Physical Therapy Expert Witness

Objective. Evidence-Based. Independent.

Independent expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys in matters involving physival therapy, rehabilitation, standadrs of care, causation, and damages.

Why Attorneys Choose Corie Shapiro

With over 26 years of clinical experience, Corie Shapiro, MSPT, provides clear, objective opinions supported by current physical therapy standards and a thorough review of the medical record.  She underatnds the importance of meeting litigation deadlines, communicating complex rehabilitation concepts in understandable language, and delivering well-reasoned opinions that withstand scrutiny. 

Expert Witness Services

• Medical record review

• Standard of care analysis

• Case consultation

• Affidavits

• Deposition testimony

• Trial testimony

• Plaintiff and defense representation

Representative Areas of Expertise

• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Sports medicine
• Physical therapy standards of care
• Documentation review
• Patient safety
• Rehabilitation outcomes
• Causation and damages

Representation Areas of Expertise

• Post-operative spine rehabilitation
• Post-operatve hip rehabilitation
• Post-operative knee rehabilition
• Physical therapy standards of care
• Appropriate delegation of care to a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Determining when treatment should have been performed by a licensed PT rather than delegated
• Physical Therapy documentation and clinical decision-making
• Medical record review and expert opinion development for litigation

Why Work With Corie?

• 26 plus years of clinical experience
• Licensed Physical Therapist, New York
• MSPT, University of Miami School of Medicine
• Former Clinical Instructor
• Thorough medical record review
• Objective, independent opinions
• Responsive communication
• Clear, well-written reports

Contact

Whether you need an initial case review or ongoing expert consultation, Corie provides timely, objective opinions to assist throughout the litigation process. 

Contact Corie to discuss your case.