Objective medical expertise for complex environmental cases

Dr. Aly Cohen brings board-certified rheumatology training and environmental health expertise to legal teams requiring fast, defensible medical insights. Her work following the Paulsboro derailment exemplifies meticulous documentation, clear communication, and care for impacted communities.

Chemical Exposure Rheumatology Medical Evaluations Expert Testimony

Paulsboro, NJ • November 30, 2012
Vinyl chloride spill impacting thousands of residents.

23,000+ gallons released over Mantua Creek
Hundreds of medical evaluations completed
Objective documentation for multiple law firms

Incident Overview

Rapid mobilization for the Paulsboro derailment

Within weeks of the Mantua Creek derailment, Dr. Cohen partnered with legal teams to triage health complaints, interpret exposure data, and author expert medical opinions. Her training through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Rutgers University informed an integrated approach to toxicology, exposure pathways, and long-term rheumatologic impacts.

Role

Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations, prepared case reviews, and served as an expert witness for chemical exposure litigation.

Scope

Interviewed affected residents, documented symptoms, and developed defensible reports aligning clinical findings with exposure science.

Training

Environmental health coursework through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Rutgers Department of Occupational & Environmental Health.

Approach

Methodical process that holds up in court

Step 1

Rapid intake

Gather exposure history, symptom onset, and prior conditions to map each client's baseline and acute presentation.

Step 2

Clinical exams

Perform rheumatology-focused physical exams, breathing assessments, and neurological screens to identify chemical injury patterns.

Step 3

Data correlation

Align findings with environmental testing, exposure timelines, and toxicology literature to validate causation.

Step 4

Expert reporting

Provide concise reports, ongoing consultations, and court-ready testimony anchored in peer-reviewed evidence.

Services

Specialized support for legal teams

Environmental Torts

Translating chemical exposure data into clear medical narratives for plaintiff or defense teams.

Occupational Safety

Evaluations for workplace exposure, industrial hygiene gaps, and chronic symptom clusters.

Medical Malpractice

Objective case reviews rooted in rheumatology and environmental medicine standards of care.

Expert legal advice

Strategic guidance for chemical exposure and rheumatology cases, ensuring clarity across discovery and trial.

Medical evaluations

Comprehensive exams, diagnostics, and written reports for exposure and rheumatology matters.

Case reviews

Independent analysis of existing records to validate or challenge medical claims tied to toxic exposures.

Capabilities

What legal teams rely on

Clearly written reports, attentive client interactions, and a deep grasp of chemical toxicology help teams build trust with juries, judges, and impacted families.

Comprehensive medical evaluations & physical exams
Literature-informed causation assessments
Deposition, arbitration, and trial testimony
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary experts

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