Engineering Expert Witnesses in West Virginia

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Engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and forensic engineering. Some of the most common specialties include product failures, construction defects, accident reconstruction, materials analysis, and safety compliance. They can opine on the effects of design flaws, code violations, mechanical stresses, and system failures on causation and damages.

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Average Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$375/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

Court Fee

Engineering Experts in West Virginia

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  • Review Fee $120/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert has extensive experience with managing day to day operations and safety protocols on large, complex projects for the past 20 years. He has extensive certifications in haz-mat operations and emergency response, specifically as it relates to OSHA compliance. He is a member of the AGC Safety Committee, the National Association of Safety Professionals, and the National Fire Prevention Association. His expert witness experience focuses on construction flaws and OSHA safety violations.

    Operations Manager, An engineering and construction firm in West Virginia

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pikes Peak Community College

    Ravenswood,

    West Virginia

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  • Review Fee $595/hr
    Deposition Fee $595/hr
    Court Fee $595/hr

    With over 30 years of automotive engineering experience, this expert has dedicated his career to the field of accident reconstruction. Holding Masters and Doctoral degrees in automotive mechanical engineering and highway safety, he is a recognized expert whose clients have included U.S., State and Foreign Governments. He has extensive court experience, having been deposed and testified in approximately 200 trials, while he has acted as an automotive engineering consultant in more than 3,000 vehicle crash cases.

    President, An accident reconstruction firm in MD

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Moscow Polytechnic Institute

    Potomac,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This expert has more than 35 years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA, construction management, chemical plant, pipefitting, warehouse operations, forklifts, and slip, trip, and falls. He earned a masters degree in safety management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a certified safety professional. He is currently a private consultant for an environmental health and safety company and Retired Faculty, OSHA Consultation Program at a Indiana University in PA

    Private Consultant, An environmental health and safety consultancy in PA

    Master of Science (MS), Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    Indiana,

    Pennsylvania

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  • This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and biomedical engineering consulting firm.

    Senior Forensic Consultant, Private Practice

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California at Berkeley

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr

    This expert holds a doctorate degree in toxicology and has been a practicing toxicologist for over 40 years. Board certified by the American Board of Toxicology and a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, he had published over 35 scientific articles and is a former president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of Toxicology. He spent over 30 years as a Director of Toxicology for two major pharmaceutical companies and currently serves as an independent toxicology consultant.

    Consultant in Toxicology and Drug Safety

    Doctor of Science (ScD), University of Cincinnati

    Blue Bell,

    Pennsylvania

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  • She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s presented to her peers and students over 75 times, and has research completed and ongoing. She’s also won many honors and awards such as her college of medicine’s Excellence in Teaching Award for the Department of Surgery. She does predominantly thoracic work and is very familiar with this issue and complication.

    Deputy Director-Quality, A major hospital in the midwest

    Master of Business (MBus), Fisher School of Business

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    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.

    Faculty, Private Forensic Engineering Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Newark College of Engineering

    Elkton,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified engineer has over 15 years of consumer products engineering experience. He has held many prestigious positions at such companies as Electrolux and General Electric and currently owns and is a lead engineer of a highly successful electronics design firm.

    Owner and Design Engineer, A Major Consumer Electronics Company

    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), University of Louisville

    Smithfield,

    Kentucky

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  • Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This expert is an independent safety consultant out of the UK. For the past 27 years, he has worked in a variety of engineering environments to ensure that UK/EU safety standards were upheld. He is familiar with the UK factory safety standards and product safe design standards and has the appropriate experience to help with this case. He has worked large engineering companies to ensure their compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, CE Marking Directives and PUWER.

    Author, Industrial Safety Manuals

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. His research in tribology, machining of advanced materials, medical device design, dental materials, and high temperature coatings is widely recognized in the scientific and engineering communities. He has published over two hundred fifty papers and reports related to machining of ceramics, mechanisms and mechanics of interfaces, wear and friction, boundary lubrication, and biotribology; and has given more than three hundred lectures on these subjects. He has served as President and CEO for a heart pump developer, a subsidiary for a product company where he served as Vice President of Biotechnology.

