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Review Fee $475/hrDeposition Fee $475/hrCourt Fee $475/hrThis highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as an engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, maintenance of traffic, and the analysis of mechanical systems and product failures. He has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. This expert earned both his BS and MS in mechanical engineering, as well as his PhD in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska before completing a certification program in biomedical engineering at the University of Florida. He is a licensed professional engineer in three states and is a certified counter balanced forklift operator. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Society for Testing and Materials and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is also involved in research in his field, as an author of several publications and a speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career. He currently holds 33 patents related to guardrail systems, vehicle storage systems, and shipping container handling systems. This expert formerly served as a consulting engineer for Interstate Steel Corporation, a research associate engineer for Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, principal of BEC Consulting, and director of engineering for BEC Industries. Currently, this expert is the president and CEO of a forensic engineering firm in Florida.
President and Chief Executive Officer, A Forensic Engineering Firm in FL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Nebraska
Tallahassee,
Florida
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FAQs for Guardrail Expert Witnesses
What is a guardrail expert witness?
A guardrail expert witness is a safety specialist who evaluates highway barrier design, installation, and performance. They assist by reviewing crash records, inspecting sites, and testifying to clarify guardrail safety issues.
What types of cases can a guardrail expert witness opine on?
A guardrail expert witness opines on highway crashes, barrier failures, roadside safety defects, improper installation, maintenance negligence, and roadway design liability cases.
How do you evaluate the technical qualifications of a guardrail expert witness?
Evaluate the technical qualifications of a guardrail expert witness by reviewing their engineering education, certifications, crash-test experience, published work, and case testimony history.
How can a guardrail expert witness assist with deposition preparation?
A guardrail expert witness assists with deposition preparation by clarifying technical guardrail issues, developing clear explanations, and anticipating opposing counsel’s questions.
What guardrail expert witness methodologies are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive guardrail expert witness methodologies use crash data analysis, engineering standards, site inspections, and testing to clearly link guardrail performance to the accident.
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