Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses in Texas

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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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David Robin Dutton, CIH, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 6255074

Dr. David Robin Dutton, CIH, MS, PhD

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Texas

Dr. David R. Dutton has over twenty years of experience in Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. He received his MS in Toxicology from the University of Arizona and his Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He then went on to complete Postdoctoral Training at the University of California San Francisco. Today, this expert is a Certified Industrial Hygienist by the American...

Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

E-000316

Toxicology Expert Witness

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This expert has over 30 years of experience working in the toxicology and health risk assessment field. He specializes in evaluating potential human health effects of chemical and microbial agent exposures. In particular, he has experience with evaluation of exposures to asbestos, benzene, carbon monoxide, silica, metals, pesticides, solvents, oil and gas fracking chemicals, other petroleum...

Thomas Erik McHugh, DABT, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 6765221

Dr. Thomas Erik McHugh, DABT, MS, PhD

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Texas

Dr. Thomas E. McHugh has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene. He earned his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University and his MS in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. He then obtained his PhD in Toxicology from the University of Washington. Today, this expert is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. Formerly, this expert worked...

Medical Toxicology & Industrial Chemical Exposure Expert WitnessView profile

E-027933

Medical Toxicology & Industrial Chemical Exposure Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has experience with toxic environmental contamination, industrial chemical exposures and occupational health. this expert is a physician (The Ohio State University), board certified in Occupational Medicine (American Board of Preventive Medicine), who holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Toxicology (University of Cincinnati, Kettering Laboratory). He has served on the faculty of the...

Tom W. Trusal, CCPAView profile

ID: 73928

Mr. Tom W. Trusal, CCPA

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Texas

This highly-qualified cell phone data forensics expert has over a decade of experience. He earned his BS in communications from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is active in his field as a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. This expert is a physical analyst and operator certified by Cellebrite, as well as a certified electronic evidence...

Forensic Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

E-007532

Forensic Pathology Expert Witness

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This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has 16 years of experience in forensic pathology. After receiving her M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, she finished a fellowship in Anatomic Pathology at the University of North Carolina and a fellowship in Forensic Pathology at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A member of the...

Justin Galleon UsseryView profile

ID: 6894878

Mr. Justin Galleon Ussery

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Texas

Mr. Justin G. Ussery has 20 years of experience in Digital Forensics and he earned his AA in General Studies from Modesto Junior College. Today, this expert is a Licensed Private Investigator in the State of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Forensic Examiner for FRONTEO USA, Inc. and as a Criminal Investigator for Mercer County District Attorney's Office. He currently serves as a...

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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    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

    Fee info

    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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