    President and CEO, Heart Pump Developer

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Gaithersburg,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $235/hr
    Deposition Fee $335/hr

    This expert has over 25 years of experience in land surveying. He received a B.S. in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Most of his positions have consisted of leading survey field crews for various projects. His expertise includes boundary work, ALTA/ACSM surveys, topographic surveys, and platting. He currently serves as a Land Surveyor and Team Leader for a consulting firm that provides land surveying services.

    Land Surveyor/Team Leader, Land Surveying Consulting Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Maryland

    Annapolis,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $345/hr
    Deposition Fee $445/hr
    Court Fee $445/hr

    This highly qualified expert has a BS in engineering and an MS and PhD in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a former OSHA instructor. His current position as President of Engineering requires him to oversee the entire operations of his firm from an engineering and environmental perspective. He has extensive experience working with roll off dumpsters and construction.

    President, An Engineering Firm in PA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois

    Eagleville,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert currently owns and manages a national business which specializes in training forklift operators and trainers. He is also an active trainer who trains on a regular basis. Unlike many forklift experts, who may have trained small numbers of operators and no trainers, this expert has trained many thousands of operators and trainers across a variety of industries. He has also investigated hundreds of forklift accidents, including many serious injuries and a number of fatalities. He has surveyed hundreds of sites to improve forklift and pedestrian safety. His areas of expertise are the safe operation of forklifts, the proper training of operators/trainers and in compliance with OSHA standards.

    Founder, Private Forklift Training Company

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Miami University of Ohio

    Heath,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has had a long career in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice, with an emphasis on policy and technology. He earned a BS in Electronics Engineering from the University of New Mexico, a MS in Engineering Administration from George Washington University, and completed PhD honors coursework in engineering-economic systems at Stanford University. He has been active in the development of law enforcement software products, has managed system implementation for dozens of law enforcement agencies throughout the world, and has managed national programs in support of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Currently, this expert is an innovation strategist and owner of his own law enforcement technology and consulting firm.

    Innovation Strategist, His own law enforcement technology and consulting firm

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University

    Ashburn,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr

    This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive experience leading teams of engineers and hotel directors in hotel operations. Currently, this expert is a hospitality consultant focusing on facilities management training and operational standards.

    Facilities Management Consulting, Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate

    Ashburn,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina where he was summa cum laude. He is a Certified Plant Engineer and a Certified Training Instructor for Aerial Work Platforms and Rough-Terrain Forklifts. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 12 years where he was responsible for operating, repairing, and managing nuclear power plants and personnel. He has also served as Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer and has also held the position of Senior Design engineer responsible for manufacturing and new product development. Through his work experiences, he gained an extensive background in welding and fabrication of products and he manages his current company's product testing lab, specifically treestands and associated equipment. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He has also earned numerous Navy and Marine Corps medals.

    Mechanical Engineer, A PA Treestand Engineering Consultancy

    Master of Science (MS), University of South Carolina

    Annapolis,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $425/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $595/hr

    This expert earned his PhD in mechanical engineering/aeronautical sciences from the University of California Berkeley and has authored numerous publications in the mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering space. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and has held numerous professorships relating to multiple facets of engineering. He is the former co-director of the DOT program for motor vehicle trauma at the UCLA schools of engineering and medicine. Currently, this expert is a senior forensic consultant focusing on biomechanics and biomedical engineering.

