Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Physical therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and pediatrics. Some of the most common specialties among physical therapy expert witnesses also include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound care management, vestibular rehabilitation, and aquatic therapy. They can opine on the effects of injury recovery processes, therapeutic exercises, patient compliance with treatment plans, post-surgical rehabilitation protocols, and the impact of physical therapy on quality of life.

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Pediatric Disabilities Expert WitnessView profile

E-014119

Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...

Prosthetics Expert WitnessView profile

E-171081

Prosthetics Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert attended Auburn University to complete his BS in Rehabilitation Services, his MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, and his PhD in Rehabilitation Services. He is a ABC certified Prosthetist and Orthotist, and a certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, past board member Commission on Rehabilitation Education, and the National...

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Expert WitnessView profile

E-364796

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of physical therapy, specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic back, neck and extremity pain and dysfunction, as well as headaches and whiplash. He received his BS in kinesiology from Southern Illinois University before earning his DPT from Franklin Pierce University. He subsequently completed a fellowship in orthopedic...

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The Average Physical Therapy Expert Witness
Charges $392 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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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

    $400

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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

    $475

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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.

Physical Therapy Expert Witness FAQs

A physical therapy expert witness provides insight on standard care practices, patient injuries, rehabilitation methods, and can testify on the potential impact of an injury.

Cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, disability claims, or any case where physical rehabilitation is a factor may require this expertise.

Yes. They can provide insights into various subspecialties such as orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, neurological, and sports physical therapy.

They can assess whether the standard of care was met during treatment, identify if negligence occurred, and evaluate the impact of any alleged malpractice on the patient's recovery.

Current clinical experience ensures that the expert witness is up-to-date with the latest techniques, standards of care, and advancements in physical therapy practice.

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