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Average Product Liability Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
Review Fee
$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$400/hr
Court Fee
This product design and liability expert has over 50 years of experience in mechanical engineering. He has devoted his entire career to the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices and similar consumer products, developing 5 patents along the way. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic College before obtaining his MBA from California State College. Formerly, he served as an engineer and department manager at California Injection Molding Co., a senior project engineer and the manufacturing engineer manager at McGaw Laboratories, the director of engineering at Hudson Oxygen Therapy Sales Co., and the president at Fallbrook Engineering Inc. Currently, he serves as the president of a consulting engineering services firm in Washington.
Founder & President, An engineering & medical devices consultancy in WA
Master of Business Administration (MBA), California State University, Fullerton
Vancouver,
Washington
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What Can a Product Liability Expert Witness Opine On?
Risk Assessment
Evaluate potential hazards of a product.
Product Testing
Conduct tests for safety and compliance.
Labeling Review
Assess accuracy of product information.
Defect Analysis
Investigate and identify product defects.
Safety Standards Compliance
Ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Recall Management
Manage procedures for product recalls.
FAQs for Product Liability Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a product liability expert witness?
A product liability expert witness is a qualified professional who analyzes defective products and safety standards. They assist by reviewing records, testing evidence, and testifying to clarify complex liability issues.
What types of cases can a product liability expert witness opine on?
A product liability expert witness opines on defective design, manufacturing flaws, failure to warn, consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and automotive defects.
How can a product liability expert witness strengthen defect causation arguments?
A product liability expert witness strengthens defect causation arguments by linking technical design or manufacturing flaws directly to the incident and resulting injuries.
Which product liability expert witness credentials carry the most weight in federal court?
The most respected product liability expert witness credentials in federal court are advanced engineering or medical degrees, relevant licenses, peer‑reviewed research, and prior Daubert‑tested testimony.
How should counsel effectively prepare a product liability expert witness for deposition?
Counsel should prepare a product liability expert witness by reviewing case facts, testing data, opinions, prior testimony, and key documents, and conducting realistic mock depositions.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting product liability expert witnesses?
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