Injury Expert Witnesses

Injury expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on injury. The injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Anatomic Pathology, Anesthesiology, Automotive, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Brain Injury Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Forensic Medicine, and Forensic Pathology.

Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD

Jasper, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Gun Shot Wound, EMS, Paramedic, Appendicitis, ER, ED, Urgent Care, Cardiac, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Motor Vehicle Accident, EMT, Trauma, Fracture, Injury, Pneumonia, Dissection, Embolism, Seizure
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, LA and IL.

E. Franklin Livingstone, MD, MRM, FAAPM&R, FAADEP, DABPM&R, DAAPM

General Rehab. Medicine & Electrodiagnosis

Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Injury, illness, impairment, disability, independent medical evaluations, life care planning, causation, prognosis, extent and treatment of disability, electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCV), spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, head injuries, chronic pain, myofascial pain syndrome
Dr. Livingstone is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (Physiatrist) in lake Havasu City, Arizona. He practices general and forensic physiatry and electrodiagnosis (EMG?NCV testing). He is board certified by the American Board of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, having developed an interest in this field because of is personal experience after a motor vehicle collision resulted in spine and spinal cord injuries and L-2 level paraplegia at the age of eighteen. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a diplomate of the American Association of Pain Management, a fellow of the American Academy of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, and a fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating physicians, and a fellow of the American College of forensic Examiners. Clinical interests include spinal cord injury, electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCV: diagnosing peripheral nerve injuries / disease), independent medical examinations, myof...

Jeffrey M Dym, MD

Newport Coast, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, spine, fracture, herniated disc, emergency radiology, injury, child abuse, MRI, CT, Xray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, workers compensation, general radiology, neuroradiology, auto accident, pain
Dr. Dym is Chair and Medical Director of the radiology department at Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach. Dr. Dym has a very clear, concise method of communication imaging findings of potentially complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand. Dr. Dym has experience in expert witness case reviews, and has appeared at depositions and in court. Dr. Dym has presented at many lectures and conferences and is comfortable with public speaking. He is also a volunteer faculty member at The University of California, Irvine where he presents cases to radiology residents. In his free time, he enjoys camping, volleyball, biking, jogging and enjoys spending time with his family.

Dan L Field, MD, FACEP

Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert

MDexperts

Sacramento, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine - Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force
Dr. Field is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and has a master's degree in forensic science. His practice spans more than 30 years with experience and training in medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, broken bones, police use of force, child abuse and injury care. Dr. Field, a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, serves the Sacramento County Sheriff SED (SWAT) team as a medical control officer. He has small arms training, has previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and earned a black belt in Karate. Dr. Field also serves the California Medical Board as an Expert Consultant and Reviewer. As a Clinical Forensic Medical expert, Dr. Field testified or consulted on cases involving gunshot wounds, assault, domestic violence, fatal and nonfatal strangulation, mechanisms and physiology of strangulation, and evaluating claims of strangulation....

Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, ACTAR

Goodworth Biomechanic & Forensic Consulting

Goleta, California
Biomechanics, Automotive - pregnancy, eye injury, fetus injury, seat belts, slip trip & fall, brain injury, biomechanics, injury, mechanism, airbag, EDR, event data recorder, accident reconstruction, NASS, CDS, CISS, kinesiology, sports
Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, is a biomechanics specialist providing expert opinions on • Claimed Injuries and injury mechanisms • Vehicle Occupant Kinematics • Event Data Recorder (EDR) • Work and Recreation Accidents (eg, slip, trip, falls) • Seat Belt Function • Fetus injuries Dr. Goodworth is a Professional Engineer in California (# M40242), an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (# 2225), trained in EDR interpretation (“black box”), and active in research of restraint systems and occupant kinematics. Dr. Goodworth can perform vehicle Inspections and site investigations in California and across the US. Dr. Goodworth has been a Professor for over 13 years. Currently, a full tenured Professor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, Dr. Goodworth has over 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. His teaching includes Biomechanic...

