Automotive Expert Witnesses in California

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Automotive expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including vehicle engineering, automotive safety, mechanical engineering, traffic accident reconstruction, and automotive repair. Some of the most common specialties among automotive expert witnesses also include vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, automotive electronics, brake systems, and tire failure analysis. They have provided opinions on the effects of vehicle design flaws, faulty repairs, traffic accidents, product liability issues, and driver behavior.

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Average Automotive Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$350/hr

Deposition Fee

$350/hr

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Automotive Experts in California

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Review Fee $295/hr
Deposition Fee $295/hr
Court Fee $295/hr

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. He has 100 publications and presentations in the field of forensic automotive engineering and is currently the owner of an Accident Reconstruction firm.

Mechanical Engineer, A Private Consulting Group in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara,

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr

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, Riverside, Ventura, Kern, Alameda and San Bernardino Counties, Alaska, Iowa, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Texas. He has thirty-five years of Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Automobile and Motorcycle Product Defect, Forensic and Occupant Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Automotive Safety, Vehicle Design, Development, Manufacturing, Test Engineering and Patent Infringement analysis. This expert has extensive experience and knowledge of product defects in the following areas: Automobile, Truck, Motorcycle, Jet Ski, ATV, Snow Mobile, Golf Cart, Big Rig Truck cases: Involving airbags, seatbelts, seats, fuel system fires, transmission part-to-reverse, unintended acceleration, brakes, tires, axle failures, roof crush, side impact, roll propensity, vehicle handling dynamics, suspension and chassis, design and manufacturing defects.

CEO, Major Accident Reconstruction Firm

Graduate Studies, University of Michigan

Laguna Niguel,

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

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 litigation context of electronics.

Consultant, A private business and product manufacturing consultancy in CA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Northeastern University

Malibu,

California

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Review Fee $200/hr

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 Injury. He has served on the Expert Panel for Los Angeles County Superior Court, criminal prosecution and defense. He was formerly a Senior Associate Staff Instructor for the Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation, and Transportation Safety Institute for approximately ten years. He has also had technical training in low-speed collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents.

Supervising Collision Cause Analyst, An accident investigation firm in CA

Oxnard,

California

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Review Fee $260/hr
Deposition Fee $360/hr
Court Fee $360/hr

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 Auto Appraisers. He is currently a Forensics and Product Consultant for a Private Consulting Firm.

Forensics and Product Consultant, Private Consulting Firm

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Ohio State University

La Quinta,

California

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Review Fee $375/hr
Deposition Fee $375/hr
Court Fee $375/hr

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.

Owner, An auto repair shop in CA

Associate in Arts (AA), San Jose City College

Fresno,

California

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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 is a lead industrial designer at a CA car design consulting studio

Lead Industrial Designer, A CA car design consulting studio

Bachelor of Arts (BA), California State University

California

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FAQs for Automotive Expert Witnesses

What is the role of an automotive expert witness in a legal case?

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.

What types of cases does an automotive expert witness typically handle?

Automotive expert witnesses often handle cases related to vehicle accidents, defective parts, faulty repairs, patent disputes, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

How can an automotive expert witness assist in a product liability case?

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.

Are there subspecialties within the field of automotive expertise?

Yes, there are many subspecialties including but not limited to crash reconstruction, vehicle engineering, auto repair fraud, tire failure analysis, and automotive electronics.

Why might I need an automotive electronics specialist as my expert witness?

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Automotive expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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