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This article was authored by a leading forensic pathology expert witness. He has 37 years of experience in anatomic, clinical and forensic pathology and 34 years of experience in neuropathology. Fractures and fracture dislocations of the vertebrae are uncommon in the…

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the expert author and do not reflect the opinions of Expert Institute or its affiliates. Informed consent is a relatively new concept in medicine. It involves communication between patient and…

Abstract: Social scientists play an increasingly important role in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil matters before the courts. Forensic sociology and criminology expert witnesses are utilized in the analysis of crime foreseeability and security standards of care…

Financial expert witnesses are not only technicians within their chosen field, they are communicators.  Even the most technically proficient experts will fall flat on their face if not prepared to concisely and accurately communicate their findings. This must be done…

Through my extensive experience as an acute and critical care surgeon, I’ve come to diagnose and treat numerous cases of necrotizing fasciitis/necrotizing soft tissue infection(NF/NSTI). Unfortunately this is a notoriously difficult diagnosis for the non-surgeon to make and its recognition…

This article is intended to give a brief overview of some of the many factors to consider in life care planning for an individual with brain injury to clarify future needs and expenses. One of the best things an attorney…

With a stream of reports in the media about shootings, sexual abuse, bullying, and other safety issues in our schools, it’s no surprise that our educational institutions are more vulnerable to lawsuits than ever. Resolution of legal battles involving student-injury…

Case Synopsis A young mother purchased a child stroller at a local mass merchandiser store in Indianapolis, Indiana in the early summer. Later that day, she wanted to bring her infant daughter to visit the child’s grandparents about two miles away. …

Although laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are guided by the same surgical principles as open surgery, they are inherently different from conventional surgery. The major difference is that laparoscopic surgery uses a video camera to visualize a three dimensional surgical field…

When Bad Things Happen to Patients Treated with Good Medicine On May 5, 2001, I returned home from my first Society meeting where as a new member we were awarded Best Scientific Paper.  I wondered why my academic secretary had…