Sports Injury Expert Witnesses in Texas

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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...

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. Brian Christopher Fuller, MDView profile

ID: 1505546

Dr. Brian Fuller, MD

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Texas

Dr. Brian C. Fuller has 9 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Missouri Columbia and his MD from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center (FT Sam Houston), he went on to complete a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Today,...

Dr. Keith Alan Heier, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 33786

Dr. Keith Heier, MD, FAAOS

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Texas

Dr. Keith A. Heier has 23 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Florida Orthopaedic...

Dr. Christopher Robert Sellars, DOView profile

ID: 546499

Dr. Christopher Sellars, DO

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Georgia

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Dr. Christopher R. Sellars has 11 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BA from Hofstra University and his DO from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation-NYU Langone Health, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports...

Dr. Travis Carter Burns, MD, COSC, CPBView profile

ID: 717189

Dr. Travis Burns, MD, COSC, CPB

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Texas

Dr. Travis Burns has 11 years of experience in the fields of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his MD from the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center. After completing both an internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Brooke Army Medical Center, he went on to complete a...

The Average Sports Injury Expert Witness
Charges $967 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $700

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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

    $975

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  • Court Fee

    $1225

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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.

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.

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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