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Average Materials Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
Review Fee
$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$400/hr
Court Fee
This expert has over 35 years of forensic engineering experience, and he has investigated and worked up more than 100 cases in each area of slip/trip/miss and fall, accident reconstruction and crash analyses, and product failure. He has published papers in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). He has long been active in professional societies and is a past chairman of several. He has been listed in Who's Who in Engineering and Science. He has given expert witness testimony in Federal Courts, State Courts, Local Courts, Arbitration Hearings, and in depositions.
Forensic Engineer, Own firm in continuous practice
Master of Science (MS), University of Minnesota
Brainerd,
Minnesota
This highly qualified hazardous materials transportation expert earned his BS in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Engineering Management, and his PhD from Kennedy Western University. This expert has been involved in the development and implementation of hazardous materials safety regulations for more than 30 years and has been responsible for a broad range of domestic and international hazardous materials safety efforts. He has served as the chairman of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and as the chairman and vice chairman of the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel. This expert spent 18 years in the Department of Transportation/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, and currently serves as the VP of Government Affairs/Consultant for a private hazardous materials shipping solutions firm.
VP of Government Affairs/Consultant, Private hazardous materials shipping solutions firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Kennedy Western University
Chicago,
Illinois
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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What Can a Materials Expert Witness Opine On?
Material Selection
Choosing appropriate materials for projects.
Material Testing
Evaluating materials' properties and performance.
Quality Control
Ensuring materials meet specified standards.
Material Fabrication
Transforming raw materials into usable forms.
Recycling Processes
Converting waste materials into reusable products.
Supply Chain Management
Overseeing material procurement and distribution.
FAQs for Materials Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a materials expert witness?
A materials expert witness is a specialist who explains how metals, plastics, or composites behave in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing failures, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a materials expert witness?
Materials expert witnesses handle product liability, construction defects, corrosion failures, fracture analysis, automotive accidents, industrial equipment failures, and fire or explosion cases.
How can a materials expert witness support defect causation analysis?
A materials expert witness supports defect causation analysis by identifying material failures, linking them to design or manufacturing issues, and explaining how they caused the defect.
Which qualifications should I require from a materials expert witness?
Require a materials expert witness with an advanced materials science degree, relevant industry experience, forensic analysis skills, and prior expert testimony in similar cases.
How does a materials expert witness evaluate material failure mechanisms?
A materials expert witness evaluates material failure mechanisms by analyzing composition, microstructure, loading conditions, service environment, and fracture surfaces using lab and forensic tests.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting materials expert witnesses?
Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.