Medical · Legal · Consulting

Where Medicine
Meets the Law.

Physician expert witness services and independent medical consulting — backed by 17+ years of frontline family and emergency medicine practice. Founded and led by Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, D.O.

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Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, D.O.
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen
D.O. · Physician · Expert Witness
17+
Years Practice
2
Specialties
D.O.
Board-Certified
LLC
Established
Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Expert Witness IME Case Review
What We Offer

Expert services at the
intersection of medicine and law.

Dr. Rasmussen provides authoritative, objective medical analysis and testimony for attorneys, insurers, and litigation teams across a broad range of cases.

01
Expert Witness Testimony

Deposition and trial testimony from a credentialed D.O. with active clinical practice in both family and emergency medicine. Clear, objective, and defensible opinions grounded in current medical standards.

02
Independent Medical Examinations

Comprehensive IMEs for personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, and insurance matters. Thorough evaluation with detailed written reports suitable for litigation, arbitration, or settlement.

03
Medical Record Review

Line-by-line review of medical records with a physician's clinical eye. Identification of standard-of-care deviations, causation analysis, and chronological case summaries for legal teams.

04
Standard of Care Analysis

Evaluation of whether treating physicians met the applicable standard of care. Applicable to both plaintiff and defense matters in medical malpractice and negligence litigation.

05
Causation & Damages Opinions

Evidence-based causation analysis linking alleged injuries to mechanism and event. Damages assessment covering nature, extent, permanency, and future medical needs.

06
Litigation Support & Consulting

Pre-litigation case screening, deposition preparation, cross-examination strategy, and ongoing consulting throughout the life of a case. Available to plaintiff and defense counsel.

Credentials & Background

A physician who has
lived the medicine.

Dr. Rasmussen brings 17+ years of active clinical practice — not textbook theory — to every case he evaluates. His dual experience in family and emergency medicine gives him an unusually broad and credible foundation for medical-legal work.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Board-certified physician with full licensure and active clinical standing. Osteopathic training provides a holistic, systems-level perspective valued in complex litigation.
Private Practice Owner — Family Medicine
Owner and lead physician of his own family medicine practice. Over 17 years managing continuity of care, chronic illness, acute presentations, and the full spectrum of primary care medicine.
Emergency Medicine Physician
Active emergency medicine practice alongside his family medicine clinic. This breadth — from the ER to the exam room — is rare and highly credible to juries, judges, and opposing counsel alike.
Rasmussen Medical Legal Consulting LLC
Formally established consulting entity providing medical-legal services to attorneys, insurers, and corporations. Available for both plaintiff and defense engagements.
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen, D.O.
Dr. Charlie Rasmussen
D.O. · Family & Emergency Medicine
My years in the ER and in practice give me a perspective no academic expert can replicate. I've seen these injuries. I've treated them. That credibility is what I bring to every case.
Available for plaintiff & defense
Licensed in MO, AR, KS & CO
Reports typically within 2–3 weeks
Who We Serve

Trusted by those who need
medicine explained precisely.

Plaintiff Attorneys

Build stronger cases with a credible, actively practicing physician who can clearly articulate how injuries occurred, what the standard of care required, and what the long-term impact will be.

  • Personal injury & auto accident cases
  • Medical malpractice claims
  • Wrongful death litigation
  • Workers' compensation disputes
Defense Counsel

Counter inflated claims, challenge causation, and provide juries with clear medical context. Dr. Rasmussen's ER experience makes him particularly effective at defending emergency care decisions.

  • Hospital & physician defense
  • Insurance defense matters
  • Counter-expert analysis
  • Standard of care defense
Insurance Companies

Objective IMEs, claim reviews, and causation opinions to support fair and defensible claim resolution. Dr. Rasmussen provides clear written reports with well-reasoned conclusions.

  • Personal injury protection (PIP)
  • Disability determination
  • Long-term care claim review
  • Fraud detection support
Corporations & Risk Managers

Medical review for employment matters, OSHA disputes, occupational injury claims, and risk assessment. Objective physician review that holds up to scrutiny.

  • Occupational injury review
  • ADA & FMLA medical opinions
  • Workplace incident analysis
  • Pre-litigation case triage
How It Works

A straightforward process.
Exceptional results.

01
Initial Inquiry

Submit your case details via our contact form or email. Include the nature of the case, jurisdiction, and records available. Typically responded to within 24 hours.

02
Conflict Check & Retainer

Dr. Rasmussen reviews the case for conflicts of interest. Upon clearance, an engagement agreement and retainer are executed before any work begins.

03
Review & Analysis

Thorough review of all provided medical records, imaging, and relevant documentation. Dr. Rasmussen conducts the review personally — no delegation to staff.

04
Report & Testimony

Delivery of a detailed written report within the agreed timeline. Available for deposition, arbitration, or trial testimony as required by the engagement.

Get In Touch

Start a consultation
with Dr. Rasmussen.

Whether you're evaluating a case, preparing for trial, or need an independent medical review, reach out to begin the engagement process.

Email
c1s2r3@gmail.com
Responded within 24 business hours
Phone
(417) 459-1323
Available during business hours
Jurisdiction
Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas & Colorado
Licensed in MO, AR, KS & CO · Available for cases nationwide; travel for deposition & trial
Report Turnaround
2–3 Weeks Standard
Expedited review available — inquire at intake
Retainer & Fees

Dr. Rasmussen charges an hourly rate for all consulting, record review, and testimony services. A retainer is required prior to beginning any engagement. Fee schedule provided upon request. Accepts plaintiff, defense, and insurance matters.