Forensic Engineering Expert Witnesses

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Forensic engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Some of the most common forensic engineering expert witness specialties also include construction defects, failure analysis, accident reconstruction, building codes compliance, and materials testing. They can opine on the effects of design flaws, material failures, structural collapses, safety violations, and construction accidents.

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Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert Witness | Louisiana

This highly-qualified expert has 15 years of experience in the field of engineering, with his work focused on mechanical equipment and system failure, as well as material failure analysis. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University and is licensed as a professional engineer in 6 states and 2 Canadian provinces. He holds several certifications, including...

Construction and Commercial Building Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Construction and Commercial Building Expert Witness | New York

This expert is a building and construction professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction and building inspection industries. He has testified in numerous trials and depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. He has been qualified as an expert in construction and personal injury cases in courtrooms from New York City to Connecticut to Boston and has authored...

Civil Engineering  Construction and OSHA Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Civil Engineering Construction and OSHA Expert Witness | Connecticut

This qualified engineer has handled numerous forensic evaluations for both law firms and insurance companies. He is licensed in the States of Connecticut and New Jersey with 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries serving in various management capacities. This expert has considerable experience in consulting on engineering standards, construction defects, OSHA safety...

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness | Texas

This expert has over 40 years of experience in engineering and construction, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of natural gas and propane incidents, pipeline construction and operation, and water and sewer systems. He is currently the president of a reputable forensic engineering and failure analysis company. His primary areas of expertise include residential, commercial and...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | Maryland

This forensic engineering expert has practiced as an Engineering Consultant and Expert Witness since 1982. Testifying in City, County, State and Federal courts as a Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer and Safety Engineer, he is known nationwide for his integrity, careful and thorough investigation of claims, expert analysis and professional courtroom presentation.

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | Connecticut

This expert received his BS and MS from the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT and is a licensed engineer in NY and CT. He currently works as a forensic/consulting engineer at a private engineering firm. His investigative and analytic experience includes motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product design and safety, and computer simulation and animation. He has also served...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | North Carolina

This expert has over 35 years of experience of experience, specializing in bicycle accident investigation. He is on the ASTM Committee for bicycle standards. Previously President of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he is a Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is a Registered Professional Engineer for ten states and...

Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes...

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | ArizonaView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Arizona

This engineer is an expert in the areas of fire causation and consumer product defects as well as construction materials and workmanship issues. He has specific expertise with installation and maintenance of household appliances including stoves and ovens. He belongs to a number of societies in the engineering field including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy...

Industrial Control Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Industrial Control Expert Witness | Louisiana

This expert is a former public-company executive who now consults as a forensic engineer for patents, accidents, and commercial matters. His 40 year career spans industrial, oilfield, and medical interests, both domestic and international. His expertise includes electrical and electronic engineering, industrial computers, and automated control systems. He has qualified several times as an expert...

Forensic Electrical Engineering Expert Witness | ArizonaView profile

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Forensic Electrical Engineering Expert Witness | Arizona

This expert is a registered professional engineer and certified journeyman electrician, belonging to such societies as the Association of Electrical Inspectors and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He has served as an electrician and electrical engineer on various projects over his 35+ year career, and is currently the president of a Forensic engineering consulting firm...

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | MinnesotaView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Minnesota

This expert has over 35 years of forensic engineering experience, and he has investigated and worked up more than 100 cases in each area of slip/trip/miss and fall, accident reconstruction and crash analyses, and product failure. He has published papers in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). He has long been active in professional societies and is a past chairman of...

Metallurgy and Engineering Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Metallurgy and Engineering Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This highly qualified engineer's expertise is in metallurgy and corrosion science and engineering. He has extensive experience in litigation and litigation support as well as extensive experience in pro-active client work. He specializes in failure analysis, corrosion failure analysis, material degradation, failure prevention, material selection, material characterization, and laboratory...

Mechanical Engineer  Medical Device Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Mechanical Engineer Medical Device Expert Witness | California

This expert has been working as a mechanical engineer and testifying expert witness for over 30 years. He holds both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a BES from Georgia Tech. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a Member of SAE and ASM....

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | Colorado

This board certified forensic engineer earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Technical Science. He is also a fellow of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. This expert has published an extensive body of literature in his field, and has given nationally invited lectures and presentations at such prestigious...

Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified engineer has 25+ years of industry experience. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Water Ski Association, and American National Standards Institute. This expert teaching experience and serves as a reviewer for...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This licensed Professional Engineer currently works as a Chemical/Mechanical Forensic Engineer for a multi-disciplined engineering and investigation company. Provides forensic and technical services to attorneys, insurance companies, independent adjusters, restoration companies, contractors, municipalities, and individuals towards the resolution of claims or litigation. Areas of Expertise:...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness | Florida

This Professional Engineer has conducted numerous forensic investigations including mechanical failures, construction accidents, products and premises analysis and over 750 vehicular accidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, work zones, and passenger and commercial vehicles. He is a member in good standing with the Chi Epsilon Engineering Honor Society for exceptional academic achievement and...

Electrical Failure Analysis & Electrical Fire Cause Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Electrical Failure Analysis & Electrical Fire Cause Expert Witness | Texas

This expert specializes in electrical engineering issues, and has performed numerous investigations into fires caused/allegedly caused by electrical issues. His experience includes evaluation of electronics products and their failure modes to determine whether they adhered to relevant safety standards, including those established by Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standards...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness |View profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness |

This expert has been working as an engineer and forensic engineer for almost 20 years. He is a licensed professional engineer and a member of several distinguished professional organizations, including the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the American Society for Testing & Materials, for which he serves on the Forensic Engineering and Consumer Products Committees, among others. He is a...

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a forensic engineering expert witness in legal proceedings?

A forensic engineering expert witness provides technical analysis and professional testimony on matters related to engineering failures, accidents, or disputes in court cases.

What types of cases can a forensic engineering expert witness handle?

They can handle cases involving building collapses, structural failures, product liability, traffic accidents, patent infringement, and construction defects.

Are there subspecialties within forensic engineering that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, subspecialties include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science among others.

How can a forensic engineering expert witness assist in a product liability case?

They can analyze the design, manufacturing process, and usage of the product to determine if any engineering principles were violated leading to failure or harm.

Why is it important to hire a forensic engineering expert witness with experience in patent infringement cases?

Their expertise can help decipher complex technical language in patents and assess whether an invention infringes upon existing patents.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic Engineering expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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