Railroad Expert Witnesses in Missouri
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Average Railroad Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$325/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
Railroad Experts in Missouri
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Review Fee $400/hrDeposition Fee $500/hrCourt Fee $500/hrThis qualified expert has over a decade of experience in his field. He received his BS in business administration with a concentration in management from Southwest Baptist University. He has held a multitude of roles in the railroad industry, including terminal trainmaster, director of administration, terminal manager and most recently superintendent of operations. This expert lead a team of over 300 train, yard, and engine employees to multiple extended human factor incident and injury free streaks. He is currently the ranch manager of a family-owned ranch in Missouri and consultant on railroad operations.
Ranch Manager, A livestock ranch in MO
Bachelor of Science (BS), Southwest Baptist University
Lockwood,
Missouri
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Railroad & Rapid Transit Accident Expert Witness
Review Fee $200/hrDeposition Fee $300/hrCourt Fee $300/hrExpert in rapid transit accident investigation, particularly rolling equipment and motive power, event recordings, track, operations, train handling, and human performance. He retired from the National Transportation Safety Board after 22 years as an investigator-in-charge in which time he participated in 57 major accident investigations, 32 field accident investigations, 10 public hearings, 16 depositions, and 6 special studies. He wrote 11 major accident reports, 8 field accident reports, and personally conducted 10 sworn depositions. He was responsible for over 157 adopted NTSB safety recommendations in all facets of rail transportation. He previously worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a mechanical department manager. After his NTSB retirement, he became Assistant Vice President of Operations, Planning and Analysis for Rail Sciences Inc. As the son of a now 96-year old retired locomotive engineer who had 42 years of service, he grew up in a railroad family and became fascinated with trains and the rail industry, particularly safety.
President, A private rail consulting firm in NE
Bachelor of Science (BS), United States Military Academy
Omaha,
Nebraska
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What Can a Railroad Expert Witness Opine On?
Track Inspection
Examine tracks for safety and maintenance.
Signal Installation
Set up signals for train operations.
Train Operations
Manage the movement of trains on tracks.
Maintenance of Way
Perform upkeep on track infrastructure.
Freight Loading
Load cargo onto freight cars securely.
Safety Training
Educate staff on safety protocols.
FAQs for Railroad Expert Witnesses
What is a railroad expert witness?
A railroad expert witness is a rail industry professional who explains standards, safety, and operations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing accidents, clarifying technical issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases can a railroad expert witness opine on?
A railroad expert witness opines on train accidents, grade crossing collisions, track defects, signal failures, FRA compliance, operations, maintenance, and railroad worker injury cases.
How can a railroad expert witness assist with FRA regulatory compliance analysis?
A railroad expert witness can interpret FRA regulations, assess railroad operations for compliance, identify violations, and provide clear, defensible regulatory compliance analysis in court.
What specific experience should a railroad expert witness have in train operations?
A railroad expert witness in train operations should have hands-on experience in train handling, dispatching, safety protocols, signaling systems, and federal railroad regulations.
How does a railroad expert witness evaluate railroad safety management practices?
A railroad expert witness evaluates railroad safety management practices by reviewing policies, training, incident data, inspections, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
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