How Experts Assess Child Trauma in Litigation: Evidence & Methodology

Pediatric injury cases are some of the most complex in litigation — not just medically, but forensically and legally.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Belfer, a leading pediatric emergency physician and expert witness, reveals how experts interpret child injuries, determine causation, and explain their findings in court.

From understanding mechanisms of injury to evaluating standards of care, this episode pulls back the curtain on how pediatric evidence is analyzed, documented, and defended in high-stakes cases.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How pediatric expert witnesses evaluate injuries and reconstruct events

• The difference between accidental patterns and red-flag injury mechanisms

• How experts determine causation in child trauma cases

• What “standard of care” really means in pediatric emergencies

• How to communicate complex medical concepts clearly in testimony

• Common pitfalls in pediatric medical malpractice cases

• What attorneys and courts expect from pediatric expert witnesses

👩‍⚖️ Who This Episode Is For:

• Expert witnesses across medical and scientific fields

• Attorneys working on child injury, trauma, or malpractice cases

• Emergency physicians, pediatricians, and healthcare professionals

• Anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and litigation

📌 About the Podcast

On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony.

Through in-depth conversations with experts and attorneys, the show uncovers the strategies, challenges, and insights behind credible, defensible expert opinions.

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