Huma Haider, MD

National Brain Injury Institute

California
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Examination, IME, CIME, Concussion, PTSD, Neurological diseases, Subject Matter Expert, Disability, Injury, Prognosis, LCP, Life Care Plan
Huma Haider, MD Medical Director, National Brain Injury Institute Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) through American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) Board Certified Neurocritical Care through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) Board Certified in Headache Medicine through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) Board Certified in Headache Medicine through American Board of Headache Medicine (ABHM) Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) Board Certified in Internal Medicine through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board Certified in Anesthesiology through American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

Vijay Kini, MD

Vijay Kini, MD, Inc

Tustin, California
Radiation Oncology - Cancer, Tumor, Malignancy, Metastases, Radiation Therapy, Injury, Brain, Bone, Spine, Delayed diagnosis, Breast, Lung, Prostate, Bladder, Liver, Larynx, Oral, Stereotactic, Cyberknife, Lymphoma
Email: [email protected] Cell: 714-864-4664 LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (1999, 2009, 2019) Licensed to practice Medicine in California, Florida and Texas EXPERTISE I have extensive academic and private practice experience with detailed knowledge of standard of care. Up to date in the latest literature and diagnostic and treatment techniques in Radiation Oncology. I have numerous peer reviewed publications. I provide clear and lucid explanations about complex technical terminology in simple language understood easily by attorneys and laymen. I communicate promptly. Practice Details: Radiation Oncologist 2005 to date President, Vijay Kini, MD, Inc EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Seth G. S. Medical College Bombay, India M.B.B.S., 1993 Assistant Lecturer Forensic Medicine K.J.Somaiya Medical College Sion, Bombay, India 1993 - 94 Intern, Internal Medicine St. Louis University Health Sciences Center St. Louis...

Ross Levin, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert, Trusted & Experienced

Santa Barbara, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Ischemia, Torsion, AAA, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dissection, EMS, Burn, Dislocation, Injury, Shock
Dr. Levin is a full-time practicing Emergency Physician who provides consultation for chart reviews, expert witness depositions, and trial testimony. Dr. Levin’s success in providing thoughtful and unbiased opinions has earned him repeat defense, plaintiff and government clients including the California Department of Justice. Dr. Levin is highly educated having completed his medical education at Georgetown University and Emergency Medicine residency at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Levin has been vetted by, trained by, and trusted by the California Medical Board to act as their Emergency Medicine Expert. Dr. Levin is familiar with the standard of care for Emergency Physicians and physician extenders (physician assistants & nurse practitioners) working as emergency medicine providers. He can express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and causation. Dr. Levin is involved in both plaintiff and defense c...

Othon J. Mena, M.D.

Thousand Oaks, California
Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine - Forensic pathologist, medical examiner, coroner, board certified, pathology, forensic medicine, autopsy, postmortem exam, wrongful death, sudden death, manner of death, cause of death, toxicology, medical record review, death certification, death investigation, medicolegal, injury, injurie
Certified by American Board of Pathology in Forensic, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, California medical license, Experienced in criminal and civil testimony, Have performed more than 6,000 postmortem exams

Daniel Neudorf, DO

Brain Injury, PM&R, and Life Care Planning Expert

California Rehab Physicians

Santa Cruz, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine - Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Trauma, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, TBI, IME, Life Care Plan, QME, Causation, Disability, Nerve, Spine, Injury, Catastrophic, SCI, Rehabilitation, Expert, Brain
Dr. Neudorf is Dual Boarded in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine, with 10+ years experience managing traumatic brain injury, stroke, nontraumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal injury, non-surgical orthopedics, non-surgical spine, and complex polytrauma. Additionally he is a QME for State of CA and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). He provides thorough, defensible IME reports and life care plans, and is poised and articulate in testimony. -Board Certified in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine -Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) -Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) -Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of CA (QME) -Sacramento Top Doctor 2022

Michael J Oechsel, MD

California Orthopedics and Spine

San Francisco, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Trauma, Disc, Fracture, Tendon, Ligament, Extremity, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, Dislocation, Subluxation, Tear, Rupture, Sprain, Strain, Crush, Surgical, Fixation, Reduction, Arthritis, Joint
Dr. Oechsel has actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 33 years as a general Orthopedist and continues to do so. He has experience with almost all aspects of this field. Dr. Oechsel can render opinions on many different Orthopedic issues. This allows him to address multiple issues, injuries and problems in any single case, if needed. He prides himself in taking on the most complex cases and understands all the Orthopedic aspects of a case. Reviews, reporting, preparation, and testimony are meticulously detailed. For over twenty years, Dr. Oechsel has performed medical-legal expert witness work including Independent Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Record Reviews, depositions, and testimony. He has participated in over 150 depositions and has testified in about 40 trials. His opinions are well respected, as he continues to be retained by both the Defense and Plaintiff bar. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, CRPS

Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center

Santa Ana, California
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Widespread Pain, Pain, Occupational Industrial Environmental Rheumatology, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Pain, Injury, Trauma, CRPS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Gout
Extensive consultation, case review, analysis, ME/IME/AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of: industry/insurers/defendant/defendant public local, state, and federal agencies/plaintiff for industrial/occupational/environmental/post-traumatic/disability claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS) and syndromes of chronic fatigue and pain, arthritis, connective tissue and other rheumatology diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, neck pain, back pain, lupus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud's Syndrome, spondylitis, myositis, vasculitis, gout; manufacturers and physicians involved in silicone implant litigation; manufacturers involved in diet drug litigation; plaintiff for l-tryptophan EMS; physician / plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues. Degrees/Lic./Certification:. M.D., F.R.C.P.C (Board Certified Rheumatology & Internal Medicine)., F.A.C.R., ( Lic....

Patrick Maroney

Dram Shop Expert - Retired State ABC Director

Maroney Consulting Services LLC

Platteville , Colorado
Dram Shop & Alcohol Services - Liquor, Alcohol, Liability, Compliance, Dram Shop, Accidents, Injury, Retail, Accident, Investigations
Patrick Maroney is the President of Maroney Consulting Services LLC, which provides expert witness testimony related to dram shop cases. He provides training and consultation for Colorado liquor laws and rules; trade practices laws and rules; retail, wholesale and supplier compliance and licensing in Colorado and is certified as a Colorado Responsible Vendor Trainer. Patrick has trained over 8,800 students in the safe service of alcohol. He has over 33 years of law enforcement experience and was the Chief of Investigations and the Director of the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division. Mr. Maroney's experience includes working for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (Fort Collins, Colorado), Arapahoe County (Colorado) Coroner's Office, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Patrick instructed numerous training classes on Colorado liquor laws and rules and provided official interpretations of Colorado liquor laws and rules to liquor stakeholders, legislators and licensees. H...

Vania E Fernandez, MD

Expert M.D. Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist

VANIA E FERNANDEZ, MD LLC

Miami, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidurals, Trauma, Injections, Interventional Pain, Anesthesia, Surgery, Back Fracture, Pain, Pain Medicine, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Opioids, Narcotics, Prescriptions, Drug Tests, Malpractice, Ethics, Sedation, MRI, Addiction
EDUCATION 2017– 2018 Florida Medical Association Leadership Academy 10/2016– 05/2017 Physician Leadership Academy of South Florida Broward County Medical Association Representative Inaugural Class Current Chair and Executive Board Member 08/2008– 08/2009 U of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Chief Fellow in Interventional Pain Management • Research Award Recipient 06/2005–07/2008 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Resident in Anesthesiology 06/2004–06/2005 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Intern in Anesthesiology 08/2000–05/2004 University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL Doctor of Medicine with Research Distinction 08/1991 – 05/1995 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Major: Microbiology and Immunology Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Art Bachelor of Science with General Honors, Cum Laude Departmental Honors in Microbiology and Immunology 08/1987–06/1991 Dade Christian High School ...

Fiaz A Jaleel, MD

Personalized Medicine Consultants

Jacksonville, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain
37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987. Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989. House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996. Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997. Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004. Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006. Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present. Independent Medical Exams 2018-present. Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence. Willing to travel. Willing to testify. Willing to participate in depositions.

Jorge A. Perez, M.D.

Perez Plastic Surgery

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Burn, Scar, MVA, Soft Tissue, Adult, Child, Injury, Skin, Breast, Tummy, Abdomen, Face, Eyes, Neck, Liposuction, Implants, Hand, Ears, Body Contour, Lips
Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 30 years. A graduate and former faculty member of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, he is selected regularly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s listing of America’s Top Doctors. Dr. Perez is fluent in Spanish and has been retained as a consultant and medical expert for over 25 years. He has provided records review, examination and testimony in matters of adult and child plastic surgery, burns, scars, hand, skin and soft tissue injuries, for both plaintiff and defense. He assists attorneys in preparation for sentinel depositions and vigorous cross examination of opposing experts. Dr. Perez is an author and has been featured as an expert in plastic surgery on worldwide media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Telemundo and elsewhere. He has lectured and trained thousands of surgeons, in dozens of countries, in multiple languages, in the areas of f...

