Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide

A resource for health care professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.

The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert witnesses and litigation experts who have trained hundreds of nurses, physicians, and health care professionals. Covering topics like the fundamentals of litigation and the legal process and trial preparation, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation explores the basic principles of being an expert witness while offering practical advice that will enable expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize their effectiveness.

Topics covered include:

• Roles and expectations of key players
• Courtroom presentation
• Depositions and trials
• Moral issues
• Writing for the court
• Business of expert witnessing
• Ethical marketing

Also included in Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation:

• Checklists
• Example expert witness forms like fee structures, engagement letters, and more
• A comprehensive glossary of industry terms

Those looking to break into the field and seasoned expert witnesses alike will find that Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide offers valuable insights and guidance.

Jeff G. Konin, PhD, ATC, PT, FACSM, FNATA, is a Clinical Professor at Florida International University, in Miami, Florida. He has been a leading clinician, educator, and scholar for more than 30 years. As a licensed and certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Konin is the author of more than 25 academic textbooks and has delivered hundreds of professional presentations throughout the world. He is a recognized Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and a member of the NATA’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Konin is a Founding Partner of The Rehberg Konin Group, dedicated to providing expert advice in the area of sport safety, education, and other areas. Over the past 20+ years, he served in various expert roles for both the plaintiff and defendant. He has consulted with organizations, businesses, and academic institutions on various matters of risk management and prevention. Dr. Konin is a contributing writer for Sports Medicine Legal Digest, and in 2019, he was recognized by the NATA for Distinction in the Advancement of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues.

Mark S. Ramey, Esq, is a practicing trial attorney and founding partner of Ramey & Kampf, P.A. in Tampa, Florida. After receiving his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1987, he served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Florida until 1994. While a felony prosecutor, he tried cases ranging from murder to arson to trafficking to racketeering. Since entering private practice, his career has been devoted solely to insurance defense, litigating cases through trial on behalf of major insurance institutions for nearly 30 years. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.