Welcome To Consolidated Consultants' FAll 2011 Newsletter
We are proud to present our Quarterly Newsletter featuring Highlighted Forensic and Medical Expert Witness Consultants along with informative articles written by a broad range of Expert Witnesses, Consultants, Attorneys, and other professionals throughout the country.Article topics range as each article showcases Experts breadth of knowledge and strength of expertise. As we continuously add new highly qualified Experts and Expertise Categories to our broad, nationwide directory, we encourage you to search Expert Witness CV's on our site by Expertise Category, Keyword Search, Key Phrase List, or Contact Us directly and we will search for you.
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Florida Gov. Signs Tort Reform Bill into Law
The law requires a physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist who provides expert testimony concerning the prevailing professional standard of care of a physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist to be licensed in this state or possess an expert witness certificate issued by the Department of Health. Florida licensed physicians and dentists and practitioners with an expert witness certificate will be subject to disciplinary action for offering false or misleading information as an expert witness. Read More...
FAQ's Electrocution & Electrical Injury Cases
Written by Electrocution and Electrical Injury ExpertWitness No. 171
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Electrical power sources include overhead power line contact, electric fences, household wiring, and electrical arcs. Electricity in water in pools and lakes can result in serious brain injury and even death with less than ten volts AC.
Any part of the body and head can be injured in electrical accidents. The medical effects of electrical injuries can range from mild and temporary to severe and permanent. Electrical injury cases usually raise medical and electrical engineering questions that require investigation and explanation. Some of these questions will be briefly described in this article..... Read More ...
Expert's Testimony & Gentamicin Toxicity - A Nutshell
Written by Pharmacology Expert WitnessWitness No. 1925
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Introduction:
For a patient to succeed with a medical malpractice action against a health-care professional, the patient must prove the following four elements: (1) standard of practice for the particular health-care practitioner, (2) breach of the standard of practice, (3) causation and (4) damages. Any case involving gentamicin-induced toxicity will require a detailed analysis of the case circumstance in order to determine if the above elements can be demonstrated and substantiated with expert testimony.... Read More ...
The Selection of a Physician Assistant Expert Witness
Written by Physician Assistant Board Certified Expert WitnessWitness No. 497
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Physician Assistants have been involved in the American Health Care Systems for over forty years. The American Academy of Physician Assistants was founded in 1968 as the official body representing the profession with a mission "to provide quality cost effective, accessible health care and to promote the profession and personal development of physician assistants". There are more than 140 physician assistant programs in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected that physician assistant employment opportunities will grow 50% by 2014. This will make it the fourth fastest growing profession in the country. Read More...
Highlighted Medical Experts
Medical Device and Biomedical Engineer Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3660Click here to view this Expert's CV
Profile
Broadly experienced medical device engineer with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering background and proven experience in teaching & mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, cardiovascular signal analysis, medical device design, research and development, implementation, project direction and business development.
Strong base in current medical device research and development, diagnostics, and communications strategies with a track record of successful management and implementation of strategic initiatives of varying sizes and complexities.
Board Certified Cancer and Pediatric Pathology Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3662Click here to view this Expert's CV
Present Position
1981 to Present
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Staff Pathologist
1994 to Present
Medico-Legal Reviewer/Consultant
Board Certification
1981
The American Board of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology
Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3677Click here to view this Expert's CV
Higher Education
Institutional: Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, no degree, attended 1962-1965
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, M.D., 1969
Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, Medical Internship, 1969-70
University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (now Oregon Health and Science University), Portland, Oregon, Internal Medicine Residency, 1973-75
Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. Expert 3692Click here to view this Expert's CV
Education
1998 B.A. Chemistry (summa cum laude) Columbia University
1999 Certificate Medical Ethics Summer Fellowship Harvard Medical School
2002 M.D. Medicine Harvard Medical School
2005 Certificate Administration and Management Harvard University
2009 M.B.A. General Management (with distinction) Harvard Business School
Postdoctoral Training
2002-2003, Intern, Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2003-2006, Resident, Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
International Business, Mexican Law and Foreign Investment Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3658Click here to view this Expert's CV
Education
Harvard Law School - Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Degree: LL.M. (Masters in Law), 1984.
Universidad Iberoamericana, School of Law - Mexico, D.F.
Degree: Licenciado en Derecho (J.D.- Attorney at Law), 1983.
Honors: Mención HonorÃfica (highest honors for grades, thesis, and bar examination).
Georgetown University - Washington, D.C.
Degree: A.B. (Government), 1978.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Valedictorian of Graduating Class (Rank #1 in 500); First Honors each semester; Phi Beta Kappa (National Honor Society); Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society); Marshal of Graduation Ceremony.
Private Investigator, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3678Click here to view this Expert's CV
Investigative Experience
2009-Present
Investigator
Specialized Investigations
2005-2009 Principal AOE/COE Investigator Investigations San Francisco, CA
2003-Present Part-time and Temporary Assignments with the following Private Investigation firms:
Company Investigator/Insurance Adjuster
Member of SIU team investigating first party insurance claims for theft, vandalism, environmental, personal injury and motor vehicle accidents.. Successful people locates and process service.
Insurance adjusting and investigations for auto liability investigations for commercial lines including national rental car and package delivery companies.
Surveillance Supervisor and Investigator Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3688Click here to view this Expert's CV
Experience
Investigations
Surveillance Supervisor - Investigator
July 2005 to Present
- Direct communication with Insurance company SIU / assignment intake and updates
- Schedule and manage all surveillance assignments
- Train and supervise investigators
- Conduct Activity Checks, Surveillance and Fraud Investigations
- Court appearances at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Criminal Court
- Cooperation with the Department of Insurance in the prosecution of Insurance Fraud cases
Broadcasting Industry and Management Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3694Click here to view this Expert's CV
Qualifications
My involvement in the broadcast industry has spanned 35 years. During this time I have been involved in virtually every aspect of operating, managing and owning broadcast properties. I have been called upon numerous times to take depositions and to appear in both Federal and State Courts regarding the broadcast industry as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff. I have also provided written testimony to the FCC in various matters. It has also been my responsibility to work directly for United States Trustees, Attorneys and Financial Institutions regarding the management, budgeting, cost projections and long term revenue forecasting of broadcast properties.