Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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Forensic pathology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury cases, and workers' compensation claims. Some of the most common forensic pathology expert witness specialties also include autopsy interpretation, cause of death determination, toxicology, histopathology, and molecular pathology. They can opine on the effects of drug overdoses, traumatic injuries, disease processes, unexplained deaths, and potential medical negligence.

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Ann Michelle Morrison, ScDView profile

ID: 6450019

Dr. Ann Michelle Morrison, ScD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Ann M. Morrison has 25 years of experience in the field of Environmental Health Sciences. She earned her BS in Biology from Rhodes College, her MS in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University, and her ScD in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University. She received additional training in Environmental Toxicology at both Harvard University’s School of Public Health and...

Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, a Masters degree ion Environmental Health and Radiation Health Physics and a Bachelors degree in Biology. He worked for several years in academic research related to pulmonary injury and disease and pulmonary carcinogenesis. He also worked a the director of an environmental testing laboratory. In addition, this expert worked as an...

Catherine Caverly Boston, DABT, MPHView profile

ID: 6541809

Ms. Catherine Caverly Boston, DABT, MPH

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Massachusetts

Ms. Catherine C. Boston has 17 years of experience in Human Health Risk Assessment and Environmental Toxicology. She earned her BA in Geology from Colgate University and her MPH in Environmental Science and Toxicology from Boston University School of Public Health. Today, this expert is certified as a Diplomat by the American Board of Toxicology. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Scientist...

Gastrointestinal Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Gastrointestinal Pathology Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This extremely well qualified expert of Pathology completed his Internship and Residency in Surgical Pathology and his Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and his Residency and Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology at the Children’s Hospital of Boston. He is Board Certified in Pathology and is a member of the prestigious American Society of Clinical...

Barbara Doris Beck, DABT, FATS, PhDView profile

ID: 6769735

Dr. Barbara Doris Beck, DABT, FATS, PhD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Barbara D. Beck has 44 years of experience in Toxicology. She earned her BA in Biology from Bryn Mawr College and her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from the Tufts University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Today, this expert is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. Formerly, this expert served as a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...

James KirbyView profile

ID: 34261

Dr. James Kirby

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Massachusetts

This expert in clinical microbiology earned his BS in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University and his MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in clinical pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a post doctoral fellowship in bacterial pathogenesis at Tufts Medical School. This expert is board certified in...

The Average Forensic Pathology Expert Witness
Charges $600 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $550

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $650

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $600

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Forensic Pathology Expert Witness FAQs

A forensic pathology expert witness provides insight into cause and manner of death, interpreting autopsy findings, and explaining complex medical concepts to the court.

Forensic pathology experts are crucial in criminal cases, wrongful death suits, malpractice claims, and any case where cause or time of death is disputed.

They can review autopsy reports, medical records, and other evidence to determine if there was negligence or deviation from standard care that led to death.

Yes. Subspecialties include neuropathology (brain-related deaths), pediatric pathology (child deaths), and toxicological pathology (deaths related to toxins).

Courtroom testimony requires clear communication of complex medical information. An experienced expert can effectively convey their findings to a non-medical audience.

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