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Average Automotive Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$300/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
This expert has over 32 years as an Accident Reconstructionist and Forensic Engineer, and is ACTAR Accredited. He is a certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) technician, operator and data analyst. He is a former Chair of the Engineering Sciences section and Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a member of 5 additional forensic groups including CAARS, NAPARS, SAE, SATAI and SOAR. He has 100 publications and presentations in the field of forensic automotive engineering and is currently the owner of an Accident Reconstruction firm.
Mechanical Engineer, A Private Consulting Group in CA
Master of Science (MS), University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara,
California
This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, Kern, Alameda and San Bernardino Counties, Alaska, Iowa, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Texas. He has thirty-five years of Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Automobile and Motorcycle Product Defect, Forensic and Occupant Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Automotive Safety, Vehicle Design, Development, Manufacturing, Test Engineering and Patent Infringement analysis. This expert has extensive experience and knowledge of product defects in the following areas: Automobile, Truck, Motorcycle, Jet Ski, ATV, Snow Mobile, Golf Cart, Big Rig Truck cases: Involving airbags, seatbelts, seats, fuel system fires, transmission part-to-reverse, unintended acceleration, brakes, tires, axle failures, roof crush, side impact, roll propensity, vehicle handling dynamics, suspension and chassis, design and manufacturing defects.
CEO, Major Accident Reconstruction Firm
Graduate Studies, University of Michigan
Laguna Niguel,
California
This expert is a multi-disciplined inventor with dozens of patents and applications, and a seasoned business creator with 23 years of experience in various areas of Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Electronic Product Design. In 1991, he established a design, manufacturing and distribution facility for his dozens of inventions. He is currently a consultant working primarily in the litigation context of electronics.
Consultant, A private business and product manufacturing consultancy in CA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Northeastern University
Malibu,
California
This expert is a world class automotive mechanic specializing in exotic and luxury cars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Aston Martin. He has extensive knowledge and prior experience restoring and racing numerous classics over the past 25 years.
Independent Auto Mechanic
Des Moines,
Washington
This expert is a Licensed Private Investigator, and he has participated in SIU investigations of fraudulent injury and auto theft claims as well as auto repair fraud. He has many years of field and courtroom experience. In addition, he has been authorized by the California Bar Association to provide continuing Legal Education in the fields of Collision Reconstruction and the Bio-mechanics of Injury. He has served on the Expert Panel for Los Angeles County Superior Court, criminal prosecution and defense. He was formerly a Senior Associate Staff Instructor for the Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation, and Transportation Safety Institute for approximately ten years. He has also had technical training in low-speed collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents.
Supervising Collision Cause Analyst, An accident investigation firm in CA
Oxnard,
California
This qualified expert of Industrial Technology obtained his BS and MA in Industrial Technology at Kent State University and his PhD in Industrial Technology at the Ohio State University. He is certified in Life Credential in Driver & Traffic Safety Education and is a Licensed Private Investigator. He is a member of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and the American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers. He is currently a Forensics and Product Consultant for a Private Consulting Firm.
Forensics and Product Consultant, Private Consulting Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Ohio State University
La Quinta,
California
This automobile repair expert has been in the industry for over 45 years. He worked for 15 years at an auto tool company called Snap on Tools Corp and purchased his own automobile repair shop in 1989. He has worked with many attorneys in California and just finished a review of a case where BMW settled pre-trial.
Owner, An auto repair shop in CA
Associate in Arts (AA), San Jose City College
Fresno,
California
This highly qualified automotive industry expert has over 20 years of professional experience. He earned his BA in industrial design from California State University. Formerly, he has served as a chief wheel designer at Superior Industries International, a chief wheel stylist at Superior Industries, owner at Kaucher Designwerks, and as a freelance wheel designer at America Racing. Currently, he is a lead industrial designer at a CA car design consulting studio
Lead Industrial Designer, A CA car design consulting studio
Bachelor of Arts (BA), California State University
California
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What Can an Automotive Expert Witness Opine On?
Oil Change
Replacing old oil with new oil.
Tire Rotation
Changing tire positions for even wear.
Brake Inspection
Checking brake components for wear.
Battery Replacement
Replacing an old or dead battery.
Transmission Fluid Change
Replacing old transmission fluid with new.
Alignment Check
Adjusting wheels for proper alignment.
FAQs for Automotive Expert Witnesses
What is a automotive expert witness?
An automotive expert witness is a qualified vehicle specialist who explains technical car issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing repair records, inspecting vehicles, and testifying to clarify accident or defect claims.
What types of cases can an automotive expert witness opine on?
An automotive expert witness can opine on accident reconstruction, vehicle defects, product liability, mechanical failures, maintenance negligence, driver behavior, and fleet safety cases.
How do you evaluate the courtroom testimony experience of an automotive expert witness?
Evaluate an automotive expert witness’s courtroom testimony experience by reviewing past cases, trial frequency, judge and attorney feedback, and clarity under cross‑examination.
What methodologies does an automotive expert witness apply when reconstructing vehicle failures?
An automotive expert witness uses engineering analysis, diagnostic testing, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and industry standards to reconstruct vehicle failures.
How do you assess the technical training and certifications of an automotive expert witness?
Assess an automotive expert witness by reviewing their formal technical training, manufacturer certifications, ASE credentials, ongoing education, and real-world diagnostic experience.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting automotive expert witnesses?
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