Dr. Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical & Occupational Therapy Expert Witness Serving NY & NJ
Dr. Weiner-Lasher is an expert witness who works with both defense and plaintiff attorneys. She is an expert in both the field of physical and occupational therapy. She has been practicing in both disciplines for over twenty years. She specializes in inpatient and outpatient settings, serving adult, pediatric, orthopedic and neurological populations. She is licensed in NY and NJ and has reviewed a multitude of cases nationwide.
Dr. Weiner-Lasher provides a range of services in litigation cases dealing with malpractice, negligence, and/or any deviation from the standard of care practice in settings where physical and occupational therapy services occur.
Specialties
Dr. Weiner-Lasher works directly and closely with lawyers, insurance companies and private businesses to provide therapeutic consultation and physical and occupational therapy expert witness services based on expertise and evidence-based research. In conjunction with her expertise, Dr. Weiner-Lasher uses the 1) APTA/AOTA guide to practice, 2) the code of ethics and 3) the standards of practice acts in conjunction with her expertise to guide her in her work.
List of Services
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Standard of care deviations Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Appropriateness of evaluations performed Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Appropriateness of therapeutic treatments including all manual therapy and all therapeutic exercise equipment Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Appropriateness and usage of therapeutic modalities including Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Laser/Light Therapy, Cryo and Heat therapy, Kinesiotaping, Assistive Devices (walker, cane, wheelchair) and orthotics. Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Assessing health and safety techniques and violations Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Ethical responsibilities of the health care provider and institution Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
About Us
Dr. Allison Weiner-Lasher
- Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, The State University at Buffalo, 2000
- Masters of Physical Therapy, Hunter College, 2007
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, The University of Scranton, 2013
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