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Dr. Bruce Hansel, PhD, CCE, CPHRM
South Carolina
Dr. Bruce Clayton Hansel has 48 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics with a specialized focus in Accident and Forensic Investigation. He earned his BS in Biology from Emory University and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Clemson University. Today, this expert is certified as a Clinical Engineer by the American College of Clinical Engineers. Formerly, this expert served as a Professor in...
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Retail Finance and Consumer Products Expert Witness
California
This expert is a partner in a large independent public accounting firm, where he serves as the leader of the firm's National Retail/Consumer Products industry group. He provides consulting services in the apparel, manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.
Dr. Jeffrey Hickman, PhD
Virginia
Dr. Jeffrey S. Hickman has 27 years of experience in Human Factors and Transportation. He earned his BS in Psychology from the University of Florida and his MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Research Associate and Research Scientist and Group Leader of the Behavioral Analysis and Applications...
Food & Consumer Products Industry Expert Witness
Connecticut
This highly qualified expert has 25+ years of experience in the Food & Consumer Products Industry. He is a certified management consultant and received his M.B.A. in Marketing from Iona College. He started working as a Senior Partner and Director of Case & Company and furthered his career as the Vice President for Cresap's Food and Consumer Products Practice. This expert is recognized for...
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Dr. Kevin Rider, PhD, PE, CPE
Ohio
Dr. Kevin A. Rider has 24 years of experience in the field of Human Factors. He earned his BS in Industrial Engineering and his MA in Ergonomics, Human Factors, and Manufacturing from the University of Tennessee. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Human Factors from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a certified Certified Professional Ergonomist by the Board of...
Human Factors Psychologist & Consumer product Safety Expert Witness
Maryland
This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating...
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Mr. David Thom, MS
California
Mr. David R. Thom has 30 years of experience in Helmet Safety. He earned his AA from Mount San Antonio College and both his BS and MS in Safety Sciences from the University of Southern California. Formerly, this expert served as a Consultant at ACT Lab LLC and as the General Manager of the University of Southern California's Helmet Protection Research Laboratory. He currently serves as a Senior...
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Medical Device & Consumer Products Engineering Expert Witness
Oregon
This highly qualified engineer earned his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He went on to earn his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has over 10 years of experience conducting failure analysis for various products including biomedical devices. He formerly served as Principal Mechanical Engineer at COR...
Mr. Jack Hyde, CFI, CSP, PE
Missouri
Mr. Jack Hyde has 43 years of experience in Fire Investigation and Safety Analysis. He earned his BS in Fire Protection and Safety from Oklahoma State University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire Investigator, Certified Safety Professional, and licensed as a Private Investigator and Professional Engineer in the states of Texas, Mississippi, California, Arizona, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma,...
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Electronics and Wireless Communications Expert Witness
Massachusetts
This expert has over 25 years in electrical engineering and product development. He gained his MS and PhD in electrical engineering and systems from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute, he transitioned to industry and spent 13 years at Motorola Mobility developing wireless products. He ended his...
Dr. Julia Diebol, CPSM, CSP, PhD
Washington
Dr. Julia Diebol has over 17 years of experience in the field of Product Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Factors & Ergonomics. She earned both her BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering and her Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and a...
Dr. Eric Boelhouwer, CPE, CSP, PhD
Alabama
Dr. Eric J. Boelhouwer has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA in Business Administration from Tulane University. He then went on to earn his MISE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety...
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Mr. Dennis Brickman, PE
Illinois
Mr. Dennis Brickman has over 30 years of experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Product Safety. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University. Formerly, this expert served as a Mechanical Engineering Safety and Design Consultant at Triodyne Inc. and as a Senior Managing Consultant at...
Dr. Debora Marth, PhD
Michigan
Debora R. Marth has 29 years of experience in the field of Mechanical and Automotive Safety Engineering. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She completed her MS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University. She is also earned her certification in Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction from...
Dr. Joseph Sala, MA, PhD
Pennsylvania
Dr. Joseph B. Sala has 16 years of experience in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Psychology and his BS in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University. He also earned his MA in Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as, his Ph.D. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly, this expert served as a Lecturer at Drexel University. Currently, this expert is the...
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Mr. James Walker, PE
Texas
Mr. James Walker Jr has 32 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Failure Analysis. He earned his BSME in Automotive Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute of Technology). Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as an Engineering Manager of Vehicle Development...
Ms. Joellen Gill, CHFP, CSP, CXLT, MBA
Washington
Ms. Joellen Gill has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BS in Human Factors Engineering from Wright State University, her MBA from the University of Northern Colorado, and her MS in Environmental Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals,...
Mr. Ashish Arora, MBA, MS, PE
Arizona
Mr. Ashish Arora has over 20 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with expertise in Computer Science. He earned a BS in Engineering from the University of Canberra, his MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and his MBA in Business Management from Indiana University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the state of Arizona....
Mr. Steven Hall, CPSM, MSE
Michigan
Mr. Steven M. Hall has over 24 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Product Liability and Safety. He earned his BSE in Engineering Physics and his MSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Product Safety Manager by the International Board for Certification Services and Management. Formerly, he served as an...
Mr. Richard Stern
Pennsylvania
Mr. Richard L. Stern has 32 years of experience in the field of Product Safety. He earned his BEE from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineer-in-Training in the state of Georgia. Formerly, he held roles as a Senior Manager of Global Product Safety at Whirlpool Corporation, as a Manager at Exponent, Inc., and as the Director of Global Product Safety at...
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Consumer Product Safety Expert Witness FAQs
A Consumer Product Safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving product defects, recalls, safety standards, and regulations. They can offer critical insights into whether a product was safe for use.
These experts are often needed in personal injury cases, product liability lawsuits, class action suits related to defective products, and regulatory compliance disputes.
Yes, many experts specialize in children's products and understand specific safety standards and regulations that apply to toys, cribs, car seats, etc.
An expert can evaluate the circumstances leading to the recall, assess if proper procedures were followed, and determine any potential negligence or non-compliance with safety standards.
Yes, some experts may focus on specific areas like electronics safety, food safety, automotive safety, pharmaceuticals safety or children's product safety.
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