A medical SLP expert witness reviews clinical records and offers a professional opinion on the standard of care provided by a speech-language pathologist. Medical SLP expert witnesses are typically retained in cases involving dysphagia, aspiration/choking, airway/tracheostomy, and communication disorders..

Speech-language pathologists are trained specifically in swallowing, airway safety, and communication function, areas that fall outside the scope of most physician or nursing experts. When a case involves aspiration/choking, dysphagia management, or communication deficits following a medical event, an SLP can speak directly to the applicable standard of care in a way a general medical expert typically cannot.

SLPs can work in a variety of settings, from preschools to intensive care units. When looking for an SLP expert witness, it is important to vet the credentials and relevant clinical experience of the SLP you're considering. While licensure allows an individual to practice in any setting, a medical malpractice case calls for an SLP with proven expertise and years of consistent practice in that medical setting. Likewise, an SLP who has worked exclusively with adults in a medical setting is unlikely to be the best fit for a school-based pediatric case. Brooke's clinical work has been exclusively in adult medical settings since 2009.

Case review spans adults with medical complexities across a wide range of healthcare settings.

This list is not exhaustive. It reflects common diagnoses and care settings in Brooke's case work, but medical cases are often multifactorial, and populations may include neurologic, cardiac, respiratory, and other medically complex adults with dysphagia, aspiration, and communication disorders.

Both. Objective case review and professional analysis is conducted based on the clinical record, independent of which side has retained Brooke.

Records review, analysis, and written reports are the core service. Deposition and trial testimony are available as cases require.

No; Brooke can be retained by attorneys only. However, you may provide Brooke's contact information and/or a link to this website to your plaintiff attorney.

Yes. Findings follow the facts of the clinical record and current best evidence rather than the outcome either side is hoping for. A review may support a claim, may not support it, or may identify that certain elements are supported while others aren't.

No; Brooke can be retained by attorneys only. However, you may provide Brooke's contact information and/or a link to this website to your defense attorney.

It begins with an initial inquiry and conflict check. This is followed by a scope of work agreement, then records review. A written report follows if the case calls for one.

A standardized fee schedule applies regardless of which side retains the expert. Rates are shared directly with inquiring attorneys.

Availability varies depending on clinical work and other active professional engagements. Please email to inquire. If you have a specific timeframe in mind, please include that information in your email.