7 Athletic Accidents Expert Witnesses Found

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Lisa Ravalli, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

San Diego, California
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Total joint replacement, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash, ankle surgery, knee surgery, ankle, knee, hip, spine, elbow, shoulder, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, fusion, reconstruction, sciatica, traumatic brain injury, amputation.
...Inpatient, Subacute, and Outpatient experience including patients with Polytrauma, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), loss of limb, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Mental Illness, and visual impairments. • Specialization in post-operative rehabilitation; developed and implemented Pre-Operative Clinic for total joint replacement patients. Established system for scheduling, created home exercise program handouts, produced patient/caregiver education brochures outlining goals/expectations of post-operative rehabilitation. Coordinate and mange pre-op clinic on a weekly basis. Responsible for overall planning, administering, monitoring and evaluating the PT pre-operative total joint replacement program....

ROBERT A. ROVNER, MD

DANVILLE, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery - Neurosurgery of the Cervical/ Thoracic/ Lumbar Spine, Spine Trauma, Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Cervical Fusion, Thoracic Fusion , Lumbar Fusion, Spine Fracture Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Quadriplegia/Paraplegia from Spine Injury, Scoliosis and Kyphosis Reconstruction Surgery
...Over the years, I've treated a myriad of spinal conditions for thousands of patients stemming from auto accidents, workplace spinal injuries, spine trauma, gunshots, infections, and degenerative spine disease. Additionally, I am currently serving as Clinical Faculty for Orthopedic Spine Surgery at John Muir Medical Center's Primary Care Residency Program since 2017. I have also lent my medical expertise as the Team Physician for the Oakland Athletics. Transitioning into the medical-legal sphere, I've provided expert testimony in over 2,000 claims, ranging from medical malpractice to product liability. My dedication to advancing spinal surgery extends to my 30-year memberships with the North American Spine Society and the California Orthopedic Association. As a testament to my scholarly contributions, I serve on the review panel for the acclaimed journal "SPINE", having reviewed over 40 articles recently....

William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE & Associates, LLC

Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety - school evaluation, sexual abuse, child custody school evaluation, school standards of care, school safety, education standards of care, school related accidents, education, higher education, secondary education, elementary education, playground accidents, athletics and recreation
...., FACFE, is a forensic education expert with extensive experience in school, college and preschool related accidents, incidents & sexual abuse/sexual assault and educational evaluation for child custody. He has been court qualified as a schooling and education standards/policy expert in over 30 states. President and CEO of the SchoolMatch® Institute and Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Dayton, he is the former superintendent of three school districts in Ohio and Virginia and served on the executive staff of the Ohio Department of Education.

Adam S. DiDio, M.D.

SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida
Brain Injury Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology - Concussion, Postconcussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Closed head injury, Cognitive impairment, Neurocognitive testing, Neuropsychological review, MRI interpretation, Videonystagmogram (VNG), Neuropathy, Nerve Conductions & Electromyography (NCV/EMG), Radiculopathy, Nerve injury
...Through this experience, I have evaluated approximately 140 retired professional athletes for closed head injuries and concussion related deficits. Locally, I have worked with student athletes, trauma victims, and, on a daily basis, evaluate those suffering from spinal and traumatic brain injuries related to motor vehicle accidents and falls. I remain an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) & the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS), and regularly attend the national and international meetings on traumatic brain injury. I have extensive experience performing and interpreting nerve conductions and electromyography (NCV/EMG), as well as administering and interpreting Neurocognitive testing....

C.J. Abraham, PhD, P.E., DPE, JD, FRSC, FTI, DEE, IH

Great Neck, New York
Products Liability, Slip Trip & Fall - Athletics & Recreation, Safety, Safety Engineering, Warnings & Labels, Industrial Hygiene, OSHA, Risk Analysis, Biomechanics, Engineering, Fires, Explosions, Human Factors, Brain Injuries, Personal Injury, Trampolines, Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Playground Accidents
...His interests include head and brain protection in sports and recreation and personal injury accidents and litigations. In addition, he is also involved in the reconstruction of all types of sports injuries in a large variety of recreational and sports activities, amusement and trampoline facilities, as well as accidents involving a variety of products and vehicles. His background may be found at www.scientificadvisory.com. In the past, Dr. Abraham was a United States representative to the International Standards Organization (ISO), a member of the Executive Board of the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC), a member of the Safety and Protective Equipment of USA Hockey. He has also been an active member of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) from 1964 to the present time participating in the creation of safety standards for all types of recreational activities, sports and a variety of products. He is also a Diplomat in Sports and Recreation....

Al J. Heraghty, MSE, CPSI Total Sports Consulting Services LLC

Commack, New York
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - Playground Equipment, Playground Supervision, Physical Education, Gym, Athletics, Health Club, Fitness equipment, Exercise equipment, Fitness Instruction, Weight Room, Sport Facility, Lacrosse, Coaching.
...SPECIALITY FOCUS: Playground Equipment Accidents, Gym, Playground Supervision, Recreation, Fitness, Physical Education, Athletic, Health Clubs, Lacrosse, Weight Rooms, Athletic/Sport Facility, Exercise Equipment, Coaching Safety, Supervision, Trampoline Parks. SPECIAL TRAINING: - Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) - Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) - Certified Supervisor for Outdoor Environments - Certified Interscholastic Coach - Park Management and Liability Issues – Rutgers University - Athletic Field Maintenance and Construction – Rutgers University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: - American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Education - The National Recreation and Park Association

Adnan N. Cheema, MD

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Sports Medicine, Workman's Compensation, PIP, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident
...He cares for patients involved in car accidents, worker's compensation, and athletic injuries. Some common conditions treated include rotator cuff tears, shoulder labral tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, humerus fractures, tennis elbow, triceps and biceps ruptures, elbow arthritis, elbow fractures, cubital tunnel syndrome, Tommy John surgeries, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fractures, TFCC tears, trigger fingers, mass excisions, nerve repair, wrist tendinitis, wrist arthroscopy, tendon repair, finger fractures, knee meniscus tears, knee ligament tears, and many more conditions. Dr. Cheema has extensive familiarity within the medico-legal sphere, both for plaintiff and defense work. He performs IMEs and has testified numerous times. He is experienced in depositions, including court and telephone depositions. He provides clear, succinct summaries that make it easy for non-medical personnel to understand complex medical pathology. Dr....