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Plain-language guides on private autopsies, exhumation, cause of death, and forensic pathology — written for Texas families, attorneys, and county officials.
January 30, 2026
Professional Pathology Services for Families and Attorneys
Discover what professional pathology services include, why they're vital for families and attorneys, and the process from a forensic expert in Texas.
January 29, 2026
How a Forensic Pathologist Determines Cause of Death
Discover how does a coroner determine cause of death: A forensic pathologist explains the step-by-step process from scene review to autopsy and lab tests.
January 28, 2026
Understanding a Toxicology Report from an Autopsy
Discover what a toxicology report from autopsy reveals about cause of death, how to interpret the results, and why it matters for families and attorneys.
January 26, 2026
How Do Autopsies Work? The Process, Step by Step
As a forensic pathologist in Texas, I explain how do autopsies work. Learn the process, purpose, and what your family can expect from an independent autopsy.
January 24, 2026
What Families Should Know About Post Mortem Reports in Texas
Learn to understand post mortem reports with this clear guide. I explain key sections, legal terms, and next steps for families and attorneys in Texas.
January 22, 2026
An Attorney's Guide to Reviewing Medical Records
Discover practical steps for reviewing medical records for attorneys and learn how a forensic pathologist can bolster your case.
January 21, 2026
What Families Should Know About Who Determines Cause of Death in Texas
As a forensic pathologist, I explain who determines cause of death in Texas, from medical examiners to private autopsies. Learn the roles and process.
January 19, 2026
An Autopsy, Step by Step: What Actually Happens
A forensic pathologist explains the autopsy step by step, from initial consent to the final report, offering a compassionate guide for Texas families.
January 17, 2026
Understanding The Texas Cause Of Death Certificate
A Texas forensic pathologist explains how a cause of death certificate is determined, its legal importance, and what families should do if it seems inaccurate.
January 16, 2026
Can You Do Autopsy After Embalming What Families Should Know
Can you do autopsy after embalming? A pathologist explains what's still possible and how embalming affects the autopsy for families.
January 13, 2026
Expert Witness Testimony: Examples From Death Cases
Illustrative examples of forensic pathology testimony: disputed manner of death, postmortem drug levels, injury timing, and exhumation years after burial.
January 12, 2026
A Forensic Pathologist Explains Manner of Death
A forensic pathologist explains the official manner of death definition, breaking down the five categories used in death investigations to provide clarity.