    Senior Forensic Consultant, A private consulting firm

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Berkeley

    Cranberry Township,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This expert has published extensively in magazines, in-house journals, and textbooks. He is a participating member of numerous societies. He has over 40 years personal experience in management, consulting and expert services in the fields of design, manufacturing, testing of hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical lifting and load bearing machines, equipment and devices: industry experience including automotive, construction, industrial, material handling, warehousing and transportation: forensic engineering including product liability, accident investigation, reconstruction and expert testimony: incidents involving industrial trucks, aerial work platforms, forklifts, telehandlers, tuggers, pallet jacks, automatic storage and retrieval systems, dock boards, dock levelers, trailer restraints, trailer jacks, racks, conveyors, overhead bridge cranes, trucks, shop cranes, scissors lifts, shop cranes, automatic doors and lift gates: heavy equipment involving telehandlers, powered industrial trucks, automatic storage and retrieval systems, gantry cranes, truck cranes, tower cranes, cranes with hydraulic booms, cranes with lattice booms, grapple and magnet equipped excavators, and side boom cranes: conformity issues involving environmental, health and safety, warnings, instructions, training conformity with recognized standards, codes, industry custom and practice and government regulations.

    Principal, An Engineering Consulting Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Lehigh University

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $345/hr
    Deposition Fee $345/hr
    Court Fee $345/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 25+ years of experience in Engineering and has specifically focused on investigations and forensics for the last 15+ years. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University, and he has published over 35 papers and reviews and is a patent owner of 2 products. He belongs to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, the National Safety Council, and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying to name a few. While managing the Mechanical Department at Matrix Technologies, this expert prepared detailed engineering packages and programs for refrigerators and HVAC installations. He also served as the Chief Engineer at Thermo Mechanical Systems Co, where he assisted in the design of refrigeration and heating systems.

    Owner & Senior Mechanical Engineer, A Forensic Engineering Firm in OH

    Master of Science (MS), Ohio State University

    Westerville,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This decorated expert has a quarter century of electrical engineering experience, earning graduate qualifications at MIT, where his work had important biomedical applications. He is a member of several professional societies such as the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers and Virginia Academy of Science. Active in research, he has won numerous grants and has been published widely. He has consulted on IP issues in the past and holds several patents for his inventions.

    Professor of Electrical Engineering, Top Ranking University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Buena Vista,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has 40+ years of experience in drinking water supply, treatment and distribution systems. From 1994 to 2013, he served as the director of one of the largest drinking water utilities in Virginia, supplying water to 400,000 residents. A civil and environmental engineer by training, he has maintained a particular focus on water treatment facilities, water supply systems, water distribution technologies, and water utility operations over the course of his career. He has directed raw water source selection studies, water distribution system analyses, water quality studies, rate studies, corrosion control investigations, treatment plant rehabilitation projects, and construction supervision of water treatment plants, pipelines, and other water supply projects. He was named Chairman of an EPA council for drinking water, and has testified before Congress on three occasions on water quality and chemical security issues.

    Independent Water Utilities Consultant

    Postgraduate (PG), Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia

    Newport News,

    Virginia

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What Can an Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?

Requirement Analysis

Gathering and defining project requirements.

System Design

Creating architecture and design specifications.

Prototyping

Building preliminary versions of systems.

System Integration

Combining subsystems into a whole.

Testing and Validation

Ensuring system meets specifications and needs.

Deployment

Installing the system in a production environment.

FAQs for Engineering Expert Witnesses

What is a engineering expert witness?

An engineering expert witness is a qualified engineer who provides specialized technical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing failures, preparing reports, testifying, and clarifying complex engineering issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of an engineering expert witness?

An engineering expert witness supports product liability, construction defects, structural failures, industrial accidents, patent disputes, safety compliance, and forensic engineering cases.

How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of an engineering expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate an engineering expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, case experience, publications, testimony history, and field-specific engineering expertise.

How can an engineering expert witness assist with technical document analysis?

An engineering expert witness can analyze technical documents to verify accuracy, interpret complex data, identify errors or omissions, and clearly explain findings in legal cases.

What factors affect the admissibility of engineering expert witness testimony?

The admissibility of engineering expert witness testimony depends on the expert’s qualifications, reliable methods, data relevance, and clear connection of opinions to the case facts.

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