Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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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Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

E-001445

Toxicology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert holds a doctorate degree in toxicology and has been a practicing toxicologist for over 40 years. Board certified by the American Board of Toxicology and a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, he had published over 35 scientific articles and is a former president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of Toxicology. He spent over 30 years as a Director of Toxicology for...

Neuropathology and Forensic Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

E-058792

Neuropathology and Forensic Pathology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This senior pathologist is Board Certified in neuropathology and anatomic pathology, and trained in forensic pathology. He earned his M.D. and a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology from the University of Chicago. The expert spent the major part of his career in academia including positions as a professor of pathology and vice chairperson of the department of pharmacological and physiological sciences...

Infection Control / Biomedical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Infection Control / Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert specializes in infection control. He earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a fellowship focused on diagnostic imaging at the Temple University School of Medicine. For two decades, he worked for a firm manufacturing automated endoscope reprocessors, serving as the Director of R&D and the Chief of Infection Control. He currently owns a...

The Average Forensic Pathology Expert Witness
Charges $600 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $550

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  • Deposition Fee

    $600

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  • Court 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.

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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