WOUND CARE EXPERT WITNESS · CONSULTING
Clinical depth.
Independent
perspective.
Independent wound care expert witness services for attorneys—from medical record review to deposition and trial testimony.
01 / QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical experience behind
every record reviewed.
A practicing clinician.
A considered opinion.
Dr. Seana Rutherford is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Wound Specialist® who provides wound care consulting and expert witness services to legal teams.
With nearly 20 years of experience in nursing and more than 10 years as a nurse practitioner, she brings clinical depth to the review of wound care records. Her work at Healix Wound Care and Lake Effect Health includes wound management, post-acute care, and community-based practice.
- Advanced education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ursuline College, 2024
Master of Science in Nursing, Ursuline College, 2015 - Specialty expertise
- Certified Wound Specialist® through the American Board of Wound Management since 2014; Wound Care Certified.
- Practice & consulting
- Nurse practitioner since 2015. Litigation support practice established in 2021, including case review, depositions, and testimony.
EXPERT WITNESS DIRECTORIES
02 / SERVICES & CAPABILITIES
From early questionsto clear clinical explanations.
Understand the record.
Evaluate the issues.
Focused support for plaintiff and defense counsel, with opinions developed from the available evidence and within the scope of nursing and nurse practitioner expertise.
A thoughtful first look
at a potential matter.
Review the relevant records to identify the wound care issues, gaps in documentation, and questions that need further investigation.
- Initial case screening and record review
- Clinical chronologies and wound progression
- Review of wound photographs in context
- Identification of additional records needed
Examine the care.
Explain the context.
Assess wound-related care and documentation in light of the clinical circumstances reflected in the record.
- Pressure injury prevention, assessment, and staging
- Vascular, diabetic, and non-healing surgical wounds
- Wound assessment and treatment planning
- Risk factors, interventions, and follow-up
- Clinical standards of care within professional scope
Clear explanations.
Record-supported opinions.
Develop written findings and expert reports appropriate to the agreed engagement, with the basis and limitations of each opinion explained.
- Written case assessments and expert reports
- Clinical findings tied to supporting records
- Discussion of documentation gaps and limitations
- Consultation with counsel on clinical questions
Prepared to explain.
Careful in every opinion.
Provide deposition and trial testimony concerning wound care issues within the agreed scope of the engagement and applicable professional qualifications.
- Deposition preparation and expert testimony
- Trial preparation and testimony
- Clear explanations of wound care terminology
- Review of clinical questions with retaining counsel
WOUND TYPES & CLINICAL FOCUS
PRACTICE AREAS & CARE SETTINGS
Clinical experience across
the continuum of care.
Wound care records are considered in the context of the setting, clinical circumstances, documentation, and transitions between providers.
- Inpatient hospital care
- Long-term acute care (LTAC)
- Acute rehabilitation (acute rehab)
- Outpatient care
- Nursing homes / skilled nursing
- Assisted living
- Wound centers
- Home care
03 / THE ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
A clear path
from inquiry
to insight.
Every matter begins with fit, conflicts, and a defined scope. Clinical conclusions follow a review of the evidence.
Start the conversation- 01
Establish fit & check conflicts
Email Dr. Rutherford directly with the nature of the matter, jurisdiction, involved parties, and relevant deadlines. A complaint or case summary may be attached to your email.
- 02
Define the engagement
Confirm the clinical questions, requested services, availability, fees, and record-transfer arrangements before substantive review.
- 03
Review & communicate
Evaluate the supplied materials, identify missing information, and discuss findings with counsel. Reports and testimony follow as agreed.
BEFORE YOU INQUIRE
A few practical
details.
For counsel evaluating a potential engagement.
Do you work with both plaintiff and defense counsel?
Yes. Dr. Rutherford provides wound care consulting and expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Each matter is evaluated independently, with opinions based on the clinical records, relevant professional standards, and her scope of expertise.
What should I include in an initial inquiry?
Your name and firm, professional contact information, a description of the services requested, jurisdiction, and key deadlines. Include the patient or claimant name, the involved parties and facilities, and a brief description of the matter so conflicts can be checked before a formal engagement. A complaint or case summary can help identify the parties and requested review.
Can I request a CV and fee schedule?
Yes. Read the 2026 CV overview online, open the full PDF, or download a copy. You can also email Dr. Rutherford directly to request the current fee schedule and engagement terms.
View CV & download optionsWhere is the practice based?
The practice is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and consults with attorneys nationwide. Availability and suitability for a particular matter, jurisdiction, or testimony request are confirmed individually.
Does an inquiry establish an engagement?
No. An inquiry is a first conversation. Services begin only after conflicts, scope, terms, and availability have been addressed and an engagement has been agreed.
04 / ATTORNEY INQUIRIES
Let’s start with
your questions.
Seeking wound care expertise for a potential matter? Contact Dr. Rutherford directly about case review, consultation, reports, or testimony.
For a potential matter, include the patient or claimant name and involved parties so a conflict check can be completed before formal engagement.
Email Dr. Rutherford
about your matter.
Dr. Rutherford personally reviews inquiries from plaintiff and defense counsel.
Email subject: Expert Witness Inquiry
Opens your email app. Add your message and any attachments there, then send your email directly to seana@beindy.com.
HELPFUL DETAILS FOR YOUR FIRST EMAIL
- Your name, firm, contact information, and requested services
- Patient or claimant name, involved parties, and facilities for the initial conflict check
- A brief matter summary, jurisdiction, and relevant deadlines
You may attach a complaint or case summary to help identify the parties and requested review.
If your email app does not open, use the copy-email option above and compose a message in your preferred email service.
An inquiry begins a conversation. An engagement is established only after conflicts, scope, availability, and terms have been addressed and agreed.