Automotive Expert Witnesses in Florida

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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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Kevin Charles Breen, PEView profile

ID: 49676

Mr. Kevin Charles Breen, PE

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Florida

Mr. Kevin C Breen has 38 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Automotive Inspection and Manufacturing. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and his MS in Industry Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a Quality...

Automotive Lemon Law & Warranty Breach of Contract Expert WitnessView profile

E-670527

Automotive Lemon Law & Warranty Breach of Contract Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, with expertise in automotive Lemon Law and warranty breach of contract. He holds several certifications, including as a certified service writer, a certified master technician auto and HD truck, and a certified appraiser. He is active in his field as a member of the International Automotive Appraisers...

Les SchlesingerView profile

ID: 6842875

Mr. Les Schlesinger

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Florida

Mr. Les Schlesinger has 34 years of experience in Insurance. He earned his BS in Management from the A. B. Freeman School of Business. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Coast National Insurance Company, Bristol West Insurance Group, and Public Access Insurance. Currently, this expert is the President/CEO of Drive Safe General Agency and ClaimRide.

Automobile Investigation & Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

E-035749

Automobile Investigation & Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert specializes in accident reconstruction. Receiving his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida, he has completed several training courses and certifications in safety and accident consultation. He is is a licensed professional engineer and is recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) and is a Walkway...

Erik LackView profile

ID: 14386

Mr. Erik Lack

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Florida

This expert earned his BBA at New England College before moving to Florida to work for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Entering as a Management Trainee, he served for several years as a Manager before becoming an Area Rental Manager, a post he held for 15 years. He currently serves as a District Manager for a human capital management firm in Florida.

Fuel Delivery Systems Expert WitnessView profile

E-092139

Fuel Delivery Systems Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified mechanical engineer has 30+ years of experience in the design and sale of fuel delivery solutions, including background in the automotive, powersport, and military sectors. He earned his B.S in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and also has an M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan University. The expert spent 11 years working for TI...

Jeffery BaileyView profile

ID: 36654

Mr. Jeffery Bailey

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Florida

This highly qualified transportation expert has almost 50 years of experience with the commercial trucking industry. He earned an AA from the University of South Florida and is a licensed commercial driver. Formerly, he has served as an assistant terminal manager for Calzona Tankways and the owner-operator of a common carrier refrigerated trucking company. He then went on to become a safety...

Automotive Fixed Operations Expert WitnessView profile

E-496003

Automotive Fixed Operations Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, with extensive experience in dealership operations for both domestic and import franchises. He is a certified management consultant and a certified "Train the Trainer" through Saturn's Outside Services and Consulting. He began his career at Joe Coker Pontiac-GMC holding a variety of positions, including...

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Harry RochaView profile

ID: 38620

Mr. Harry Rocha

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Florida

This expert has over half a decade of experience in the field of mechanical engineering. He received his BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, he worked as a quality manager and mechanical engineer at Ci-Esse, a manufacturing start-up company and then was an independent contractor working as a mechanical engineer, specializing in robotics and...

Automobile, Motorcycle, Watercraft, and Light Aircraft Appraisal Expert WitnessView profile

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Automobile, Motorcycle, Watercraft, and Light Aircraft Appraisal Expert Witness

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Florida

This well-qualified expert received his BS in hospitality management from Nova SouthEastern University and his MBA from Barry University. He is a member of the American Society of Appraisers, Antique Automobile Club of America, Sports Car Club of America, and Veteran Motor Car Club of America. He has been involved in the collector car and restoration hobby for over 50 years and has formerly...

Keith MizeView profile

ID: 42883

Mr. Keith Mize

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Florida

This expert has extensive experience in auto dealership financing and management. He received his BA from Valdosta State University and has spent his career in the automotive industry. Formerly this expert has served as the finance manager at Mike Patton Auto Group, the finance director at Cass Burch Automotive, and as the general sales manager at Cass Burch Automotive. In these roles, he worked...

The Average Automotive Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

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    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $350

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

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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