Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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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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Errol Zeiger, JD, PhDView profile

ID: 69398

Dr. Errol Zeiger, JD, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Errol Zeiger has 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BS from City College of New York, his PhD in Microbiology from George Washington University, and his JD from North Carolina Central University. He completed Predoctoral Training in Microbiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Most notably, he worked for...

Forensic Alcohol & Controlled Substances Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

E-592047

Forensic Alcohol & Controlled Substances Analysis Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This qualified expert in criminology and controlled substances earned her BS in chemistry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her MS in forensic sciences from George Washington University. She is certified as a forensic alcohol analyst and a chemical analyst and is active in her field as a member of professional associations including the American Society of Crime Laboratory...

Damian Shea, PhDView profile

ID: 109446

Dr. Damian Shea, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Damian Shea has over 34 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the State University of New York Plattsburgh and his Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park. Formerly, this expert served as Head of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology and Biology at North Carolina State University. He also served...

Pulmonary and Forensic Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

E-007827

Pulmonary and Forensic Pathology Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 15 years of experience as a pathologist. He has presented both nationally and internationally and has authored over 50 publications on the topic of pulmonary pathology. Elected as a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he currently serves as a tenured Associate Professor of Pathology and Staff Pathologist at a major university...

Theodore Alan Slotkin, PhDView profile

ID: 701227

Dr. Theodore Alan Slotkin, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Theodore A. Slotkin has 52 years of experience in Pharmacology and Toxicology. He earned his BS from Brooklyn College in Chemistry and Biochemistry and his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as an Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology and Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. Currently, this...

Charles B. Breckenridge, PhDView profile

ID: 6250981

Dr. Charles B. Breckenridge, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Charles B. Breckenridge has 44 years of experience in the field of Toxicology. He earned his BA in Physiological Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and his Ph.D. in Electrophysiology from McMaster University before completing a Post-Doctoral Industrial Fellowship at Bio-Research Laboratories, Ltd. Formerly, this expert served as the Head of Inhalation and Reproduction Toxicology...

Daniele Staskal Wikoff, PhDView profile

ID: 6891732

Dr. Daniele Staskal Wikoff, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Daniele S. Wikoff has 15 years of experience in Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment. She earned her BS in Biology and Chemistry from Buena Vista University and her Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, this expert is the Principal Scientist and Director of Health Sciences Practice at ToxStrategies LLC.

William Jacob GreenView profile

ID: 31111

Mr. William Jacob Green

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North Carolina

Mr. William J. Green has 16 years of experience in Law Enforcement & Security and Forensics. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Forensic Examiner at the United States Secret Service, and as a Detective at Rock Hill Police Department. Currently, this expert is a Digital Forensic Technical Lead at Envista Forensics, LLC.

The Average Forensic Pathology Expert Witness
Charges $600 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $550

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  • Deposition Fee

    $650

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  • 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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