JAIL SUICIDE EXPERT WITNESS

Lisa Boesky, PhD is a Psychologist who provides Expert Witness opinions and Consultation on legal cases related to Suicide in Corrections—Jails & Juvenile Justice.

Dr. Lisa provides Expert Witness opinions in civil cases where an
individual has died by Suicide in a Correctional facility. She is hired by both Defense and Plaintiffs’ Attorneys regarding issues of:
  • Standard of Care
  • Deliberate Indifference
  • Negligence

Consultation on civil cases typically includes:
  • Thorough review of case documents and medical
    records
  • Detailed feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses
    of Suicide death cases
  • Reviewing testimony and reports of other experts and professionals
  • Educating the legal team on complex issues related to Suicide, particularly Correctional Suicide
"Your feedback after reviewing the documents on our jail suicide case was incredibly valuable and one of the most helpful conversations I have had with an expert in my 20 years of practicing law. "
​                                                         - Plaintiffs' Attorney
Dr. Lisa in the News:​ View a video clip of Dr. Lisa interviewed by Marcia Clark here or click on the video below.
Litigation Expert Witness
The following are samples of the types of cases on which Dr. Lisa has worked. They include federal (Section 1983) and state civil lawsuits--addressing claims of deliberate indifference or negligence.

Dr. Lisa’s is typically asked to opine on the correctional professionals and the mental health/medical providers involved in the deceased inmate’s care, as well as administrative and policy issues related to suicide prevention within the jail.
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Dr. Lisa is hired by both defense and plaintiff attorneys.

Sample Cases Include:
  • Intoxicated man hung himself in a holding cell within hours of admission to jail.
  • Individual hung themselves in the shower after a lengthy period of being monitored on Suicide Watch in a correctional facility.
  • An individual fatally jumped from the 2nd tier of their jail housing unit.
  • Woman became a quadriplegic as a result of a serious suicide attempt a month after admission to the facility.
  • Teenage sex trafficking victim killed themselves while in juvenile detention.
  • After several years in prison, mentally ill man asphyxiated himself in his general population cell.
"You were spot on and had insight into the case that nobody else had. Your work on this case was invaluable.                   - Defense Attorney
"Excellent job on the depo. You are a fantastic communicator.  Your teaching experience really shows as does your deep knowledge in your field. "                        - Personal Injury Attorney
"Your familiarity with the facts of our case is impressive. I’ve been working on it for two years and I think you know the details better than me."                            - Plaintiffs' Attorney
"On behalf of my client and my law office, please accept my gratitude for the expertise and insight that you shared in this tragic case.  You are a real pro, and your compassion was evident from our first telephone call to discuss this case.  If I ever have a similar case, you are the first call that I make. "                     -Plaintiffs' Attorney
Dr. Lisa Boesky has worked on cases throughout the country in Federal court, State court—as well as several correctional Class-Action
lawsuits. She is known for being:
  • Responsive
  • Thorough 
  • Knowledgeable 
  • Personable
  • Able to communicate her opinion(s) and complex clinical information in an easy-to-understand manner

​If you would like to speak to Lisa Boesky or request a copy of her Curriculum Vitae, contact Dr. Lisa.