37 Victimization Expert Witnesses Found

Dentist, Investigation - Dentist, Standard of Care, Dental Investigation, Dental IMEs, Implants, Office Construction & Equipment, Digital Impression Imaging, Infections, Crowns & Bridges, Diagnosis & treatment plan, Veneers, Trauma, Dentrix Software Management. Ledger and insurance analysis. Dental employment issues.

...NJ Disaster Victim Identification Team, University of Arizona School of Medicine, Admissions MMI and presented as a lecturer for Dentrix Dental Systems Certified Dentrix Trainer and Curriculum development for Arizona State University School of Nursing. I have been consulted on a wide variety of dental cases to include: standard of care, and impact of same. Available for IME's, consults, file reviews, transition, deposition, trials, on-site reviews and reports, and report writing for any/all audiences, jurisdictions and/or venues.

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Personal Injury, Psychological Evaluations, Pain Psychology, Malingering & Exaggeration, Credibility, Post Traumatic Stress, Depression & Anxiety, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse & Assault, Sexual Victimization, Accident Trauma, Fitness for Duty, Expert Psychological Review

Dr. Adrian received her PhD in psychology at UCLA and is a highly qualified examiner with over 31 years of experience in forensics, specializing in assessing psychological injury and credibility in allegations of psychological injury. She was an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for 10 years, and the Co- Director of the Psychodiagnostic Assessment Service at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital for five years.  She has served for the last 12 years as an Expert for licensing boards in California including the Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences, and provides licensure applicant appeal evaluations for legal and medical applicants as well. She has served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in Psychology for the California Department of Workers’ Compensation for 12 years, and as a named expert in International Defense Base Act claims of Posttraumatic Stress. Dr. Adrian has been a named expert in over 50 civil...

Real Estate - real estate, real estate contracts, real estate disclosures, dual agency, failure to disclose, real estate contracts, sellers disclosures, real estate fraud, real estate broker, short sales

...HERRERA SINDELL GROUP - CASE # 2010032615 Engaged by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office to evaluate real estate contracts and other documents given by the defendants to the victims and provide expert opinion to the prosecution. Defendants pleaded guilty just prior to witness trial prep. Civil Cases: CATARINA FRANCISCO, ET AL V. BANK OF AMERICA N.A. - CASE NO. 14-cv-887-AJW Named as an unretained expert fraud by Plaintiff’s counsel. Case settled. STEVEN J. KIM, ET AL. VS. PRESTON B. FIELDS, ET AL. – CASE NO. PC055621 Expert witness for a plaintiff suing a Realtor®, her broker and their sellers for allegedly conducting a fraudulent short sale. Case settled. DAN STEIN VS. HARRYOT BEST-SCHERMERHORN – CASE NO. 20STCV08954 Defense consultant for the attorney of a conservator whose elderly client, a woman with diminished capacity, was sued for specific performance on a real estate contract to purchase her home. Case mediated resulting in cancellation of the sale. AMY M....

Forensic Psychology, Mental Health - domestic violence,intimate partner violence, IPV, intimate partner abuse, battered woman syndrome, false arrest, battered woman defense, battered person syndrome, battered person defense, family violence, family abuse, psychological abuse, batterer intervention

...He has worked with family violence perpetrators and victims since 1992, and is a court-approved provider of batterer intervention programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Hamel is the author of Gender-Inclusive Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse, 2nd Edition: Evidence-Based Approaches, (Springer, 2014), and other books on domestic violence. He also has had dozens of his research articles published in various peer-reviewed scholarly journals, and is Editor-in-Chief of Partner Abuse, a journal published quarterly by Springer Publishing. A frequent speaker at conferences on domestic violence, he has also trained mental health professionals, attorneys, victim advocates social service organizations, law enforcement, attorneys and family court mediators....

Neuropsychiatry, Psychiatry - neuropsychiatry, psychiatric malpractice, personal injury, disability, PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), testamentary capacity, fitness for duty, standard of care, suicide, record review, workman's compensation

...Lodhi works with Physicians for Human Rights to assess kidnapping victims, human trafficking, undue influence, abuse, rape, and fear of imminent death.

