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Forecasting, Forensic & Applied Meteorology Expert Witness
Review Fee $390/hrDeposition Fee $490/hrThis highly-qualified expert has 10 years of experience as a meteorologist, with a wealth of experience predicting short-term weather hazards including tornadoes, high winds, hail, flooding, and winter storms over all of North America. He earned his BS in atmospheric science from the University of Kansas and has completed a dual-polarization radar training course through the Office of Weather Programs & Projects at the University of Oklahoma, as well as a North American Workshop on Hail & Hailstorms through the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. This expert is a certified consulting meteorologist and is active in his field as a member of the American Meteorological Society and that National Weather Association. He has also given several presentations at meteorology seminars throughout his career. He began his career as a storm warning meteorologist at AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions before serving as the lead storm warning meteorologist and then the senior storm warning meteorologist. Throughout his career, he has also provided expert weather consultation to many Fortune 500 companies during major weather events, including severe thunderstorm and tornado situations and major hurricanes. Currently, this expert serves as an expert senior forensic meteorologist for a commercial weather service for businesses.
Director, A Commercial Weather Service for Businesses in KS
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Kansas
Wichita,
Kansas
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What Can a Weather Expert Witness Opine On?
Weather Forecasting
Predicting future weather conditions.
Climate Modeling
Simulating climate systems over time.
Severe Weather Alerts
Issuing warnings for dangerous weather.
Meteorological Data Collection
Gathering data from various sources.
Atmospheric Analysis
Studying atmospheric conditions and patterns.
Weather Instrument Calibration
Ensuring accuracy of weather instruments.
FAQs for Weather Expert Witnesses
What is a weather expert witness?
A weather expert witness is a meteorology professional who analyzes weather conditions and their impact in legal cases. They assist by reviewing weather records, preparing reports, testifying, and clarifying complex weather issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a weather expert witness?
A weather expert witness handles storm damage, slip-and-fall, auto accidents, construction delays, aviation, maritime, insurance disputes, and wrongful death weather-related cases.
How can a weather expert witness help establish precise timelines for alleged incidents?
A weather expert witness analyzes historical weather data and radar records to establish precise timelines that support or challenge alleged incident claims.
What specific credentials should attorneys look for in a weather expert witness?
Attorneys should seek a weather expert witness with a meteorology degree, professional certifications (e.g., CCM), forensic weather experience, and prior courtroom testimony.
How does a weather expert witness evaluate the reliability of historical meteorological data?
A weather expert witness evaluates the reliability of historical meteorological data by cross-checking multiple data sources, instruments, quality controls, and official climate records.
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