Automotive Expert Witnesses in California
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Dr. Peter Mark Lillo, CFEI, CVFI, PE, PhD
California
Dr. Peter M. Lillo has over 20 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his AS in Automotive Chassis Systems, Automotive Engine Performance, and Automotive Engine Machining and service from De Anza College, his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan....
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Vehicle Collision Reconstruction Expert Witness
California
This expert has over 32 years as an Accident Reconstructionist and Forensic Engineer, and is ACTAR Accredited. He is a certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) technician, operator and data analyst. He is a former Chair of the Engineering Sciences section and Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a member of 5 additional forensic groups including CAARS, NAPARS, SAE, SATAI and SOAR....
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Mr. Matthew John Szymanski
California
Mr. Matthew J. Szymanski has over 16 years of experience in Automotive Engineering. He earned his Diploma in Automotive Technology from Universal Technical Institute. Formerly, this expert served as a Technician at Al's Performance, and as an Automotive Technician at Consult-A-Tech Automotive Specialist. Currently, this expert serves as a Technician at Vehicle Technical Consultants, Inc. and a...
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Automotive Safety Expert Witness
California
This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange,...
Dr. Jeffrey Vahan Dagdigian, PhD
California
Dr. Jeffrey Vahan Dagdagian has over 33 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS in Biology and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southern California. Formerly, this expert served as a Regional Manager and the Senior Vice President of West Coast Operations at McLaren-Hart, Inc., and as an Instructor of Environmental Management at the University of California,...
Automotic and Electronic Manufacturing & Design Expert Witness
California
This expert is a multi-disciplined inventor with dozens of patents and applications, and a seasoned business creator with 23 years of experience in various areas of Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Electronic Product Design. In 1991, he established a design, manufacturing and distribution facility for his dozens of inventions. He is currently a consultant working primarily in the...
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Dr. Benjamin James Ewers III, PE, PhD
California
Dr. Benjamin J. Ewers III has 21 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MS in Applied Mechanics at Michigan State University. He also earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics from Michigan State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of...
Accident Cause Analyst & Private Investigator Expert Witness
California
This expert is a Licensed Private Investigator, and he has participated in SIU investigations of fraudulent injury and auto theft claims as well as auto repair fraud. He has many years of field and courtroom experience. In addition, he has been authorized by the California Bar Association to provide continuing Legal Education in the fields of Collision Reconstruction and the Bio-mechanics of...
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Dr. Eric Jason Rossetter, MS, PE, PhD
California
Dr. Eric J. Rossetter has 18 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Davis, and then both his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Today, he is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Engineer in the Vehicle...
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Automobile Expert Witness
California
This qualified expert of Industrial Technology obtained his BS and MA in Industrial Technology at Kent State University and his PhD in Industrial Technology at the Ohio State University. He is certified in Life Credential in Driver & Traffic Safety Education and is a Licensed Private Investigator. He is a member of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and the American Society of Certified...
Mr. Edward Carl Fatzinger Jr, MS, PE
California
Mr. Edward C. Fatzinger Jr. has 32 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and his MS in Aerospace Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and a licensed...
Automotive Garage Standards Expert Witness
California
This automobile repair expert has been in the industry for over 45 years. He worked for 15 years at an auto tool company called Snap on Tools Corp and purchased his own automobile repair shop in 1989. He has worked with many attorneys in California and just finished a review of a case where BMW settled pre-trial.
Dr. Kenneth Alvin Solomon, PE, PhD
California
Dr. Kenneth Solomon has 49 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los...
Automotive Industry Expert Witness
California
This highly qualified automotive industry expert has over 20 years of professional experience. He earned his BA in industrial design from California State University. Formerly, he has served as a chief wheel designer at Superior Industries International, a chief wheel stylist at Superior Industries, owner at Kaucher Designwerks, and as a freelance wheel designer at America Racing. Currently, he...
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Mr. Neil Eugene Hannemann, BSME
California
Mr. Neil E. Hannemann has 41 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering. He earned his BSME in Automotive Engineering from Kettering University. Formerly, he served as the Executive Director at McLaren Automotive and as a Senior Vice President at Aptera Motors Inc. He was also a Principal Engineer at Barr Group. Currently, he serves as a Consultant at Forensic Automotive Collision...
Mr. Robert Carl Lange
California
Mr. Robert Lange has over 50 years of experience in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as the Executive-In-Charge, Engineering Director, and Executive Director Vehicle Structure and Safety Integration at General Motors Corporation. Currently, this expert is a Principal and Senior...
Dr. Elizabeth Holly Raphael, FACEP, MD
California
Dr. Elizabeth H. Raphael has 29 years of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine and Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Today, she is board certified in Emergency Medicine. Formerly, she held roles as an...
Dr. Kenneth John Saczalski, PhD
California
Dr. Kenneth J. Saczalski has over 60 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics. He earned his BSME from the University of Miami, his MS in Aerospace Sciences from the University of Rochester, and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as a Composite Material Failure Analysis Consultant at United Technology and as a Staff Scientist at...
Mr. William Matteoni
California
This highly qualified expert has over a decade of experience in rental car operations at both the corporate level and local market agencies level. He obtained his BS in psychology from the University of Florence in Italy. Upon his graduation, he held a number of management roles in different industries across the globe, before settling in the United States and beginning his career in the rental...
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Mr. Glynn Kerr
California
This expert has nearly 40 years of experience in motorcycle design. He completed his BA in industrial design and transportation with honors from Coventry University. He started his career as a designer at TVR sports cars and BMW. He has also served as a chief designer at Global Design, a design manager at Ogle Design, and the director of Motovisions. Currently, he is an independent motorcycle...
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Mr. Dean Stair
California
This expert has over 15 years of experience in automobile repossession. He is a licensed repossession agency qualified manager under the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. He has previously served as a partner at Golden Eagle Recovery before starting his own repossession agency called Always Towing Inc. He then started a new agency called A&D Adjusters Inc and serves as the president...
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The Average Automotive Expert Witness
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Automotive Expert Witness FAQs
An automotive expert witness provides specialized knowledge in vehicle mechanics, safety standards, and industry regulations. They can offer critical insights and testimony in cases involving car accidents, product liability, or mechanical failures.
Automotive expert witnesses often handle cases related to vehicle accidents, defective parts, faulty repairs, patent disputes, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
In a product liability case, an automotive expert can analyze the design, manufacturing process, and potential defects of a vehicle component to determine if it contributed to an accident or injury.
Yes, there are many subspecialties including but not limited to crash reconstruction, vehicle engineering, auto repair fraud, tire failure analysis, and automotive electronics.
An automotive electronics specialist can provide crucial evidence in cases involving electronic system failures that may have led to accidents or malfunctions. They understand complex systems like GPS, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems.
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