Accident Reconstruction Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Accident reconstruction expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, traffic safety, biomechanics, human factors, and mechanical engineering. Some of the most common specialties among accident reconstruction expert witnesses also include vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle accidents. They have provided opinions on the effects of driver behavior, road conditions, vehicle design flaws, effectiveness of safety equipment, and collision forces.

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Dr. Iwona JasiukView profile

ID: 17521

Dr. Iwona Jasiuk

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert in mechanical engineering and biomechanics has over 30 years of experience. She received her BS in structural engineering and her MS in structural mechanics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her PhD in theoretical and applied mechanics at Northwestern University. In the past, she has served as an assistant professor of metallurgy, mechanics and materials...

Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

E-013122

Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified engineer has 25+ years of industry experience. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Water Ski Association, and American National Standards Institute. This expert teaching experience and serves as a reviewer for...

Mr. Emmanuel Jay Manuel, BSMEView profile

ID: 475533

Mr. Emmanuel Manuel, BSME

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Illinois

Mr. Noel J. Manuel has 9 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and he earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Formerly, this expert served as a Staff Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc. and as a Staff Engineer at J. Eftekhar & Associates. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc.

Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

E-144077

Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert received his AS in Science from Lincoln Trail College and is an Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. He has certifications in Bosch EDR, Level I Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction, and is a Crash Reconstruction Specialist. He is an active member in the Illinois Association of...

Mr. Daniel A. Fittanto, MS, PEView profile

ID: 593394

Mr. Daniel Fittanto, MS, PE

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Illinois

Mr. Daniel A. Fittanto has 30 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in General Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 10 states. Formerly, this expert served as a Consulting Engineer at Ruhl and...

Dr. L Daniel Metz, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 59800

Dr. L Metz, PhD, PE

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Illinois

Dr. L. Daniel Metz has 58 years of experience in Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BSME from the University of Cincinnati, his MSME from the University of Detroit Mercy, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. Formerly, this expert served as a Professor in the Department of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois at...

Dr. Joseph Edward Olberding, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 6081089

Dr. Joseph Olberding, PhD, PE

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Illinois

Dr. Joseph E. Olberding has over 10 years of experience in the field of Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BSE and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Associate and Managing Engineer at Exponent, Inc. and as a...

Mr. Richard G Cannon, PEView profile

ID: 6210857

Mr. Richard Cannon, PE

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Illinois

Mr. Richard G. Cannon has over 40 years of experience in the field of Traffic Engineering. He earned his BS in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also completed another BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct...

Mr. David R Atkins, CWIView profile

ID: 6330505

Mr. David Atkins, CWI

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Illinois

Mr. David R. Atkins has 40 years of experience in Accidents and Safety with expertise in Safety and Industrial Health, Safety and Quality Audits, Welding and Joining, and Non-Destructive and Laboratory Testing. He earned his AAS in Drafting and Design Technology from the College of DuPage, his BS in Drafting and Design Technology and Industrial Technology, and his MS in Engineering Technology and...

Dr. Roch Joseph Shipley, PE, PhD, FASMView profile

ID: 72188

Dr. Roch Shipley, PE, PhD, FASM

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Illinois

Dr. Roch J. Shipley has 40 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 5 states. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Senior Vice-President of ITC Expert Services and as the Director of Engineering Systems Inc. Currently, he serves...

The Average Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Charges $342 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness FAQs

An accident reconstruction expert witness analyzes the details of an accident, recreates the event using scientific methods, and provides objective findings to assist in legal proceedings.

These experts can handle a variety of cases including car accidents, industrial accidents, slip and fall incidents, construction site mishaps, and more.

They can determine factors like speed at impact, braking efficiency, visibility issues, driver reaction times, and adherence to traffic laws which are crucial in such cases.

Yes. Subspecialties may include automotive engineering, biomechanics, human factors, roadway design, vehicle dynamics, and pedestrian accidents among others.

Each type of accident has unique factors. An expert with specific experience will have a deeper understanding of these factors and provide more accurate analysis.

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