Stuart A. Rubin, MD, MPH

Injury and Disability Consultant - Expert Witness

Stuart Rubin, MD, PA

Boynton Beach, Florida
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Falls, CRPS, Stroke, QME, FCES, Sports Medicine, Nursing Home, Low Back Pain, Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), Causation, Home Health Care, File Reviews/Peer Reviews, Electrical Burns, Spinal Cord Injury, Impairment Ratings, Former CARF Surveyor, Acupuncture, Work Injuries, Injury, Disibility
Let us help you win the case with our innovative approach. Dr. Stuart Rubin has helped many clients better present their cases and better articulate their medical and functional concerns. Dr. Rubin has 30 + years experience and has performed over 1000 Disability Reviews, Chart Reviews and IMEs. His services are utilized throughout the United States. His clients include government agencies, the legal profession, the insurance industry and individual clients, including over one hundred professional athletes. (NFL, MLB, NBA) (TO SCHEDULE A COMPLIMENTARY STRATEGY SESSION - Email Dr. Rubin: [email protected]) Credentials: Dr. Rubin is double board certified in PMR and pain medicine. Board Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certified: Pain Medicine (ABMS) Qualified Medical Examiner - State of California Certified in Acupuncture - New York State New York State Workmen's Compensation Provider Licensed: FL. NY, CA Training: Fellowship: Pain Management...

David M McKalip, MD

David M McKalip, MD, LLC

Cartersville, Georgia
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - surgeon, neurosurgeon, surgery, spine, neck, brain, injury, IME, CME, review, trial, travel, Atlanta, neurological surgeon, georgia
A Board-certified neurological surgeon with over 24 years of clinical practice, Dr. McKalip has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical management of spine, peripheral nerve, and brain disorders. Dr. McKalip takes a very conservative approach to surgery and finds non-surgical options generally provide the lowest cost and greatest benefit to patients. He prefers to reserve advanced surgical therapies for cases in which they provide clear benefit to the patient. His surgical results have been excellent, with minimal complications, and his professional liability profile is favorable. Dr. McKalip has been trained in medical and legal records review and independent medical evaluation by SEAK, Inc. He has expensive experience in Workers Compensation evaluations of patients who present after personal injury incidents. He served on the Quality Improvement Workgroup of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and on the Board of the Florida Medical Association and has se...

Rishi Ramkissoon, MD

Augusta, Maine
Hospitalist, Family Medicine - Rural, Geriatric, Inpatient, Emergency Medicine, Intensive care unit, Anatomy, Injury, Hospice, Critical Access Hospital, Critical Care, Sepsis, Stroke, Infection, DVT, Falls, Shock, Congestive heart failure, Heart disease, Diabetes, Decubitus Ulcers / Wound
Dr. Ramkissoon is Board Certified in Family Medicine, clinically practicing as a Hospitalist, with an open ICU and Emergency Department privileges at a Critical Access Hospital in Coastal Maine. He received his residency training at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine. Prior to that he had completed fields of study in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Sports Injury Management and Osteopathy, served as Faculty at Centennial College in Toronto and maintained an outpatient clinical practice. He currently serves on various inpatient committees, including Peer Review and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees. Dr. Ramkissoon is available for consultation to both Plaintiff and Defence attorneys.

Kevin Qiwei Zhang, MD, PhD

Boston, Massachusetts
Hospitalist, Family Medicine - inpatient, critical care, consumer compliance, pharmaceutical, complain, unprofessional, death, injury, loss, consultation, expert witness, drug safety, adverse reaction, incompetence, outpatient, urgent care, patient safety, malpractice, medical device, case review
Board certified hospitalist and family medicine practitioner with full license in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, I have had extensive clinical experience in inpatient, critical care, and outpatient practice in the tertiary academic medical centers and community hospitals in multiple states. I obtained PhD in Medical Oncology and Pharmacology at Indiana University School of Medicine with tremendous experience in pharmacology and pharmaceutical research, drug safety and adverse reaction research and management with more than 20 publications in top-notch medical journals. I have comprehensive experience in case review, peer review, and expert witness consultation.

