Medico-legal Consulting & Expert Witness Services

Dr. Jennifer Hammers is a board-certified forensic pathologist and medical-legal consultant with extensive experience in forensic investigations and expert witness testimony. Actively practicing in the field, she continues to perform autopsies and remains deeply engaged in the evolving practice of forensic pathology. She regularly updates her knowledge through continuing education, research, committee appointments, and professional development, ensuring her assessments reflect the most current medical and scientific standards.

With over 1,000 cases consulted and more than 250 court testimonies, Dr. Hammers specializes in analyzing medical and legal records to determine cause and manner of death, assess the accuracy of autopsy findings, offer opinions on medical aspects of liability, and clarify complex medical issues. She has been called upon to assess whether reported injuries align with case narratives, determine if medical malpractice or negligence played a role in a death, and offer insight into the suffering endured by victims in fatal incidents.

Dr. Hammers and her highly skilled team, including highly educated Forensic Autopsy Assistants, Pathologists’ Assistants, a Doctorate Level Nurse, and Forensic Legal Nurses, meticulously examine all available case materials, from medical records and autopsy reports to crime scene evidence and witness statements. Whether providing a preliminary records review, conducting comprehensive forensic evaluations, visiting locations linked to a case, assisting legal teams in trial preparation, or offering expert testimony in court, she delivers precise, unbiased, and scientifically sound assessments.

Her expert opinions are always grounded in scientific rigor, supported by peer-reviewed journal articles, case histories, and established forensic methodologies. Legal professionals rely on her expertise, whether they are prosecutors, public defenders, private attorneys, or large legal teams, because of her commitment to integrity, accuracy, and objectivity. She agrees with forensic findings as often as she challenges them, ensuring that the truth remains the focal point of every case.

For inquiries about consulting services, expert witness testimony, or case evaluations, please complete a contact form.