California Automotive Expert Witnesses
California Accident Reconstruction & Safety Expert Witness Listings
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PJ occupied a variety of engineering positions with DaimlerChrysler and General Motors for nearly a decade. His expertise covers a diverse body of work, from engines and transmissions to electronic stability control, brakes, exhaust systems and vehicle...
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Providing comprehensive expert consulting in automotive litigation cases:
• Automotive manufacturing and design defects analysis
• Seatbelt/Airbag design and protection performance analysis
• Vehicle suspension/handling testing and failure analysis
• Vehicle...
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Jack Cohen has been involved in the car business with 30 years experience, wholesaling and retailing, running several dealerships and franchises. Currently holds a dealer license.
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Plaintiff & Defense / Consulting with...
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Dr. Lewis R. Linet, Jr., an Automotive Industry Veteran since 1978, provides Nationwide Expert Witness, Consultation and Case Strategy Services in Municipal, State and Federal Litigation involving Automobile Industry Standards & Practices specializing...
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Dr. Craig Good, Ph.D., P.Eng. (COLLISION ANALYSIS) has extensive experience in injury biomechanics including trampoline & foam pit injuries and automotive product failure/product liability cases including...
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California
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Offices in New York and Los Angeles. Lloyd D. Rae, Senior Partner and Expert Witness for Westchester Investments and Consulting LP has over 25 years of experience in the car rental and automobile business,...
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California
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Mr Wilson has 30 years of experience in the automotive industry developing and building safety systems to address all manner of vehicle accidents. He is a leader in the development of vehicle positioning,...
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California
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PhD Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, MS Mechanics from Illinois Institute of Technology, BS Civil Engineering from Cooper Union. Licensed Professional Engineer (Safety) State of California.
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California
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Kenneth A Solomon, Ph.D., Post Ph.D., P.E., Chief Scientist; diverse engineering staff; Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Human Factors, 3D Photography, Safety, Accident, Prevention, Adequacy of Warnings,...
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California
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Mr. Vomhof is an ACTAR certified accident reconstructionist, with experience in auto, bicycle, pedestrian and motorcycle collisions. He has specialized in "Who had the green" determination in traffic signal...
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California
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Peter Petrovsky, PE, earned registrations as Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, as well as, in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he earned licenses as a General Engineering Contractor, General...
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California
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Mr. Pearl is an expert in accident reconstruction including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc. He is also an expert in tire failure analysis and tire performance.
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Kristopher J Seluga, M.S., P.E. (CT & NY)
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published...
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Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
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Mr. Vozza is a Mechanical Engineer who investigates cases involving a variety of forensic engineering issues. He has worked on over 500 accident reconstruction cases in the past seven years, providing...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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Chase Nalls is an automotive engineer and crash expert specializing in the design and performance of airbag and restraint systems. He earned both his Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical...
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Transportation Safety Expert James Lewis has been an expert witness in the trucking & transportation industry for over two decades. He specializes in FMCSA and DOT compliance and training, towing and recovery...
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Brooks is a Trucking and Warehousing expert, experienced in accident and injury investigations. He has worked in the Transportation Industry since 1983. In 1994, after 13 years as a professional truck...
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Ron Schaible, CIH, CSP, P.E. is Certified in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Registered Professional Engineer #36714-Safety (Massachusetts),...
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Douglas J. Rowland, PE
Crash Reconstruction, Vehicle Engineering, Heavy Truck/Tractor Trailer
Doug spent more than 20 years working with all types of vehicles: automobiles, heavy trucks and buses,...
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION Analyses involving automobiles, trucks, buses, trains, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Time-Speed-Position analyses, human factors, biomechanics, Delta-V, scene assessments,...
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Daryl L. Ebersole, PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer in more than 10 states. He has also testified at trial in approximately 10 states. He is a proven investigator of electrical causes of fires,...
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John Mansfield is an Automotive Engineer with 30 years of professional experience in vehicle and system design, vehicle assembly, quality control, component manufacturing, service engineering, and failure...
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Tire Design, Manufacturing, and Failure Expert
Richard Sherman is an automotive engineer who specializes in tire design and failure analysis. He applies his expertise nationally to forensic casework...
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Ellen Szubski, Ph.D., is a human factors consultant at The Warren Group. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology...
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Steven is experienced in Reconstructing Crashes and Vehicle Engineering Defects related to:
• Frontal, Side, and Low Speed Rear Impacts
• Pedestrian, Bicycle, UTVs, and Heavy Truck Collisions
• Unintended...
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Multiple Locations
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Stanley Jaworski, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I.
Mechanical Engineer & Building Systems Expert
Stanley Jaworski is a mechanical engineer with a diverse range of professional and vocational experience. As...
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Mark Respass
Commercial Trucking Expert
Mark Respass is a Commercial Trucking Expert with nearly 40 years of diverse experience as a driver, fleet safety director, and transportation risk manager for...
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Christopher Roche is an automotive engineer with nearly 30 years of professional experience working for major vehicle manufacturers, specializing in the design of vehicle structures to protect occupants...
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Erik Anderson
Automotive Engineer & Crash Expert
Erik Anderson is an automotive engineer with nearly 20 years of professional experience. He spent 14 of those years working directly for automotive...
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Who is The Kilpatrick Group, PA?
Our mission is to provide to you with forensic mechanical design engineering services that are dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of forensic...
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Steven Malek is an expert in vehicle engineering and heavy vehicle towing & recovery, including expertise in heavy truck repair. In the automotive industry, he performed root-cause analysis and resolution...
Automotive FAQs
What is an automotive expert witness?
An automotive expert witness is someone who can provide testimony about the aspects of cars and car crashes. They may also be able to testify about auto industry standards and automotive components.
What is the role of an automotive expert witness?
An automotive expert witness is a person who is qualified to give testimony about the safety, operation, or value of a motor vehicle.
How much can a person make as an automotive expert witness?
Automotive expert witnesses may charge anywhere from $150 to $400 or more per hour, depending on such factors as their level of expertise, knowledge, location, and availability. The exact fee is negotiated between the expert and the attorney involved in the case.
What are the qualifications of an automotive expert witness?
An automotive expert witness should have a deep understanding of the automotive industry, including its technologies, standards, and best practices, along with strong communication and report writing skills, to clearly present their expert opinions in court.
In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by an automotive expert witness?
An automotive expert witness gathers evidence through a variety of methods, including examining the vehicle, reviewing maintenance records, conducting tests, and analyzing data to provide an expert opinion in a lawsuit.
What type of cases might require opinions from an automotive expert witness?
Automotive expert witnesses may be needed in cases involving accidents, product liability, mechanical failures, and insurance claims. They can provide insight into industry standards, vehicle design, and safety regulations.
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