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Spine Injuries, Lumbar Spine Injury, Spinal Injections, Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet Joint Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cervical Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Chronic Pain, Anesthesiology

...He routinely serves as a primary treating physician and/or specialty / expert consultant for injured workers and motor vehicle accident victims. He has also been called on to treat NFL (National Football League) and NHL (National Hockey League) players, former and current. - 20+ years of clinical experience - 10 + years of expert witness, IME experience - Founder and Medical Director, The Spine & Pain Center of California - Medical Director, Summit Surgery Center - Staff, Department of Anesthesiology, Eden Medical Center, Castro Valley, CA - Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California - Qualified Medical Examiner, California - Trial testimony experience - Deposed 75+ times

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, Homicide, Child sexual abuse disclosures,, workplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessmen

...In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

Police Practices & Procedures, Jails & Prisons - Pursuit Policy, Use-of-Force, Crime Foreseeability, Lethal Use-of-Force, Excessive Force, In-Custody Death, Firearms, Less-Than-Lethal, , Reasonable Suspicion, Probable Cause, Searches, Internal Affairs, Crime & Arrest, Jail Policy, Jail Custody, Jail Suicide, Bars/Night Clubs, Security

...Testified at preliminary hearing under California, Proposition 115, Peace Officer Hearsay Testimony, pursuant to the Crime Victims Justice Reform Act 1990. Assigned to the Los Angeles Police Academy, Law Training Unit, trained new police recruits, designed curriculum based on Department policy, and P.O.S.T standards. Conducted in-service training of seasoned veterans with law updates each year. Promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1998. Assigned to train and monitor police officers daily to follow Department policy. Conducted investigations involving pursuits, use-of-force incidents and a myriad of other investigations. Reviewed and approved thousands of Department reports involving personnel, arrests, evidence, use-of-force and pursuits. Conducted personnel complaint investigations involving allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, excessive use-of-force, violation of pursuit policy, and neglect of duty, just to name a few....

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - IME, Fitness for Duty, Chronic Pain, Abuse, Competency, Mental Capacity, Traumatic Injury, Psychometric Testing, Malpractice, Malingering, Standard of Care, PTSD

...As the director of Sharper Future in the Inland Empire, in addition to directing the clinic, he evaluated and treated juvenile and adult sexual offenders, victims of sexual abuse, substance abusers, forensic clients with mental illness, and Regional Center clients. Since 1999, Dr. Wolkenhauer presented numerous trainings, (see CV) primarily related to sex offender risk assessment. Dr. Wolkenhauer also serves on the board of Children’s Fund, a public/private non-profit partnership serving the needs of abused, neglected, and underserved children in San Bernardino County.

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence),Rape and Sexual Assault, Adult Consequences of Childhood Sexual/Physical/Psychological Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Traumatic Sequelae, Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD, Campus Sexual Assault and Title IX

...Peters has served as guest lecturer and provided trainings on topics to include domestic violence/Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual/physical abuse, working with torture and refugee populations, posttrauma sequelae and impact of victimization, combat related PTSD, and biology of trauma in settings to include: University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology University of Denver, International Disaster Program Military and Civilian law enforcement agencies University of Maryland, Graduate Program in Counseling Colorado Department of Corrections Planned Parenthood Rape Assistance and Awareness Program Numerous community groups

Economics, Intellectual Property - Economic Damages, Business Damages, Life-care Plans, Wrongful-death, Wrongful Termination, Employment, Patents, Trademark, Copyright, Statistics, Jones Act, FELA, Intellectual Property, Commercial Damages

...Expert testimony provided in deposition, Federal and State courts, arbitration, and before the Special Master in Victims Compensation matters. Prepared quantitative and qualitative analyses, memos and expert reports on tort cases involving personal injury, care costs and life-care plans, wrongful-death, wrongful termination, Jones Act, FELA, intellectual property, and commercial damages. Developed financial models for firms in a variety of markets, including the telecommunications, retail, casino gambling, insurance, manufacturing, tire wholesaler, oil services, residential real estate, merchant service provider, fire suppression, financial services, courier services, trade schools and hotel industries. Vice-President of the National Association of Forensic Economics. Speaks at numerous conferences to attorneys and economists.

Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences - coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, workplace bullying, batterers, battered women syndrome, grooming, coercion, psychological manipulation, psychological maltreatment, abuse, alienation, undue influence, consent, cults, toxic workplace, hostile workplace, psychological maltreatment

...Coercive control covers a range of psychologically abusive behaviors that entrap the victim and constrict their liberty and autonomy. The QSM™ addresses the harmful and traumatizing impacts of coercive control on adult and child victims, making these often invisible tactics, visible. Ms. Amber's lived experience of coercive control in multiple contexts is critical to her understanding of the pattern of behaviors coercive controllers exhibit, and this experience has been integrated into the QSM™ to provide mental health, law enforcement and legal professionals with the tools needed to detect, intervene in and prevent coercive control. While current legislation on coercive control in the US is relatively new, Ms. Amber understands the foundational aspects of the pattern, which are closely related to terrorism, torture and kidnapping, and which date back in research more than 70 years....

Investigation, Security - Death, Murder, Suicide, Homicide, Drowning, Accidental Death, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Ballistics, Negligent Security, False Arrest, False Confession, Overdose, Medicolegal Investigations, Blood Spatter, Video Analysis, Scene Staging, Human Smuggling, Scene Management, Case Management, Testimony

...Responded to calls, assisted the public, rendered first aid, consoled victims, saved lives, secured crime scenes, wrote comprehensive reports, issued citations, affected nearly 1,000 arrests, and investigated crimes from theft to capital murder. I was an adjunct lecturer at the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, FAU, Nova University, Barry University, OSHA, various municipalities, and the US Coastguard.

Forensic Psychology, Immigration - Immigration, Psychologist, Sexual, Violence, Civil Commitment, Safety, Pre-Employment, Employee Assistance, EAP, Sex Offender, Risk Assessment, Extreme Hardship, Asylum, Certification for Disability, Immigrant, PTSD, Trauma, LGBT, VAWA, Visa, U Visa, T Visa, Bilingual, Latino, Hispanic, Psychosexual

...Extreme Hardship Waiver (I-601) Asylum & Withholding of Removal (I-589) Violence Against Women Act | “Battered Spouse Waiver” (I-360) U-Visa | Victim of Violent Crime (I-918) T-Visa | Victim of Human Trafficking (I-914) Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (N-648) No “Rush Fees” for Quick Turnaround No “Extra Fees” for Multilingual Interpreters

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

...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. Furthermore, I have extensive experience with Videonystagmography (VNG) and QEEG/Brain mapping interpretation.I regularly supervise TBI, vestibular, and neurocognitive rehabilitation in my practice....

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Parental Alienation, Child Custody, Child Custody Evaluations, High Conflict Divorce, Expert Witness, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Attorney Consultation, Trial Consultant

....  Consultant to the medical, legal and law enforcement community in Florida on Psychological and Educational matters;  Provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefings to victims of crime in the Central Florida area;  Consulted with Orange County Public Defender with cases involving arrest and incarceration of children, including Competency Assessments and Insanity Determinations as well as expert testimony; provided expert testimony for Workplace Violence cases;  Trained by Drs. Richard Warshak’s/Randy Rand’s Family Bridges Workshop for Troubled and Alienated Parent-Child Relationships as a Reunification Specialist....

