Herbicide Expert Witnesses

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Herbicide expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including agriculture, botany, horticulture, environmental science, and toxicology. Some of the most common specialties among herbicide expert witnesses also include pesticide regulation, plant pathology, weed science, crop damage assessment, and soil fertility. They can opine on the effects of herbicide exposure to humans and wildlife, herbicide drift damage, misuse or overuse of herbicides, impact on crop yield and quality, and contamination of water sources.

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Weed Science & Herbicide Expert Witness

Weed Science & Herbicide Expert Witness

Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This supremely qualified plant physiologist earned his BS in Botany from DePauw University, his MS in Plant Ecology from the University of Colorado, and his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. He is an active member of the Weed Science Society of America and lead a twenty plus year career at American Cyanamid, where he attained the position of Director of Herbicide Discovery. Additionally, he served as a Plant Physiologist for more than a decade with the USDA. Currently, he practices as a consultant for parties interested in botany, herbicide, and plant physiology.

Private Botany and Weed Management Consultant, null

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois

Hartsel,

Colorado

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FAQs for Herbicide Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a herbicide expert witness in legal proceedings?

A herbicide expert witness provides scientific evidence and professional opinions on cases involving herbicides, such as exposure claims, environmental damage, or product liability.

What types of cases can a herbicide expert witness handle?

They can handle a variety of cases including personal injury due to exposure, crop damage claims, environmental contamination lawsuits, and disputes over patent infringement.

Are there subspecialties within the field of herbicide expertise?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like toxicology, environmental science, agriculture, horticulture, or chemical engineering related to herbicides.

How can a herbicide expert witness assist in a case involving crop damage?

They can provide insight into whether the damage was caused by improper use of herbicides, analyze the impact on crop yield, and estimate financial losses.

Why might I need a herbicide expert witness for a personal injury claim?

If you're claiming injury due to exposure to herbicides, an expert can testify about the potential health effects and establish a link between your symptoms and the exposure.

How does Expert Institute select its Herbicide 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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