Transportation Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Transportation expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including traffic engineering, logistics, public transit, and highway safety. Some of the most common specialties include accident reconstruction, commercial trucking, fleet management, and transportation planning. They can opine on the effects of regulatory compliance, vehicle maintenance, driver behavior, and roadway design on liability and damages.

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Average Transportation Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$275/hr

Review Fee

$300/hr

Deposition Fee

$350/hr

Court Fee

Transportation Experts in Illinois

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee
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    This highly qualified Occupational Medicine expert is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is board certified in Occupational Medicine, following training at Medical College of Wisconsin. He formerly served as a Clinical Instructor for Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin. He is certified as a Medical Review Officer for the Department of Transportation. He holds additional certification from the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He currently serves as Medical Director of a major occupational health clinic.

    Medical Director, Occupational Medicine, A Major Occupational Health Clinic

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Lockport,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert has over 15 years of experience in the passenger transport industry. He began his career with Yellow Cab Company, the oldest and largest taxicab service provider in the US and ultimately served as the President of the organization for 18 years. He is responsible for transforming the Yellow Cab Company from a midsize local operator into the largest fleet in the country. He went on to serve as the President of Midas Auto Service and led 10 franchises before he transitioned to Taxi Medallion Management LLC, where he grew the company to a fleet of over 800 medallions. Currently, he serves as a transportation consultant in Illinois where he provides consulting services to passenger transport organizations and advises on issues related to DOT regulations, hiring, and safety.

    Transportation Consultant, A private consulting firm in IL

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Arizona State University

    Highland Park,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert is the founder and principal of a consultancy for technology and intellectual property investigation in electrical machines, electromagnetic devices, and their applications, particularly in the automotive, aerospace and transportation fields. He holds 49 US patents with 4 more applied for, and authored or co-authored twenty-two papers in referred journals. He is the recipient of ten Best Paper Awards, seven from the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS), and three from the Society of Automotive Engineers. This expert is also past President of the IEEE Industry Applications Society. This expert received a first degree in France from Ecole Suprieure d'Electricit and a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He then joined General Motors Research Laboratories, and, later on, Delphi Research Labs, when Delphi Corporation was spun off from General Motors. At both organizations he conducted research in automotive electro-mechanical systems. This expert has also served a Delphi's Advanced Powertrain Engineering organization as a group manager.

    Owner and President, An Engineering Firm in WI

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Missouri University of Science and Technology

    Fitchburg,

    Wisconsin

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  • Review Fee $360/hr
    Deposition Fee $395/hr
    Court Fee $410/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over fifteen years of experience researching, teaching and consulting in the transportation industry. He earned his Bachelors of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, his MS and PhD in transportation systems and civil engineering from the University of Illinois and The University of Texas at Austin, respectively. This expert is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Transportation Research Board where he also serves on multiple committees. He has been published over 150 times in peer-reviewed journal articles and presented extensively in his field. Formerly he has served as a visiting professor in the department of civil engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and as a visiting distinguished professor at the School of Transportation Engineering at Tongji University. He is currently a full professor for a school of engineering at a major IN research university.

    Professor, A University in IN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Texas at Austin

    Mason,

    Indiana

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What Can a Transportation Expert Witness Opine On?

Route Planning

Designing efficient travel routes.

Vehicle Maintenance

Ensuring vehicles are in good condition.

Logistics Coordination

Managing transportation and delivery schedules.

Cargo Loading

Safely loading goods onto vehicles.

Traffic Management

Directing and controlling road traffic flow.

Safety Inspections

Assessing transportation equipment for safety.

FAQs for Transportation Expert Witnesses

What is a transportation expert witness?

A transportation expert witness is a specialized professional who analyzes traffic, vehicles, and safety in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing accidents, testifying, and clarifying complex transportation issues.

What types of cases can a transportation expert witness provide assistance in?

A transportation expert witness assists in truck, bus, rail, maritime, aviation, roadway design, traffic safety, accident reconstruction, logistics, and regulatory compliance cases.

How can a transportation expert witness strengthen liability arguments?

A transportation expert witness strengthens liability arguments by analyzing crash data, standards, and driver behavior to clearly show how transportation negligence caused the accident.

What qualifications should a transportation expert witness possess?

A transportation expert witness should have advanced industry experience, relevant engineering or safety credentials, specialized certifications, and a proven record of case testimony.

How does a transportation expert witness assess compliance with industry standards?

A transportation expert witness assesses compliance with industry standards by reviewing regulations, operational records, training, and accident data against accepted professional practices.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting transportation expert witnesses?

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