Airbag Expert Witnesses

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Airbag expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, vehicle safety, product liability, mechanical engineering, and accident reconstruction. Some of the most common specialties among airbag expert witnesses also include seatbelt systems, crashworthiness, occupant safety, vehicle dynamics, and failure analysis. They have provided opinions on the effects of airbag deployment timing, defective airbags, airbag-related injuries, improper airbag installation, and the role of airbags in accident outcomes.

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Automotive Diagnostics and Airbag Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

E-148107

Automotive Diagnostics and Airbag Expert Witness | Missouri

This qualified expert has over fifty years of experience in all aspects of the automotive industry. He received his AS in Business and Accounting from Mesa Community College and has completed further training in: the Ford Motor Company Night Course at Phoenix Union Technology, Automobile/ Automotive Mechanics Technology from Lincoln Technical Institute, Computer Vehicles and Fuel Injection from...

Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

E-320884

Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of accident reconstruction. His work has included areas such as occupant protection, seating and restraints, seatbelts, airbags, event data recorders, child seats, wheelchair restraints, ambulance transport, and mechanical failure. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Drexel University and is a licensed professional...

Airbag Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of an airbag expert witness in a legal case?

An airbag expert witness provides specialized knowledge on airbag systems, their design, functionality, and potential failures. They can testify on issues related to manufacturing defects, improper deployment, or failure to deploy.

What types of cases might require an airbag expert witness?

Cases involving car accidents where airbags failed to deploy, deployed unexpectedly, or caused injury may require an airbag expert witness. Product liability cases also often involve these experts.

Can an airbag expert witness provide insight into different types of airbags and their specific functionalities?

Yes, they can offer detailed insights into various types of airbags such as frontal, side-impact, knee, and curtain airbags. They can explain how each type should function in different crash scenarios.

How can an airbag expert witness assist in a product liability case?

In a product liability case, an airbag expert can identify if there was a manufacturing defect or design flaw that led to the malfunctioning of the airbag system causing harm.

Are there subspecialties within the field of airbag expertise?

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like airbag sensor technology, system diagnostics, inflator technologies, or specific types of vehicles (e.g., cars vs. commercial trucks).

How does Expert Institute select its Airbag 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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