On this page you will find expert witnesses who may consult regarding plastics. The professionals found through this page may advise regarding acrylics, agricultural plastic, and automotive plastic. These experts may provide reports concerning biodegradable plastic, elastomer, food packaging plastic, and metal to plastic adhesion. They may also opine on issues regarding molded plastic parts, nylon, plastic bottles, plastic failure analysis, plastic fasteners, plastic injection molding, plastic manufacturing, plastic product design, plastic wrap, polyethylene, polymer chemistry, plastic materials testing, polymethyl methacrylate, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chloride, silicones, styrofoam, synthetic rubber, and vinyl plastic, as well as related 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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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, property damage, and products liability in both...
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Award-winning Cornell PhD chemist Dr. Wanat has over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry. With 10 personal US patents and leadership in the granting of over 20 additional patents, he is a leading expert in research and development, intellectual...
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Nikhil’s focus is on mechanical/metallurgical/materials behavior and equipment function to determine cause(s) of premature failure. His background in mechanical engineering and materials science has allowed...
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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...
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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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Robert A. Iezzi, Ph.D. is a materials scientist specializing in paints, coatings, corrosion, plastics, and chemical pretreatments for plastics and metals. He frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation...
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Dr. Abraham has over forty years of international experience consulting to insurance companies, municipalities, government agencies, and the legal profession. He has consulted in more than 3,500 matters...
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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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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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Mr. Meyer R. Rosen, President of Interactive Consulting, Inc. has over thirty-five years of industrial and academic experience in chemistry and chemical engineering. He serves as a Forensic expert witness...
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Dr. Jeffrey Gotro is a polymers and plastics expert with 40 years' experience and provides polymer consulting, litigation support and expert witness services.
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Dr. Chris Robertson is a materials scientist and engineer with 24 years of experience in the tire, synthetic rubber/elastomers, rubber chemicals, and plastics industries. He has a diverse background in...
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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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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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James Derby
Ceramic Scientist & Failure Analysis Expert
James Derby is a ceramic materials scientist with extensive experience in tribology and failure analysis. James has extensive experience in processing...
Plastics FAQs
What is a plastics expert witness?
A plastics expert witness is a specialist who provides expert testimony in legal proceedings involving plastic materials and similar products.
What is the role of a plastics expert witness?
In legal matters, the role of a plastics expert witness is to provide expertise on issues related to plastics.
How much can a person make as a plastics expert witness?
Plastics expert witnesses usually earn in a range from $150-$400 per hour, and sometime more, depending on whether it is for testimony or investigation.
What are the qualifications of a plastics expert witness?
Plastics expert witnesses should have expertise in material science, product design, and safety regulations.
In legal proceedings, how is evidence gathered by a plastics expert witness?
A plastics expert witness gathers evidence through various methods such as analyzing materials, conducting tests, and providing expert opinions to assist in legal proceedings related to plastic products or materials.
In what type of cases might require opinions from a plastics expert witness?
Plastics expert witnesses may be required in cases involving product liability, patent infringement, manufacturing defects, material failure, and design flaws related to plastic products or components.