Forensic Engineering Expert Witnesses
Accident Reconstruction & Safety Expert Witness Listings
Please locate the forensic engineering expert witness you are searching for by clicking on the following links. These engineers may advise on standards and compliance, and crashworthiness. They may provide reports on crash test research, industrial safety standards, industrial machinery, product liability, reverse engineering, failed components, and metal fatigue. Forensic engineering experts found here may opine on quality management systems, quality control, forensic failure analysis, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, geological engineering, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, and nuclear engineering, as well as other engineering issues.
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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 Building Contractor, and Earthwork and Paving...
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During over 35 years of Forensic Engineering work Senior Forensic Engineer James D. Madden, P.E. has:
- completed over 1100 cases
- prepared and issued over 700 written reports
- prepared and issued over 70 affidavits
- testified in over 100 depositions...
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Mr. Norris is a licensed Architect, Engineer and Contractor, whose litigation experience includes forensic analysis of large scale residential, commercial, industrial and public works projects. During his 25 year career, Mr. Norris has been retained...
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Ms. Immell has over 25 years of experience in the accident reconstruction field. She has investigated thousands of cases, and her specialties include in-depth analysis across a wide variety of collision types. She can quickly assess most collisions with...
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Established in 1981, System Engineering And Laboratories (SEAL) specializes in providing multi-disciplined engineering and scientific consulting, product testing, safety and forensic engineering (failure analysis) services to manufacturers and their corporate...
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Pennsylvania
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Dr. Justin P. Schorr earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University in 2008 and his Master’s (2010) and Doctorate (2015) degrees from The George Washington University...
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Arkansas
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Ryan Forensics division of Ryan Engineering, Inc. is a full-service firm that provides quality, value-adding, professional services at competitive rates. We are a team of professional engineers licensed...
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Florida
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Mr. Yates has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and specializes in accident reconstruction. Current work includes the analysis and reconstruction of vehicular accidents, including vehicular dynamics and occupant restraint systems.
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Multiple Locations
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Civil Engineer & Highway Engineering Expert
Gordon Meth is a licensed professional engineer with over 30 years of design and analysis experience in traffic, highway, and site/civil engineering on projects...
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California
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Specializing in broadband, multimedia and associated technologies, infrastructures and commercial environments, Mr. Wechselberger brings thirty...
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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.
Accident...
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South Dakota
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I am currently a Professor of Engineering Practice in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan where I teach classes in marine engineering and conduct research....
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Colorado
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Mr. Garrick Mitchell graduated magna cum laude from Rice University with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1993 and an M.S. degree in 1995. Since joining Rimkus in 2000, Mr. Mitchell has performed...
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Multiple Locations
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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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Idaho
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Snow Sports Expert and Consulting provides comprehensive expert forensic services to the legal community for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, inherent risk, and standard of care in the snow sports...
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Multiple Locations
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C. WILLIAM BREWER. P.E.
Civil Engineer, Land Development Expert
Mr. Brewer has designed and directed large-scale, engineering, construction, and real estate development projects and design programs...
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New York
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I am a railroad expert and ACTAR-accredited Railroad Accident Reconstructionist. Electrical Engineer and former Supervisor of Signal Construction & Maintenance for a major Class I railroad. Have handled...
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Florida
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Louis Vanacore is a professional engineer with extensive experience in the management of complex engineering projects. Today he serves J. B. Shepherd & Company, Inc. as a mechanical engineering consultant...
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Ohio
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Location: All 50 states. Kevin A. Rider, PhD, PE, CPE is a human factors expert, providing forensic engineering and specializing in catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, illumination and conspicuity,...
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Multiple Locations
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Dr. Hill has over 20 years of experience in the field of Biomechanics, including over 6 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and professing matters involving a variety of forensic engineering...
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Pennsylvania
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R. Scott has been with DJS Associates, Inc., since 1999 and specializes in the mechanical aspects of automobiles, small trucks, commercial trucks and other vehicles. With over 35 years of experience in...
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Multiple Locations
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Dr. Pfeifer is an Engineering Expert with over 27 years of experience and is an expert in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, guardrails, maintenance of traffic, commercial vehicle collisions, pedestrian...
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Texas
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Dr. Scott Anson has been practicing and teaching Mechanical and Materials engineering for over 30 years. The first 8 years were in industry engineering roles involving process development and tooling design,...
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Arizona and Washington
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William R. Acorn is principal and founder of Acorn Consulting Services, LLC. A consulting mechanical engineer specializing in the built environment, Bill provides:
Project Design and Management...
