Introduction
If you are thinking about becoming a dermatology expert witness you might wonder what types of cases you may be asked to work on. Below are 15 examples of cases where a dermatologist might be needed as an expert witness.
Examples of cases where a dermatologist might serve as an expert witness:
- Child abuse cases involving abrasions, bruising patterns and burns;
- Medical malpractice cases involving chemical burns from etching acid/phosphoric acid;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the use of injection hyaluronidase;
- Medical malpractice cases involving first-degree burns sustained at a laser hair removal facility;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the timely diagnosis of melanoma;
- Personal injury cases involving burns;
- Medical malpractice cases involving post-biopsy care and resultant infections;
- Medical malpractice cases involving MOHS procedures and post-operative complications;
- Medical malpractice cases involving laser treatment and complications;
- Products liability cases involving ingredients in deodorants;
- Mass tort cases involving rashes developing after exposure to toxic water;
- Patent cases involving transdermal drugs;
- Medical malpractice cases involving intradermal injections;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the TDAP vaccine and its potential side effects including rashes;
- Medical malpractice cases involving liposuction and its skin complications.
Conclusion
Expert witness work for dermatologists typically pays $600+/hr and can involve a variety of issues. Dermatology expert witnesses may be asked to opine on medical malpractice cases – both standard of care and causation, child abuse cases, personal injury cases, product liability cases and patent cases.
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About the Author
Kelly J. Wilbur, Esq. is the Vice President of SEAK, Inc – The Expert Witness Training Company. SEAK helps experts get started, teaches experts how to excel at their work and helps experts obtain case assignments. Kelly has trained hundreds of expert witnesses including many dermatology expert witnesses. Kelly can be reached at 781-491-6802 or kelly@seak.com. For more information on SEAK, Inc. – The Expert Witness Training Company, visit www.testifyingtraining.com
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