Paramedic Expert Witnesses in California

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Paramedic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Emergency Medical Services, pre-hospital care, trauma care, life support, and disaster medicine. Some of the most common specialties for paramedic expert witnesses also include ambulance service standards, cardiac life support, emergency vehicle operation, patient assessment, and emergency medical response. They can opine on the effects of delayed treatment, improper patient handling, failure to follow protocols, inadequate training, and negligence in emergency situations.

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Michael Lawrence Fischman, FACOEM, MD, MPHView profile

ID: 135938

Dr. Michael Lawrence Fischman, FACOEM, MD, MPH

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California

Dr. Michael L. Fischman has 42 years of experience in the field of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Toxicology. He earned his BA in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan, his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School, and his MPH in Environmental Health Sciences and Occupational Medicine from the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. He...

Pharmacology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pharmacology Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California Riverside and his PhD in Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California San Francisco. A member of numerous pharmaceutical societies, he is extremely well published, having authored 120+ peer-reviewed papers and 10 books. He previously served as an Assistant...

Neal Leon Benowitz, MDView profile

ID: 147718

Dr. Neal Leon Benowitz, MD

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California

Dr. Neal Benowitz has 48 years of experience in the field of Medical Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology. He earned his MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center, he went on to complete a Research Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology at UCSF Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Internal...

Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness

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California

This actively practicing, board certified toxicology specialist has assumed clinical positions in the field of toxicology and has published hundreds of articles and book chapters on the topic. Furthermore, he has also given nationally invited lectures on drug toxicity and is currently a faculty member at a major toxicology private practice.

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Timothy Eugene Albertson, MD, MPH, PhDView profile

ID: 701342

Dr. Timothy Eugene Albertson, MD, MPH, PhD

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California

Dr. Timothy Eugene Albertson has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Pharmacology, Critical Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Toxicology. He earned his BA in Biology and Psychology from the University of California San Diego and his MD from the UC Davis School of Medicine. He earned his MS and Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California Davis,...

Forensic Pathology & Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Pathology & Toxicology Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a forensic pathologist with a PhD in chemistry with over 30 years experience. His interests include forensic pathology, toxicology, medical causation, DUI, DUID, industrial accidents, chemical injury, air,auto and marine accidents. He has testified / been deposed over 100 times.

Paul DamianView profile

ID: 84622

Dr. Paul Damian

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California

This highly qualified, board-certified toxicologist earned his MPH in environmental health and his PhD in toxicology and pharmacology from the University of California, Davis. He has over 30 years of experience assessing the human health and ecological risks associated with environmental chemicals. His project experience includes directing, preparing, and reviewing hazardous waste sites,...

Environmental Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Toxicology Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in...

Cyrus Rangan, MDView profile

ID: 15728

Dr. Cyrus Rangan, MD

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California

This expert earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. After completing his residency in general pediatrics from Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, he continued his training with a fellowship in medical toxicology from the University of California, San Diego. Board-certified in pediatrics and medical toxicology, this expert has previously served in various hospitals throughout...

Clinical Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Toxicology Expert Witness

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California

This qualified clinical toxicology expert has eleven years of experience in the toxicology and chemistry fields. He earned his BS in medical technology from Central Michigan University and is certified as a medical laboratory scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. This expert has been published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and is a licensed clinical laboratory...

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Dallas Milo Cowan, CIH, DABT, PhDView profile

ID: 249245

Dr. Dallas Milo Cowan, CIH, DABT, PhD

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California

Dr. Dallas Cowan has 14 years of experience in Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene. He earned his BA in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Colorado Boulder, his MA in Industrial Hygiene from San Diego State University, and his Ph.D. in Toxicology from Purdue University. Today, this expert is certified as an Industrial Hygienist by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene....

Medical Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Medical Toxicology Expert Witness

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California

This qualified expert has 8 years of experience in medical toxicology. He received his BS in microbiology from the University of California San Diego before pursuing his MPH at the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health. He then earned his MD from the University of Toledo. Following medical school, he completed an internal medicine internship and an emergency medicine residency at George...

David Allen Galbraith, MDView profile

ID: 365121

Dr. David Allen Galbraith, MD

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California

Dr. David Galbraith has over 30 years of experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and Health Risk Assessment. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Stanford University and his MD from Yale School of Medicine. He then went on to a residency at the University of Washington Medical Center and then Swedish Medical Center. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Associate Director at...

Emergency Medical Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 20 years of experience as a paramedic. He earned an AS in nursing at Excelsior College and a JD at Lincoln Law School. He holds certifications as a critical care paramedic and a rescue diver, and is licensed as an emergency medical technician and paramedic in California. He previously served as a death investigator at the coroner's office in the Sierra...

Andrew Gale Salmon, PhDView profile

ID: 6090772

Dr. Andrew Gale Salmon, PhD

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California

Dr. Andrew G. Salmon has over 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford. Formerly, this expert served as Chief and Senior Toxicologist of the Air Toxicology and Risk Assessment Section for the State of California Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, this expert is an independent consultant...

Vina Rosetta Spiehler, FABFT, PhDView profile

ID: 6807453

Dr. Vina Rosetta Spiehler, FABFT, PhD

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California

Dr. Vina R. Spiehler has 42 years of experience in Forensic Toxicology. She earned her BA and MA in Analytical Chemistry from California State University, Fullerton, and her Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Today, this expert is a Fellow in Forensic Toxicology by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology. Formerly, this expert...

Kerry Mitchell Crivello, MAView profile

ID: 621255

Ms. Kerry Mitchell Crivello, MA

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California

Ms. Kerry Crivello has 9 years of experience as a Firefighter-Paramedic. She earned her BA in Child Development from Tufts University and her MA in Clinical Psychology from the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Today, she is licensed as a Paramedic in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Paramedic for Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. and as a...

Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-CView profile

ID: 5651747

Mr. Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-C

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California

Mr. Derrick P. Olzack has 3 years of experience in Life Care Planning, 6 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, and 12 years of experience as a Paramedic. He earned his BA in Emergency Services Management from Utah Valley University and his MMS from Saint Francis University. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care...

Paramedic Expert Witness FAQs

A paramedic expert witness provides insight into emergency medical procedures, standards of care, and can testify on whether appropriate actions were taken during an emergency.

Paramedic expert witnesses are often involved in personal injury cases, malpractice suits, wrongful death claims, and any case involving emergency medical services.

Yes, as experienced professionals in emergency medical services, paramedic expert witnesses can offer valuable insights into ambulance protocols and procedures.

Subspecialties include pediatric emergencies, trauma care, cardiac life support, disaster medicine, and flight paramedicine. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

They can review patient records, evaluate the appropriateness of care provided, identify deviations from standard practices, and explain complex medical issues to the court.

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