Bryan A Mroczka, CCM

Streamline Weather Consulting, LLC

Northville, Michigan
Meteorology - Forensic Meteorology, Expert Witness, Hurricane Damage, Insurance Claims, Weather Event Reconstruc, Severe Weather, Wind Damage, Flooding, Roof Damage, Tornado Damage, Storm Damage, Hail Damage, Slip and Fall, Injury, Snow, Lightning, Flash Flooding, Car Accident, Doppler Radar Analysis, Ice
Bryan Mroczka, CCM is the owner of Streamline Weather Consulting, LLC. Bryan has a Master of Science in Meteorology from Florida State University and has earned the prestigious designation of Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) from the American Meteorological Society. Bryan has over twenty years of meteorological experience as both a forensic meteorologist with Streamline Weather Consulting and with the United States National Weather Service (NWS) as a Science and Operations Officer (SOO), Senior Forecaster, Severe Weather Warning Forecaster, and a Decision Support / Communications Specialist. These positions have allowed Bryan to become highly skilled in the communication of meteorological concepts and the analysis / interpretation of meteorological datasets as they relate to decision support services and legal / litigation purposes. Through Streamline Weather Consulting Bryan has worked cases that include severe thunderstorm damage claims, tornado damage claims, slip and f...

James F. Zender, PhD

James F. Zender, PhD, PC

Mount Clemens, Michigan
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - PTSD, TBI, Auto Accident Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Pain Psychology, Family, Injury, Veterans, Addiction, Autonomous Vehicles
Founding director of the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Trauma at Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, where he also served as Instructor in Psychiatry. Contributing Editor, The Forensic Examiner, Journal of the American College of Forensic Examiners. Named America’s Best Doctors, Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition (2017). Active blogger for Psychology Today. Member, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, The American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and the National Safety Council. Featured in The Detroit Free Press, Detroit Metro Times, Boston Globe and Crain’s Detroit Business. Provides forensic psychological services for plaintiff and defense. Administers Independent Psychological Evaluations. Works in the area of accident prevention and promoting transition to autonomous vehicles.

Rohaan F. Mehta, MD

Pain Management and PM&R Physician: 17+ years

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Neck pain, back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, RSD, nerve stimulator, injury, nerve pain, IME, neuropathy, chronic pain, radiculopathy, joint pain, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, rhizotomy, neurotomy, Life care Plan support, spinal cord stimulator, interventional injections
Dr. Mehta is a highly experienced physician, clinician educator, and healthcare leader with over 17 years of expertise. He is dual board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He has served as a medical expert and independent medical evaluator in over 50 cases. He has extensive experience with pain conditions, musculoskeletal medicine, spine (neck and back), injuries, and expertise in a wide range of interventional pain management techniques including radiofrequency ablation (RF denervation or neurotomy), spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, sympathetic nerve, plexus and ganglion blocks, spinal injections (epidural, facet joint, medial branch blocks), joint and soft tissue injections. Professional Experience: • Mankato Clinic, MN (05/2023 - Present) o Physician, Pain Management • North Memorial Health, MN o Medical Director of Specialty Care (08/2021 - Present) o Phy...

Bradley E Layton, PhD PE MLE

Biomechanics and Biomedicine Expert - 30+ cases

Human Powered Future PLLC

Missoula, Montana
Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - accidents, biomechanics, diabetes, dynamics, energy, engineering, failure, forensics, imaging, injury, materials, mechanics, nanotechnology, neurology, neuropathy, patents, personal injury, physics, proteins, slip trip & fall
American Concrete Institute Member ASME member IEEE-EMBS Editor Author - Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics Associate Teaching Professor - Drexel University Associate Professor - University of Montana Elite Athlete - United States Rowing Team 1995 & 1997 Fire Protection Engineer - US Department of Energy - Savannah River Site Founding Member - Insurance Engineering Blockchain Consortium International Code Council Member Inventor - AFM Nanomanipulation & Surgical Patents Licensed Professional Engineer - CO, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MT, NV, PA, UT Lunar Scientist - US Department of Energy - Office of Space Machinist - Merlin Metalworks - titanium bicycle design & Stillwater - Kevlar boat design Model Law Engineer Oath of the Engineer - Engineer's equivalent of Hippocratic Oath National Society of Professional Engineers Post-doctoral Fellow - University of Michigan MRI laboratory Recipient - Montana Governor's Innovator Award Scientist - 100+ papers and abstracts

William A Haas, Psy.D.

