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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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See more Materials Engineering Expert WitnessesThis expert is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering at a prominent university in the Western US. He received his PhD in Welding and Materials Engineering from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining academia, he worked as a research assistant at Edison Welding Institute and as a materials engineer at Westinghouse-Power Generation. His research interests are in the area of materials joining, materials characterization, and the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, A Prominent Western University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Ohio State University
Springville,
Utah
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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.
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