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282. Why Your PI Firm Needs a Toxicology Expert Witness (And How to Find One)

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"Knowledge is power. The more the attorney knows the science of their case, should there be drugs or alcohol in their case, the better that they understand it, the better they can develop their strategy." - Dr. Allison Muller, Clinical Toxicologist and Principal at Acri Muller Consulting


In today’s episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, we explore how to assess case viability, build stronger arguments, and increase settlement values with Dr. Allison Muller, a renowned toxicology expert witness with over 30 years of experience. We discuss:

  • Why every personal injury attorney needs a toxicology expert witness
  • How toxicology expertise can uncover hidden case angles
  • Interpreting drug levels and their impact on impairment
  • Navigating complex medication interactions in nursing home cases
  • Understanding postmortem toxicology for wrongful death claims
  • Maximizing case values in drug and alcohol-related incidents
  • The importance of continuing education in toxicology 

    • Guest Details

    Dr. Allison Muller - Clinical Toxicologist and Principal at Acri Muller Consulting.

    • Dr. Allison Muller: LinkedIn
    • Acri Muller Consulting:  Website

      • Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details

      Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite legal digital marketing agency. 

      • Rankings: Website, Instagram, Twitter
      • Chris Dreyer: Website, Instagram
      • Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet
      • Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize
      • Work with Rankings: Connect

        • Resources Mentioned
        • American Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT) 
        • Poison Control Center

          • Time Stamps

          00:00 Meet Dr. Allison Muller

          03:53 Dr. Muller's Legal Consulting Journey

          06:28 The Science Behind Winning Cases

          08:02 Unraveling Complex Nursing Home Cases

          11:24 Toxicology's Critical Role in Auto Accidents

          15:30 Maximizing Case Value Through Scientific Understanding

          17:07 Staying Ahead of the Curve, Continuing Education in Toxicology and Law

          21:28 Key Takeaways: Leveraging Toxicology Expertise in Personal Injury Law


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