Wurtsboro , New York
Psychology, Independent Medical Examinations - IME, Independent Medical Examination, Disability, SSI, Social Security, Injury, Psychological Injury, Psychology, Psychologist, Pain, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Accidents, Education Injuries, School Districts, Worker's Comp, Malingering, Symptom Magnification
Dr. Haas has been a psychologist for the past 37 years and is currently licensed in New York State. In his lengthy career, Dr. Haas has conducted thousands of psychological evaluations with children and adults. Although he has worked clinically with child and adult patients for many years, Dr. Haas now specializes in clinical and forensic psychological assessment. Major aspects of his practice include conducting independent medical examinations, court mandated criminal competency evaluations (CPL 730's), child custody evaluations, no-fault evaluations, worker’s compensation evaluations, disability evaluations, as well as record reviews for courts, attorneys, as well as insurance companies. Dr. Haas also provides expert witness testimony and has been admitted as well as testified in several courts in New York State (including Criminal, Supreme, and Family). He is currently certified by the New York State Mental Health Professionals Panel of the Appellate Division of the First and S...

Jonathan Lovins, MD, SFHM, MMCi

Duke University Health System

Durham, North Carolina
Hospitalist, Information Technology - Internal Medicine, Informatics, EHR, EMR, electronic medical records, electronic health records, patient portals, medical records, IT, board certified, Medical Director, Internist, negligence, injury, damages, causation, malpractice, quality of care, medication error, professor
Experienced expert witness for dozens of hospital medicine cases for over 12 years. Hands on experience for over 10 years as a hospitalist and medical faculty at Duke University Health System. Served as director of 30+ FTE academic and clinical hospital medicine program in Connecticut for over three years. Excellent communication skills from teaching Duke physicians and giving academic presentations and lectures. Duke University, University of Connecticut, and Tufts University educated physician board certified in both internal medicine (hospital medicine focused) and clinical informatics. Awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Clark University. Recipient of Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine and Scholars Award from Duke University. Received training from SEAK in expert witness testimony. Over 5 years of medical informatics experience as Associate Medical Informatics Officer at Duke Regional Hospital and Informatics Physic...

Samuel L Kleinman, PhD F-ABFT TC-NRCC

Board Certified Forensic Toxicologist

Cincinnati, Ohio
Forensic Science, Laboratories & Testing - impaired driving, sexual assault, drugs, alcohol, prescription medicine, overdose, DUI, DWI, OWI, accident, crash, toxicology, forensics, dram shop, testing, insurance, injury, workplace drug testing, retrograde extrapolation, dram shop
Dr Samuel Kleinman is a double board certified forensic toxicologist; he is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and a Toxicological Chemist certified by the National Registry of Certified Chemists. Dr Kleinman served as both the Deputy Bureau Chief and the Bureau Chief for the central forensic toxicology lab for the state of New Mexico. In this role he participated in more than 40 trials including state district court as well as federal court in New Mexico. He is an expert in laboratory accreditation and piloted the transition of the New Mexico lab towards ISO 17025 compliance. Dr Kleinman has expertise in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, impaired driving, sexual assault and blood alcohol interpretation. He offers consultation and education on interpreting laboratory results, chain of custody, workplace drug testing; and if appropriate, participates in depositions and trials. Dr Kleinman is based in Cincinnati, Ohio but consults nationwide.

Don A Koenigsberg, DO

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spine, Neck, back, lumbar, cervical, auto, pain, epidural, injection, RSD, nerve, injury
I was the Chairman of Anesthesiology at St Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia for 14 years.They were a national leader in Burn Care. I have extensive experience in interventional pain management. My practice now is very active and I see 80-100 patients a week most of which are not involved in litigation. Certified by American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

Daniel J. Aldrich, MD

Lakepointe Orthopaedics

Heath, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery - shoulder, knee, fracture, injury, accident, surgery
Originally from Akron, Ohio, Dr. Aldrich received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. He attended medical school at The Chicago Medical School, and then completed a five-year orthopedic residency at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, followed by a one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine in Aspen, CO. He is a board certified general orthopedic surgeon, with special interest in knee and shoulder. He has been in practice for 23 years, and has experience with case reviews, expert opinions, depositions and trial preparation.