Firearms & Ballistics, Safety - Firearms, shooting ranges, gun store systemic safety management systems, Firearm human factors, Gun safety, Shooting range safety, Personal protection, Concealed carry, Shooting range design, Training program design, Firearm training, Shooting club management

...Army (3 yrs) Vietnam veteran - 1st Infantry Division Medical Corps; Sworn, armed Auxiliary Sheriff's Deputy (20 yrs) Sergeant & Executive Board; NRA Training Counselor certified to teach and to train instructors to teach: Basic Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle; Home Firearm Safety; Personal Protection in the Home; Personal Protection Outside the Home; and Metallic Cartridge & Shotgun Shell Reloading; NRA Range Development & Operations certified; NRA Chief Range Safety Officer; NRA Certified Law Enforcement Instructor; NRA Regional Refuse To Be A Victim Counselor; NRA Distinguished Expert Handgun; Chicago Firearm Certification Instructor (entire duration of the program); Illinois Hunter Safety Master Instructor (5 years) ; State of Illinois Certified Firearms Instructor; Concealed Carry Instructor (Illinois and Utah); Tactical pistol instructor in use of force for self-defense and home invasion. Need someone in control when they speak?...

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology - PTSD, Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, TBI, Traumatic brain injury, Memory, Neuropsychology, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Immigrants, Veterans, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Assessment, Malingering, Personal Injury

...She has substantial experience working with veterans; sexual assault survivors; children and adults who have experienced physical and sexual abuse; victims of interpersonal, community, and gang violence; first responders; survivors of accidents and disasters; and refugees. She has worked extensively, often in a pro bono capacity, with asylum seekers and migrant families who were separated at the border. With over 25 years experience as a research scientist specializing in trauma psychology, Dr. Samuelson is able to provide scientifically informed, firsthand knowledge of the relevant research as an expert witness. Equally experienced as a clinician, she has provided psychological assessment and treatment to hundreds of trauma survivors. Finally, as a long-time professor, coupled with her prior testimony experience, she is skilled at describing the science of trauma in a manner that is layperson-friendly and understandable to juries and judges. Dr....

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Investigation - Sexual Assaults in a Military Environment, Military Sexual Trauma, How the Military Handles Sexual Assaults, Criminal Investigations by Military Investigators.

...Military criminal investigations are complex in nature and involve first and foremost the safety and security of the victim and medical attention including a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE), securing the crime scene, collection of any forensic evidence at both the crime scene and the hospital along with interviews of victims and/or witnesses that Steve is very familiar with.

Security, Premises Liability - Negligent/Inadequate Security, Workplace Violence, Security Management Consulting, Negligent Hiring and Retention and Training, Use of Force

...Bates recently co-authored a publication on “The Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations” published by the national Center for Victims of Crime and the National Crime Prevention Council. BIOGRAPHY OF NORMAN D. BATES, ESQ. Formerly, Mr. Bates was an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston and Director of Security and Legal Counsel to the Saunders Hotel Corporation. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (President 2009-2011), the National Crime Victim Bar Association, ASIS International, and Society for Human Resource Management

Internal Medicine, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Internal medicine, primary care, malpractice, medical errors, delayed diagnosis, screening, trauma-informed, trauma, assault, abuse, neglect, maltreatment, violence, victim, survivor

Board-certified Internal Medicine physician, practicing full-time primary care in the Boston VA Healthcare System. Earned both B.A. and M.D. through the 8-year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown University. Completed residency and chief residency at Yale School of Medicine. Currently a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and adjunct instructor at Boston University School of Medicine. Highly qualified expert witness for malpractice cases. Internationally recognized subject matter expert in trauma-informed care (TIC), an evidence-based framework for supporting trauma survivors that has been adopted by the legal field (see Law360 publications on this). Worked with award-winning attorneys in a high profile case to interview clients assaulted by their doctor, understand the scope of injuries, and help build a trauma-informed legal practice. Frequently invited to speak to national and international audiences. The nation's expert in trauma-informed physical...

