

    Richlands,

    Virginia

    View profile
  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    This expert earned both his BS in chemistry and his MD from the University of Miami. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Saint Louis University Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in trauma, critical care, acute care, and wound care. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American College of Surgeons and as an author of several scientific articles. He formally held positions as a staff physician of general surgery at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis and an assistant professor of surgery with the United States Air Force and with Saint Louis University. Currently, this expert is a general and trauma surgery locums physician and a wound physician.

    Wound Physician, A Wound Management Group

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

    Toledo,

    Ohio

    View profile
  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, with his work having focused on areas such as wrongful death with psychological pain and suffering, clergy sexual abuse, rape trauma, and traumatic workplace injury. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Virginia Tech before completing an internship in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified health service psychologist, and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Tennessee Psychological Association. He has also published on topics related to clinical psychology and he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Mental Health Association Diamond Special Recognition Award for Administration and Organizational Leadership, the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Distinguished Mentor Award, and the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Chair’s Special Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service. This expert previously served as a psychology specialist for the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, a staff psychologist and the administrative director at Memphis Mental Health Institute, the director of therapy and the program director of the therapeutic community program at the Charter Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and as part of the program administration of adult psychiatric services at the Charter Lakeside Hospital. He also worked as a clinical instructor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at the University of Memphis. He is currently a clinical and forensic psychologist at a private practice, as well as an affiliate professor and the clinical supervisor of the clinical psychology graduate program at a major university in Tennessee.

    Clinical Supervisor, A university in TN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Tech

    Memphis,

    Tennessee

    View profile

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.

Connect with the Trauma expert witness you need to win your case

Representing*
Close Icon

Your information will not be shared. View our privacy policy.