Trauma Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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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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    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 $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 $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

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  • 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

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This qualified orthopedic trauma surgery expert earned his BS in human physiology from Boston University, his MPH with a concentration in family & community health from Harvard University, and his MD from Boston University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at Grant Medical Center in Ohio. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is active in his field as a member of organizations such as the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This expert formerly served as an orthopedic trauma surgeon for the Mayo Clinic Health System and is currently an orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgeon for a health system in Georgia.

    Vice Chief, A health system in GA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University

    Athens,

    Georgia

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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?

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