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Damages PTSD, Evaluating Credibility Allegations of Sexual Abuse/Harassment, Personal Injury Child and Adult, Physical injury PTSD, Medical Malpractice PTSD, Vaccine Injury Compensation PTSD, Criminal Sexual Misconduct, Factitious disorder,

...The following are examples of cases Dr.McNaught has been involved in when allegations of PTSD are alleged in civil cases: *Sexual Abuse of Children and Adults within Institutional Settings such as Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Treatment Centers; *Assessing the Emotional Impact of Sexual Abuse *Cases Involving Physical Injuries and Death where PTSD is alleged *PTSD in Combat Veterans *Sexual Harassment & Age Discrimination *Wrongful Death *Infant Death *Medical Malpractice *Scarring *Dismemberment *Dog Bite *Vaccine Compensation *Burn/Electrocution Dr.McNaught has been involved in the following types of Criminal cases: *Assessing the Credibility of Adult and Child Sexual Abuse Victims *Recantation *Memory Issues/Confabulation *Standard of Care regarding Interviews with Child Sexual Abuse Victims *Assessment of Psychological issues Impacting Sentencing *Characteristics of Sexual Abuse Victims and Disclosure Patterns

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, Homicide, Child sexual abuse disclosures,, workplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessmen

...In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide Prevention, Psychiatric Malpractice, Law and Psychiatry, Criminal Mitigation, Medical Decision Making, Hospital Practice, Statistics and Causal Analysis, Grief and Mourning, Pediatric Psychiatry, Family Loss, Neuropsychiatry, Behavioral Economics/Game Theory,

...He has been extensively involved in treating victims of 9/11 and their families, in doing research on the effects of the 9/11 attacks on the survivors and First Responders, and in training clinicians in cutting edge treatments for PTSD and Complicated /Traumatic Grief. This has given him a strong foundation as an expert on PTSD and other psychological effects of various types of trauma. It has also made him an expert on malpractice cases in this area. Dr. Amsel was one of the early champions of the application of Decision Science, Game Theory and Behavioral Economics to psychiatric research, including to suicidal behavior, another important area of his expertise. Dr. Amsel has applied his extensive clinical and research expertise to many different types of complex legal issues involving psychiatry.

Plastic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Burn Injuries, Catastrophic Burns, , Explosions, Dog Bites, Facial Trauma, Burns of the Hand, Scars, Facial Paralysis, Bell’s Palsy, Auto Accidents, Product Liability, Premise Liability, Industrial accidents, Independent Medical Examinations, Scar Assessment and Permanency, Future Medical Costs

...Dr Rose uses his extensive clinical skills in objectively evaluating victims of burns, dog bites, facial trauma and providing expert testimony in future medical treatment/ prognosis/ medical costs.

Life Care Planning - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ),

...In addition to her extensive nursing, life care planning, and healthcare quality and safety experience, she has collected years of foundational experience providing years of service as a member of a trust advisory committee for a special needs trust beneficiary; as a resident of Maui County, she participated in a community effort to educate the State and advocate for expanding access to healthcare services in west Maui; provided pro bono life care planning services for victims of the Columbine High School shooting; provided her time and resources as a board member for the Brain Injury Association of Colorado; supported the Kempe Children’s Foundation (an organization committed to supporting professionals in the field of child abuse, neglect, and trauma prevention) and co-chaired an event for the John Elway Foundation.

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Investigations, Child Abuse, School Safety, Sexual Assault/Exploitation, Domestic Assault, Death/Cold Cases, Victimology, Investigation Procedures, Multi-agency Investigations, Crisis Management, Police Ethics, Training and Education, Community Policing, Police Supervision, Title IX investigations

...Skilled in interpersonal communication during Crisis Management incidents, in delivery of community outreach presentations, and as agency subject matter expert for print and broadcast media requests on various topics involving child exploitation and victimization. North Carolina licensed Private Investigator (License# 358403)

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychological Injury and Disability from Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD), Acute Stress, Dissociative Identity, Dissociative Amnesia, Depersonalization, Derealization, Factitious, and Borderline Personality Disorders. Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Hypnosis, Malingering, False Memory

I began my forensic career during my general psychiatry residency, where I had various opportunities to gain experience. For example, I rotated through the competency assessment unit at the local jail, served on the forensic risk assessment consultation team, and acted as an expert witness in the National Institute for Trial Advocacy mock trials. Additionally, I joined the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law (APPL) and attended their annual conferences, where I completed the review course directed by Dr. Philip Resnick and presented posters on forensic-related topics. I provide expert psychiatric consultation to Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. To date, I provided expert opinions related to trial competency and sanity in about 90 cases, with a few of those involving courtroom testimony. Building on my experiences at deposition and trial, I have refined my testifying skills through the completion of specialized training...

Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Disability Evaluations, Peer Review, Independent Medical Examinations, Employment, Medical Record Review, Fitness for Duty, Medical Malpractice

...I have been an expert witness in dozens of cases involving civil litigation, including victims of sexual abuse and employment issues, as well as medical malpractice defense regarding plaintiff's claims of psychiatric injury. In the course of my career, I have been deposed multiple times and have also testified in court on a number of occasions. I have been in private practice for over 30 years treating a wide variety of patients. In addition, I was a Residency Training Director for seven years, Medical Director of a psychiatric hospital for seven years, worked in two correctional facilities for three years and currently work in a Department of Veterans Affairs’ outpatient clinic. I have also taught Drexel University medical students for over ten years. As a result of my clinical experience, I have a particular expertise in the area of psychiatric disability issues, victims of sexual abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder....

Forensic Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Medical malpractice: plaintiff and defense cases. Trauma-related disorders: PTSD/complex PTSD, dissociative disorders. Mood disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, food addiction, obesity, ADHD, OCD. Child-adolescent & adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and psychopharmacology.

...He served as Medical Consultant at MUSC's National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center (1996-2001). He has consulted for many health care organizations and currently serves as Director of Clinical Outcomes and Research for Monte Nido and Affiliates, a Senior Clinical Advisor for Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Programs, and Senior Clinical Research Consultant for Suncloud Health. Dr. Brewerton is also Executive Producer of a documentary about child maltreatment, eating disorders and dissociative identity disorders (see: www.Sylviadoc.com). Dr. Brewerton has been instrumental in exploring the overlaps between trauma, PTSD and eating disorders, and promoting integrated treatment approaches for eating and related comorbid disorders. His research profile can be viewed at www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy-Brewerton/research, where any of his publications can be downloaded or requested.

Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering - Injury, Accident Reconstruction, Physiology, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Neck, Spine

...In these cases, I have performed a number of numerical analyses and simulations to determine the likely biomechanics of injury as well as the structure and functional outcomes of those injuries on the victim’s performance capacity. In addition to my training and experience in the biomechanics of injury resulting from motor vehicle accidents, I teach courses pertaining to the biomechanics of injury (ESMS 4020/6202: Clinical Biomechanics) and the analysis of motor vehicle accidents (ESMS 4030/6030: Forensic Biomechanics). These courses are taught to undergraduate and graduate students in biomechanics and engineering. In addition to my role as an expert witness and as a faculty member, I have conducted applied research in the areas of clinical and computational biomechanics for the past 17 years as a university professor and research fellow....

Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine - Malpractice, Personal Injury, Disability, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, testamentary capacity, competency, will contest, undue influence, NGRI, correctional, rape, Fitness for Duty, Neuropsychiatry, standard of care, suicide, IME, record review, DUI, DWI, workman's compensation, jail, prison

...Adhia works with Physicians for Human Rights to assess kidnapping victims, human trafficking, undue influence, abuse, rape, and fear of imminent death. He assesses PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, suicide risk, and malingering. Dr. Adhia has also treated psychosis (Schizophrenia) and psychopathology. Dr. Adhia’s findings consider complicating factors, such as emotional distress worsened by isolation. Other factors are pre-existing mental and physical illness, competency, and capacity (e.g. dementia, Intellectual Disability.) He performs occupational IMEs such as Fitness for Duty, WC (Workers' Comp), disability, and DBA (Defense Base Act). As a physician, he is uniquely qualified to review medical records and reports. Medical malpractice cases in which he is expert include hospitals and correctional institutions. Dr. Adhia conducts Independent Medical Examinations and reports his med-legal findings and opinions....

