Pathology
Forensic Pathology and Neuropathology
The Science of Interpreting Injuries
Forensic pathologists are most frequently called upon to opinion on injuries found in the deceased. However, given their experience in injury interpretation and mechanisms responsible for producing injuries, they are also consulted regarding injuries on the living.
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Pathology is a Critical Aspect of our Forensic Investigations
We are firm believers in the value of pathology expertise in the forensic science tool bag. It’s obvious how pathology is relevant in cause-of-death cases. However, pathology expertise is also invaluable when consulting and reviewing cases from our firearms, crime scene, and DNA casework.
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Dr. Haddix frequently collaborates with our other analysts (i.e. criminalists, DNA analysts, etc). Dr. Haddix has been qualified as an expert in forensic pathology, injury interpretation, and injury production.
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Our pathologist holds board certifications by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and forensic pathology. Dr. Haddix has received subspecialty training in neuropathology (disease processes involving the brain, spinal cord, skeletal muscle and peripheral nerve) and is also board-certified in neuropathology.
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Our Pathology and Neuropathology Services include:
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Review of autopsy report and photographs, police reports, medical records, scene photographs (all death-related documentation)
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Neuropathology examinations
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Consultation with clients in all aspects of death investigation
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Consultation with our analysts or with outside analysts
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Trial/hearing/deposition preparation and testimony
Terri Haddix, M.D.
Forensic Pathologist
​Dr. Terri Haddix is a board-certified anatomic, forensic, and neuropathologist with over 20 years of experience. She completed her anatomic pathology training at the University of Washington and went on to fellowships in forensic pathology at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and in neuropathology at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Haddix has conducted forensic autopsies across multiple California jurisdictions and has testified as an expert in both criminal and civil cases. She has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications and served as the Laboratory Director at FACL.
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Although retired, Dr. Haddix may accept select cases at her discretion.
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To be considered, please submit a case intake form.