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California
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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...
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California
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Mr. Joelson is a licensed architect, DSA certified access specialist (CASP), general contractor and certified building inspector. He consults on the building codes interpretations, architectural and construction...
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Texas
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Steve Greene & Associates provides forensic, commercial and Federal consulting for elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters and personnel hoists. We are not generalists. We are vertical transportation...
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California
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Communications and electronics including radio frequency (RF), microwave, RFID and EAS; electrical and electromechanical equipment; manufacture of engineered products; patents and trade secrets; personal...
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Florida
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Illinois and Indiana
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R. Kevin Smith, P.E., D.F.E. is President of R. K. Smith Engineering Inc. since 1997, a mechanical engineering safety and design consulting firm. Kevin has consulted on over a thousand matters nationwide...
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Massachusetts
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Mr. Carter Terry has a bachelor’s degree in Small Vessel Operations from Maine Maritime Academy and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is a registered...
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Colorado
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Mark Passamaneck is a licensed Professional Engineer with expertise and certifications in the investigation and analysis of incidents involving firearms and ballistics in addition to shooting incident...
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British Columbia
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Mr. LaCas is a Professional Engineer and Hydrologist with international experience including US/Canada with expertise in floods, drainage, stormwater, ocean shoreline, bridges, culverts, levees and dams.
Scope...
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Texas
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Mr. Felt has over thirty-five years of providing forensic engineering, litigation support and expert testimony for complex technical cases. He has over forty years’ experience in engineering design and...
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California
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Mr. Pickett expertise covers more than 25 years of design, maintenance, compliance, training and practical experience with cranes, large rigging and marine projects, aerial devices, forklifts, conveyors,...
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Illinois
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Mr. James Lane earned a B.S. degree in Materials Engineering and an M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in 27 states.
Mr. Lane consults from a...
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Multiple Locations
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*Available Nationwide*
Senior Consulting Engineer Chad Jones is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, a NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator,...
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California
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David Yarr is the Founder and Principal of Top View Animation, specializing in forensic animation, legal graphics, and 3D accident reconstruction. He partners with leading law firms, including Panish Shea...
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Florida
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Dr. Eason combines experience from academia, industry, and consulting to address a variety of engineering and forensic subjects. His broad based materials engineering education allows him to examine product...
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Texas
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Derek Gilboe has over thirty (30) years of international experience in the oil & gas, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Educated as a metallurgical engineer, which included mechanical and chemical...
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Texas
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L. David Givler, MSCE, PE is the president of the firm. He is a technical expert in hydrology and hydraulics with experience since 1984. His experience in municipal engineering and site development began...
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Multiple Locations
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Mr. Dale J. Cagwin, P.E., C.F.E.I. is a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. His experience includes fire protection engineering and HVAC, mechanical,...
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Multiple Locations
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Location: South Carolina **Available Nationwide**
Jennifer Morningstar is President and Senior Consulting Engineer of The Warren Group. A licensed professional engineer in several states and a NAFI...
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Pennsylvania
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Robert T. Lynch, P.E., earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Physics and Mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College before attending the University of Virginia where he obtained a Master of Science...
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Tennessee
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Roger is a licensed mechanical engineer who provides engineering design, forensic analysis, and expert witness consulting in plumbing systems, fuel gas systems, HVAC systems, and fire protection. His specialty...
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California
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Mr. Curtis has nearly 40 years of experience in land surveying and geomatics engineering with 20 years served as a litigation consultant and expert witness in civil and criminal matters related to location-based...
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Illinois
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Dr. Meyers is an experienced aircraft accident investigator, and has work experience as an engineer, pilot, and mechanic. He's an adjunct aviation instructor at Lewis University, and teaches courses pertaining...
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Nevada
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Don L Gifford, B.S., MBA, has served as a forensics expert for 27 years, specializing in electrical, lighting, general construction, fire and explosion analysis, mechanical, product and system failure,...
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Pennsylvania
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For over 45 years Mr. Dutill has been performing hydrology and environmental engineering nationwide. He has focused on wastewater, stormwater, water, flooding, sewers, septic systems, groundwater, drainage,...
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Iowa
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Mr. Darin Dux holds an M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering with a focus on Machine Design, Metallurgical Engineering and Materials, and Mechanical Failure Analysis, and a B.S. in Agricultural...
