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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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Richard Neil Weinstein, MBA, MDView profile

ID: 28795

Dr. Richard Neil Weinstein, MBA, MD

Dr. Richard N Weinstein has 25 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MD from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and his MBA from Regis University. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Bronxcare Health System, he went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at...

Biomechanics Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | California

This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications,...

Keith Alan Heier, FAAOS, MDView profile

ID: 33786

Dr. Keith Alan Heier, FAAOS, MD

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...

Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness | California

This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back...

Andrew Nicholas Bazos Jr, MDView profile

ID: 46617

Dr. Andrew Nicholas Bazos Jr, MD

Dr. Andrew N. Bazos Jr has 36 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University and his MD from Yale School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he went on to complete another residency in Pediatric...

Athletic and Fitness Organizations Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Athletic and Fitness Organizations Expert Witness | North Carolina

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the sports management field. He earned his BS in sports management from Guilford College and remains active in his field through relevant certifications, including in Sports Event Risk Management. He formerly served as an assistant football coach with Guilford College, a personal trainer at three fitness centers in North Carolina,...

Christian Foglar, MDView profile

ID: 58898

Dr. Christian Foglar, MD

Dr. Christian Foglar has over 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his MD from Universität Basel Medizinische Fakultät. After completing his research fellowship at AO Research Institute Davos, his internship in General Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in...

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Expert Witness | Maryland

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 12 years. Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, he has delivered more than 20 international, national, and regional research presentations. He serves as Associate Director of Sports Medicine at a teaching institution in Baltimore, MD, Head Team Orthopedist at a Division I university in Maryland, and Associate Orthopedic...

Mark Robert Hutchinson, FAANA, FAAOS, FACSM, MDView profile

ID: 132777

Dr. Mark Robert Hutchinson, FAANA, FAAOS, FACSM, MD

Dr. Mark R. Hutchinson has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery with expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Chicago. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, he went on to...

Physician Assistants and Orthopedics Expert Witness | WisconsinView profile

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Physician Assistants and Orthopedics Expert Witness | Wisconsin

This certified physician assistant has assumed numerous clinical and academic PA roles across the country throughout his 10+ year career, and is responsible for training and lecturing incoming physician assistant students. He is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Academy of Physician Assistants, where he is also a distinguished fellow. His clinical focus is...

Ronald Curtis Koe, MDView profile

ID: 194019

Dr. Ronald Curtis Koe, MD

Dr. Ronald C. Koe has 26 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California San Diego and his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New York

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...

Robert Gaynor Berry Jr, FAAPMR, MDView profile

ID: 221720

Dr. Robert Gaynor Berry Jr, FAAPMR, MD

Dr. Robert G. Berry Jr. has over 29 years of experience in the fields of Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his BS in Business Administration from Arizona State University, and his MD from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, he went on...

Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness | New Jersey

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the...

Joseph Timothy Lifrak, MDView profile

ID: 255062

Dr. Joseph Timothy Lifrak, MD

Dr. Joseph T. Lifrak has over 23 years of experience in the fields of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS from Tulane University and his MD from Brown University. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital and a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the Rhode Island Hospital. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in Sports...

Health and Physical Education Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Health and Physical Education Expert Witness | Ohio

This well seasoned professor of higher education has over 30 years of experience in physical education and recreational sports. Throughout his career he has been a member of several professional societies including the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), the National Association of Student Personnel...

Aris Demetrios Yannopoulos, MDView profile

ID: 383262

Dr. Aris Demetrios Yannopoulos, MD

Dr. Aris D. Yannopolous has over 32 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Harvard University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his internship and his residency in General Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, he completed another residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital,...

Ski and Snow Sports Safety Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Ski and Snow Sports Safety Expert Witness | Colorado

This expert has been involved in the ski/snow sport safety industry for more than 40 years. He has extensive experience in evaluating winter sports sites such as ski areas, tubing, and sledding venues. He is certified as a professional ski instructor, and as an outdoor emergency care technician, and a snowmobile instructor. He is a member of numerous societies relating to winter sports safety,...

James Lyle Comadoll, FAAOS, MDView profile

ID: 389926

Dr. James Lyle Comadoll, FAAOS, MD

Dr. James L. Comadoll has 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Winona State University and his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School. After completing an internship in General Surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center, he went on to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center,...

Gymnastics Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Gymnastics Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has coached gymnastics from beginner level through international level since 1969.

Sports Injury Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a sports injury expert witness in legal proceedings?

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.

What types of cases can a sports injury expert witness handle?

These experts can handle cases related to improper coaching techniques, faulty equipment, inadequate safety measures, player misconduct, and medical malpractice in treating sports injuries.

How can a sports injury expert witness help in a personal injury case?

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.

Are there subspecialties within the field of sports injury expert witnesses?

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.

Why is it important to hire a sports injury expert witness with experience in the specific sport involved in my case?

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Sports Injury expert witnesses?

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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