Marco Britton, MD, MPH

Occupational & Disability Injury Expert Witness

Fit Temple 365

Arlington, Texas
Occupational Medicine, Public Health - work comp, workers' compensation, workers' comp, workman's comp, workman's compensation, work injury, injury, accident, disability, impairment rating, designated doctor, IME, expert witness, independent medical evaluation, medical opinion, records review, peer review, deposition, physician expert

Huma Haider, MD

National Brain Injury Institute

Houston, Texas
Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Examination, IME, CIME, Concussion, PTSD, Neurological diseases, Subject Matter Expert, Disability, Injury, Prognosis, LCP, Life Care Plan
Huma Haider, MD Medical Director, National Brain Injury Institute Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) through American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) Board Certified Neurocritical Care through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) Board Certified in Headache Medicine through United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) Board Certified in Headache Medicine through American Board of Headache Medicine (ABHM) Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) Board Certified in Internal Medicine through American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board Certified in Anesthesiology through American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

Bentley Nettles

College Station, Texas
Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Hotel & Restaurant - Liquor Liability, Intoxication, Investigations, liability, Alcohol Seller/Server training, Liquor delivery driver training, Alcohol Regulatory Compliance, Injury, Retail, Nightclub, Bar, Restaurant, Drunk Driving
Chief executive of state agency tasked with regulating alcoholic beverage sales throughout Texas. The TABC has 635 full time employees, distributed across 41 locations and a biennial budget of 96 million dollars. Supervised and directed the nearly 200 auditors and sworn peace officers who helped enforce the laws and regulations dealing with underage serving, serving while intoxicated, over-serving, etc. Responsible for the prosecution, evaluation and settlement of thousands of alleged violations of public safety standards regarding alcohol. Assisted in the development and implementation of the Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies (TRACE) procedure. TRACE is used after an alcohol related emergency (such as an impaired person injury someone in a motor vehicle accident) as an investigation technique to track back to a permitted location and determine if the driver was over served or impaired at the time of his last drink purchase.

Paul Uribe, MD

Award-Winning Forensic Pathologist

DMH Forensic Consulting

Richmond, Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy, Death investigation, Cause of death, Manner of death, Trauma, Injury, Pain and suffering, Medical examiner, Homicide, Survivability, Time of death, Forensic, Coroner, Toxicology, Overdose, Histology, Laboratory Medicine
- Board Certified Physician in Anatomic, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology (American Board of Pathology) - Active medical licensure in 9 states - Retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Army - Recipient of the FBI Director's Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation, 2022 Paul Uribe was born and raised in the beaches of Southern California and the forests of Southern Oregon. After attending Claremont McKenna College, he received a direct commission into the US Army to attend the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His post-graduate medical education included training at Madigan Army Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of Maryland in Baltimore. His job titles have included Staff Pathologist at Madigan Army Medical Center; Chief of Pathology at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning Georgia; Deputy Medical Examiner, Regional Medical Exam...

Deborah E Dickerson, PhD CIH CSP

Product warnings, labels, instructions

Dickerson Consulting LLC

Blacksburg, Virginia
Products Liability, Warnings & Labels - Injury, Illness, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Warnings and Labels, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Human Factors, Safe Equipment Design, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Illness, Chemical Exposures, Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Lead, Temperature Extremes, Laboratory Safety
Expertise in: product design and safety; design of product warnings and labels; chemical exposure risks, analysis, and health outcomes; industrial system design, safety, and training. I am an associate professor of safety engineering and human factors engineering and the Director of the Product and System Safety Laboratory in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. I hold MS and PhD degrees in safety engineering and the certified safety professional (CSP), certified industrial hygienist (CIH), and certified hazardous materials manager (CHMM) credentials. I have over 30 years of experience in the fields of industrial hygiene and safety engineering: conducting investigations and designing safe work systems. I led a compliance organization responsible for conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards (OSHA and EPA). I have 21 years of university teaching experience and have taugh...

Anne Speckhard, Ph.D.

PTSD Trauma, Loss & Dissociation Expert

International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism

McLean, Virginia
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Trauma, injury, sexual abuse, violent extremism, PTSD, terrorism, informed consent, abortion, pregnancy loss, family, child development, post traumatic stress, white supremacism, violence, work place violence, sexual harassment, dissociative disorder, loss, wrongful death, grief
Anne Speckhard, Ph.D., is Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE) and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is a seasoned expert witness and has testified internationally and nationally in Congress, federal courts, immigration and civil courts. As a researcher she has interviewed over 700 terrorists, violent extremists, their family members and supporters in various parts of the world including in Western Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, the Former Soviet Union and the Middle East. In the past five years, she has in-depth psychologically interviewed over 270 ISIS defectors, returnees and prisoners as well as 16 al Shabaab cadres (and also interviewed their family members as well as ideologues) studying their trajectories into and out of terrorism, their experiences inside ISIS (and al Shabaab). She, with ICSVE, has also developed the Breaking the ISIS Brand Counter Narrative ...