Labor and Delivery Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Ms. Peggy Ochoa, BSN, MS, PCE
Illinois
Ms. Peggy M. Ochoa has 42 years of experience in the field of Labor and Delivery Nursing. She earned her ADN from Triton College, her BA in Health Education from the University of Saint Francis Illinois, her MS in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from Northwestern University, and her BSN from Purdue University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois and...
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The Average Labor and Delivery Expert Witness
Charges $617 / Hour
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Review Fee
$475Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$600Fee info
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Court Fee
$775Fee info
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Labor and Delivery Expert Witness FAQs
A labor and delivery expert witness provides insight into standard care practices, procedures, and protocols in childbirth cases. They can testify on complications, negligence, or malpractice claims.
These experts are often needed in medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries, obstetrical complications, cesarean sections, prenatal care, and postpartum issues.
Yes, these experts have extensive knowledge about high-risk pregnancies and can provide valuable insights on standards of care and potential negligence in such cases.
Subspecialties include maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric anesthesia, neonatology, and perinatology. Each focuses on different aspects of childbirth and prenatal/postnatal care.
They can identify if proper procedures were followed during delivery, assess if any actions led to the injury, and determine if the injury could have been prevented with appropriate care.
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