Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Average Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
Review Fee
$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$400/hr
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Materials Engineering Experts in Illinois
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Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Expert Witness
This highly qualified expert earned his BS and PhD in metallurgical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed engineer in five states and has over 34 years of engineering experience. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and a founding member of the Failure Analysis Society. He has published 18 articles on various topics in engineering and currently serves as a principal engineer at an engineering consulting firm in Illinois.
Principal Engineer, An engineering consulting firm in IL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Illinois Institute of Technology
Lisle,
Illinois
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FAQs for Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a materials engineering expert witness in legal proceedings?
A materials engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the properties, behaviors, and uses of different materials. They can offer insights on failure analysis, product liability, and material defects.
What types of cases can a materials engineering expert witness handle?
These experts can handle a wide range of cases including construction disputes, patent infringement, product liability, personal injury, and industrial accidents involving material failures.
Are there subspecialties within materials engineering that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, subspecialties include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. The specific expertise needed will depend on the nature of the case.
How can a materials engineering expert witness assist in a product liability case?
In product liability cases, they can analyze whether a material defect or improper use of materials contributed to the failure of a product leading to injury or damage.
Why would I need a materials engineering expert witness for a patent infringement case?
They can provide crucial insights into whether a patented material or process has been used without permission by examining the technical aspects of the disputed product.
How does Expert Institute select its Materials Engineering expert witnesses?
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