Emergency, Wilderness & Dive Medicine Expert Witness Blog

When Cardiac Arrest Is the Cause of Death vs. a Symptom

Cardiac arrest on death records: cause vs mechanism, triggers, heart attack differences, CPR steps.

Thermoregulatory Capacity and Why It Varies by Patient

Why thermoregulation fails, why it varies by patient, and how to assess and treat heat/cold illness.

Proximate Cause vs. Contributing Cause in Emergency Medicine Cases

ER malpractice causation explained: proximate vs contributing cause, delays, experts, and intervening acts.

What Is Medical Causation of Death in Emergency Medicine and How Physicians Analyze Evidence in a Case

ED death certificates when evidence is thin: build defensible cause-of-death chains, document uncertainty.

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Why Heart Attacks are Missed in the Emergency Department

When attorneys examine a case involving a missed acute myocardial infarction, they often begin with a question that seems straightforward: how could a physician miss a heart attack?

Explain Complex Medical Concepts in Plain English

If you have a case involving emergency medicine, wilderness, or dive medicine, call 904.219.7375 or send a message. I review civil and criminal cases for both plaintiff and defense attorneys and can give you a quick assessment of the medical evidence. I usually respond within an hour.