The forensic medicine practice of Benjamin O. Weger, MD, FAAP
First, do know harm.
The practice does three things: independent expert review and testimony in medical-forensic cases, the training of the examiners and attorneys who work them, and emergency training for the citizens who arrive first. Choose the engagement you need.
For prosecution & defense counsel
Expert Witness
Consultation
Independent review and testimony in sexual assault, strangulation, intimate partner violence, and child abuse cases. I read the records, apply the current science to the facts, and report what the evidence supports — for whichever side is asking.
- Records review & written expert reports
- Deposition & trial testimony, CONUS and OCONUS
- Same standard and fee structure for either party
For examiners, attorneys & teams
Training &
Education
Forensic medical education from the physician who trains the examiners: SAFE examiner instruction since 2019, expert-witness lectures for trial counsel, live webinars, and simulation-based training cases built for your program.
- Lectures & workshops, in person or live online
- Custom simulation-based training cases
- Curricula for examiners, counsel & multidisciplinary teams
For laypersons & prepared citizens
Emergency Preparedness
& Medical Training
Emergency medical and preparedness training for the people on scene before help arrives: bleeding control, trauma response, and household readiness, taught by a physician with a paramedic’s background. Community courses are free through Sandhills Readiness.
- Stop the Bleed & hands-on trauma response
- Emergency medical skills for laypersons
- Household & community preparedness
Not sure which applies? Write to info@firstdoknowharm.com or call (812) 236-7027 with the jurisdiction or the program, and I’ll tell you whether I’m the right person for it.