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California
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Ph.D. in civil engineering-transportation engineering. I provide expert witness services in traffic engineering, highway design, roadway design, pavements, design standards, traffic control devices, accident...
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Multiple Locations
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($180ph review NY, NJ, MD, PA, DE, VA, DC, WV)
• Accident Reconstruction: Car, Bus, Truck, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Rollovers
• Biomechanics,Occupant Injury
• Safety Standards, Falls
• Building...
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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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Georgia
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Steven Kushnick PE is a Professional Engineer with over 45 years of experience in the field of turbomachinery. He worked for Pratt & Whitney in Mechanical Design for nine years, and has been consulting...
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California
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Expert consultant/witness in over 100 cases with testimony/trial experience. Dr. Barzegar is a licensed professional engineer providing a broad range of services in civil/structural engineering and construction...
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Texas
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Mr. Paul Neumann PE., CMRP, ASP, has 20 plus years of practical, technical, academic, and operational experience in engineering applications, industrial plant safety, workplace safety, and construction...
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Texas
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Since 1988, Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC (“RWFE”) has provided engineering services to industries and government labs, as well as litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing...
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Arkansas
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Mr. Hamilton, is a professional engineer and a full-time faculty member of the University of Arkansas. In this this faculty position he is responsible for teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering...
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Multiple Locations
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Kenneth Kutchek, PE, C.F.E.I., CMSE, is an electrical engineer with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, process control, electrical design and software development....
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North Carolina
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Serving insurance companies and law firms since 1999, A. D. Stokes, LLC, (ADS) is a forensic consulting firm that specializes in accident investigation and accident reconstruction, as well as diagrams,...
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Pennsylvania
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John R. Yannaccone, PE has been an engineer for over 25 years. For over 20 of those years, he has worked in the forensic engineering field. Most of his work has been related to the investigation and analysis...
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Texas
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Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government...
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Pennsylvania
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Dave is available nationwide and in Canada. Dave is a licensed mechanical engineer and certified fire and explosion investigator with extensive experience in the design, testing, service and maintenance...
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New York
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Vincent A. Ettari, P.E., P.C. serves New York City & the counties of Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Suffolk (Long Island), Nassau, Bronx (N.Y.), Queens, Brooklyn / Kings County,...
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New York
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Yarmus Engineering, P.C. has been providing Engineering services throughout the tri-state area since 1974. Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, President of the firm, has worked in various engineering and...
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Multiple Locations
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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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California
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Scott Ganaja specializes in the design and manufacture of bicycles and e-bikes, exercise and medical equipment. He is experienced in matters involving products liability and intellectual property.
Mr....
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Pennsylvania
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Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline, broad-spectrum firm providing comprehensive and qualified forensic engineering, architecture, scientific, biomechanics, and fire/arson investigation...
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Idaho
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30+ years in the design and testing of software, firmware, and hardware. (Firmware: software that runs machines and devices.) 15 years with Hewlett-Packard’s LaserJet printer design lab. Named inventor...
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Michigan
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BUILDING & PREMISES EXPERT, Review and research to render opinions on correct building codes and life-safety standards concerning construction, ADA & OSHA issues. Opinions on causation & foreseeability,...
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Florida
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Joe is an accident reconstructionist delivering meticulous and comprehensive collision analysis and reconstruction services catering to both passenger and commercial vehicles. Employing state-of-the-art...
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Multiple Locations
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Daryl L. Ebersole, PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer in more than 10 states. He is a proven investigator of electrical causes of fires, electrical explosions, arc flashes, lightning damage, control...
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California
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Lefler Engineering is a mechanical engineering consulting firm that specializes in the design and forensic investigation of HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinklers systems.
Trevor Lefler is a licensed professional...
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Multiple Locations
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Mark conducts forensic investigations nationwide; he is licensed as a professional engineer in more than twenty states and is also licensed as a Special (Threshold) Inspector in the State of Florida. Mark...
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New York
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Personal injury analyst. BA, MS, SM, PhD in physics & psychology (including MIT); 45 yrs R&D, teaching, trial testimony, industrial training, 'in the trenches'. Perception, vision, warnings, equipment/product...
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Florida
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Dr. Yanulis provides expert testimony, reports, and opinions on medical device liability cases. He is a Cardiovascular Device Product Development and Research Engineer and possesses an MEng, MS, DEng (all...
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Texas
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Both a mechanical and a metallurgical (including plastics) engineer, Mr. Plank provides failure analysis and investigation of claims in cases of loss or injury and has testified in cases of personal injury,...
