Orthopedics Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Orthopedic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and trauma. Some of the most common orthopedic expert witness specialties also include hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, musculoskeletal oncology, and orthopedic rehabilitation. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, personal injury cases, and product liability issues related to orthopedic devices.

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Orthopedic Surgery & Upper Extremity Expert WitnessView profile

E-051191

Orthopedic Surgery & Upper Extremity Expert Witness

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Illinois

This extremely qualified and fellowship trained expert earned both his BA and MD from University of Chicago. He completed an internship at UNC followed by a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Chicago. This expert pursued his expertise in hand surgery by completing two hand surgery fellowships in Switzerland. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with advanced qualification in...

Orthopedic Surgery – Sports Medicine Fellowship Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery – Sports Medicine Fellowship Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from the University of Illinois and his MD from The Chicago Medical School. He then went on to complete a residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General of Harvard University. He is active in his field as a member of American Orthopedic Society for Sports...

The Average Orthopedics Expert Witness
Charges $1100 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $675

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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

    $1100

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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

    $1525

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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.

Orthopedics Expert Witness FAQs

An orthopedic expert witness provides specialized knowledge about conditions, treatments, and procedures related to the musculoskeletal system. They can clarify medical facts, interpret medical records, and provide opinions on standard of care.

Cases involving personal injuries, workers' compensation claims, medical malpractice suits, or any case where there's a dispute over orthopedic treatment or injury could benefit from an orthopedic expert witness.

Yes, many orthopedic expert witnesses have subspecialty expertise in areas like sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, hand surgery, joint replacement, or trauma.

In a medical malpractice case, an orthopedic expert can review patient records and testify whether the standard of care was met during diagnosis or treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Orthopedics is a rapidly evolving field. An expert witness who is up-to-date with current research and practices can provide accurate information and credible testimony based on the latest standards of care.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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