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Sports injury expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedics, physical therapy, athletic training, sports medicine, and neurology. Some of the most common sports injury expert witness specialties also include concussion management, rehabilitation therapy, sports biomechanics, and injury prevention. They can opine on the effects of improper training techniques, faulty equipment, inadequate supervision, traumatic brain injuries, and return-to-play decisions.

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Dr. Mark William Maffet, MDView profile

ID: 1062523

Dr. Mark Maffet, MD

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Texas

Dr. Mark W Maffet has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from the University of Mississippi and his MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Biomechanics Expert WitnessView profile

E-674656

Biomechanics Expert Witness

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California

This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications,...

Dr. Robert Charles Hendler, MDView profile

ID: 1073674

Dr. Robert Hendler, MD

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New York

Dr. Robert C. Hendler has 46 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Pre-Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery through the American Board of...

Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert WitnessView profile

E-063727

Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness

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California

This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back...

Dr. John David Kelly, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 1080935

Dr. John Kelly, MD, FAAOS

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Pennsylvania

Dr. John D. Kelly IV has 32 years of experience in the field of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Columbia College and his MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Temple University...

Athletic and Fitness Organizations Expert WitnessView profile

E-537553

Athletic and Fitness Organizations Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the sports management field. He earned his BS in sports management from Guilford College and remains active in his field through relevant certifications, including in Sports Event Risk Management. He formerly served as an assistant football coach with Guilford College, a personal trainer at three fitness centers in North Carolina,...

Dr. Joseph Pasquale De Angelis, MD, MBA, FAAOSView profile

ID: 1086902

Dr. Joseph De Angelis, MD, MBA, FAAOS

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Massachusetts

Dr. Joseph P. Deangelis has over 14 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Trinity College, his MD from UMass Chan Medical School, and his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. After completing his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University...

Dr. Jonathan Hersch, MDView profile

ID: 1111311

Dr. Jonathan Hersch, MD

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Florida

This highly qualified orthopedic surgeon has over 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his BS in psychology from Duke University before receiving his MD from New York University School Medicine. He then went on to complete a general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center before completing a prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the...

Paul Eliot Hughes, MDView profile

ID: 1152782

Paul Hughes, MD

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California

Paul Eliot Hughes has 26 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Medicine. He earned his BS from University of California Los Angeles and his MD from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing his residency in General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he went on to...

Dr. Scott Kevin Forman, MDView profile

ID: 1196275

Dr. Scott Forman, MD

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California

Dr. Scott Forman has 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he then completed a...

Dr. Michael Patton Kimball, MDView profile

ID: 1197368

Dr. Michael Kimball, MD

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California

Dr. Michael P. Kimball has 29 years of experience in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BA in Biology from Occidental College and his MD from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing both an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama Hospital, he went on to...

Dr. Scott William Organ, MDView profile

ID: 1214815

Dr. Scott Organ, MD

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Connecticut

Dr. Scott W. Organ has over 27 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Binghamton University-SUNY and his MD from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. After completing his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at MedStar...

Dr. Carlos Joseph Esparza, MDView profile

ID: 1218209

Dr. Carlos Esparza, MD

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New Mexico

Dr. Carlos J. Esparza has 26 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed both an internship in Medicine and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Loma Linda University Medical Center before going on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine at Florida Spine Institute....

Dr. Anthony Carl Theiler, MDView profile

ID: 1242189

Dr. Anthony Theiler, MD

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Arizona

Dr. Anthony C. Theiler has over 26 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Zoology and MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Today, this expert is board...

Dr. Richard Joe Ybarra, MD, CHCQMView profile

ID: 1268405

Dr. Richard Ybarra, MD, CHCQM

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Texas

Dr. Richard Joe Ybarra has 36 years of experience in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Family Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology from Houston Christian University and his MD from the Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Today, this expert is board...

Dr. Eial A Faierman, MDView profile

ID: 1292254

Dr. Eial Faierman, MD

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New York

Dr. Eial A. Faierman has 25 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Brandeis University and his MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Hand Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Today, this expert is board...

Dr. Robert Anthony Sciortino, MDView profile

ID: 1323864

Dr. Robert Sciortino, MD

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Missouri

Dr. Robert A. Sciortino has over 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Stanford University and his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed both his internship in General Surgery and residency Orthopaedic Surgery at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery...

Dr. Mark Robert Hutchinson, MD, FACSM, FAAOS, FAANAView profile

ID: 132777

Dr. Mark Hutchinson, MD, FACSM, FAAOS, FAANA

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Illinois

Dr. Mark R. Hutchinson has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Chicago. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, he went on to...

Dr. Thomas Kermit Bond, MD, MSView profile

ID: 1332814

Dr. Thomas Bond, MD, MS

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Louisiana

Dr. Thomas K. Bond has 20 years of experience in the field of Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Zoology and Physiology from Louisiana State University, his MS in Physiology and Biophysics from the Univeristy of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, and his MD from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. After completing a residency in Family...

Dr. Jason Friedrich, MDView profile

ID: 13761

Dr. Jason Friedrich, MD

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Colorado

This expert completed his BA at University of Colorado, Boulder and his MD at Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. He finished his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at University of Washington before completing his fellowship in pain medicine at University of Colorado. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine...

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The Average Sports Injury Expert Witness
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    $700

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  • Deposition Fee

    $975

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  • Court Fee

    $1225

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Sports Injury Expert Witness FAQs

A sports injury expert witness provides specialized knowledge on sports-related injuries, their causes, prevention, and treatment. They can offer crucial insights in cases involving negligence, product liability, or malpractice.

These experts can handle cases related to improper coaching techniques, faulty equipment, inadequate safety measures, player misconduct, and medical malpractice in treating sports injuries.

They can provide an objective analysis of the injury, its cause and impact. Their testimony can establish if the injury was preventable or due to negligence, helping determine liability.

Yes, some experts specialize in specific sports or types of injuries like concussions or spinal injuries. Others may focus on areas like athletic training or physical therapy.

Each sport has unique rules, equipment, and risks. An expert with specific sport experience will have deeper understanding of these factors and their potential contribution to the injury.

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