Forensic Psychology, Immigration - Immigration, Psychologist, Sexual, Violence, Civil Commitment, Safety, Pre-Employment, Employee Assistance, EAP, Sex Offender, Risk Assessment, Extreme Hardship, Asylum, Certification for Disability, Immigrant, PTSD, Trauma, LGBT, VAWA, Visa, U Visa, T Visa, Bilingual, Latino, Hispanic, Psychosexual

...Extreme Hardship Waiver (I-601) Asylum & Withholding of Removal (I-589) Violence Against Women Act | “Battered Spouse Waiver” (I-360) U-Visa | Victim of Violent Crime (I-918) T-Visa | Victim of Human Trafficking (I-914) Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (N-648) No “Rush Fees” for Quick Turnaround No “Extra Fees” for Multilingual Interpreters

Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab, Brain Injury Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Future Educational/Vocational Potential, Childhood Disability, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Shaken Baby, Multiple Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Quality of Life, Impact on Caregiver, Cognitive Impairment, School Accommodations

...She has worked a large portion of her time in the ICU, caring for severely injured and comatose patients such as battered babies, drowning victims and car wreck victims. What is uncommon about Dr. Goodwin is the breadth of her experience. On a daily basis she has cared for patients along a range of age (from newborn into college), caring for patient's injury along a long course of time (from ICU until many years later through the child's development), and treating the full spectrum of Traumatic Brain Injury – from concussion to coma. Dr. Goodwin’s unique value to both plaintiff attorneys and defense attorneys as an expert witness is her familiarity with the impact of an injury or disability on a child’s surroundings, such as their schooling, family dynamics, hobby or sport participation and future educational /vocational prospects. She is also an avid speaker and teacher who really enjoys breaking down complicated medical topics so that anybody can understand them.

Economics, Intellectual Property - Economic Damages, Business Damages, Life-care Plans, Wrongful-death, Wrongful Termination, Employment, Patents, Trademark, Copyright, Statistics, Jones Act, FELA, Intellectual Property, Commercial Damages

...Expert testimony provided in deposition, Federal and State courts, arbitration, and before the Special Master in Victims Compensation matters. Prepared quantitative and qualitative analyses, memos and expert reports on tort cases involving personal injury, care costs and life-care plans, wrongful-death, wrongful termination, Jones Act, FELA, intellectual property, and commercial damages. Developed financial models for firms in a variety of markets, including the telecommunications, retail, casino gambling, insurance, manufacturing, tire wholesaler, oil services, residential real estate, merchant service provider, fire suppression, financial services, courier services, trade schools and hotel industries. Vice-President of the National Association of Forensic Economics. Speaks at numerous conferences to attorneys and economists.

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking at Hotels, Sexual Abuse by Educators and School Staff, Sexual Abuse by Youth Group Leaders, Human Trafficking Prevention in the Hospitality Industry, Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Businesses, Civil Rights Violations.

...Bristol became the President & CEO of Solutions to Trafficking LLC, Points, West Virginia, a company that offers awareness and investigative training courses empowering businesses, law enforcement, and community groups with the knowledge and expertise to work cohesively toward recognizing community human trafficking issues, freeing victims of human trafficking, and bringing human traffickers to justice. He helps groups identify child sexual exploitation in schools and youth groups. To view a one-minute UNICEF PSA on child sex trafficking that I narrated for UNICEF, please visit https://youtu.be/j1sRy8RJBh8.

Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant - My focus within Emergency Medicine is cardiology care in the ER. I have 10 years experience performing case analysis and quality assurance for STEMI (Heart attack care) in my hospital system, as well as cardiac care peer review. I am also involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as EMS director.

...I have also served as victim witness and expert witness in assault cases.