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Multiple Locations
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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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Colorado
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FORENSIC ENGINEERING: We conduct incident investigations when a medical device may have contributed to death or injury. We inspect and test medical devices to determine their safety and function relative...
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Multiple Locations
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Mr. Vozza is a Mechanical Engineer who investigates cases involving a variety of forensic engineering issues. He has worked on hundreds of accident reconstruction cases in the past eight years, providing...
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Colorado
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Steve Kocher is the President and co-founder of Harris Kocher Smith and also serves as Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for the firm’s private and public clients. Mr. Kocher has designed and managed...
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Colorado
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Michael P. Schuller is President of Atkinson-Noland & Associates in Boulder, Colorado, leading a consulting engineering firm specializing in evaluation and strengthening of masonry materials and structures....
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Pennsylvania
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Highly experienced, articulate Professional Engineer (PE) in several states (IL,PA,DE,NJ,TX,MD,FL) and Prof. Planner (PP) NJ. Engineering expert with 50 years' experience in Engineering and Environmental...
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Washington
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James Laird holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion...
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California
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Mr. Fong is a Registered Geotechnical Engineer with 50 years of professional experience on major project assignments, including soil and foundation investigations, geologic and seismic investigations,...
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Multiple Locations
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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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Multiple Locations
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Gregory H. Pestine, PE
Construction, Construction Safety, Quality Control / Assurance, and Civil Engineering Expert
Greg has nearly 30 years of experience in various roles in many types of construction...
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Multiple Locations
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Brent R. Leisenring, PE
Construction Management, Construction Engineering, and Heavy Lift/Rigging Expert
Brent has more than 35 years of construction experience involving residential, commercial, industrial,...
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Wisconsin
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Licensed Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience with conveyors, material handling systems, and a wide range of industrial machinery and control systems. conveyor systems, elevators,...
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California
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JOELSON VAIL ASSOCIATES is a forensic architectural, construction consulting, and construction management firm located in San Diego, California.
The focus of the firm's practice over the last fifteen...
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Multiple Locations
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Mr. Chermak is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering research and analysis. He has worked on hundreds of accident reconstruction cases over the last six...
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Florida
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I am a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including designing, constructing, and maintaining HVAC equipment in various industries.
I am interested in providing...
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California
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Mr. Lindmark is a California practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with 42 years environmental experience and 33 years of litigation/court experience. Mr. Lindmark is a Board Certified Environmental Engineer...
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Multiple Locations
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Richard Murray is a Mechanical Engineer and industrial safety expert with vast expertise across product design, automation, and guarding; manufacturing processes; and other complex mechanical devices and...
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Multiple Locations
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Mr. Darr has extensive experience with tire failure analysis, fire investigation, vehicle accident reconstruction, and product failure investigation. He has over 25 years of experience with tires including...
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Texas
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I have been engaged in the design, development, marketing and troubleshooting aspects of electrical engineering since 1983, and in the more specialized practice of forensic engineering since 2002. During...
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Maryland
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Dr. McAllister is the Founder and Technical Director of FireTox, LLC. Dr. McAllister is a certified fire investigator (CFI), licensed fire protection engineer (FPE), a forensic toxicologist, and a certified...
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Multiple Locations
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Who is The Kilpatrick Group, PA?
Our mission is to provide to you forensic mechanical design engineering services. We are dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of forensic...
Forensic Engineering FAQs
What is a forensic engineering expert witness?
A forensic engineering expert witness is As a forensic engineering expert witness, an individual is knowledgeable in engineering and uses their expertise in legal investigations.
What is the role of a forensic engineering expert witness?
A forensic engineering expert witness plays a role in determining the cause of failure in legal proceedings.
How much can a person make as a forensic engineering expert witness?
Forensic engineering expert witnesses can make between $150-$400 per hour, and even more depending on their skills, knowledge, and experience.
What are the qualifications of a forensic engineering expert witness?
A forensic engineering expert witness should have a background in engineering, as well as experience in analyzing technical data to determine causes of accidents, failures, and other incidents.
What type of evidence is gathered in a lawsuit by a forensic engineering expert witness?
Forensic engineering expert witnesses gather physical evidence, conduct tests and analysis, review documents and data, and provide expert opinions on the cause and extent of damages in a lawsuit.
What types of cases involve expert opinions from a forensic engineering expert witness?
Forensic engineering expert witnesses are typically involved in cases related to accidents, product liability, construction defects, and structural failures, where their expertise is required to determine the cause of the incident.
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