Automotive Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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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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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.

Vehicle Automated Systems & Technology Expert WitnessView profile

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Vehicle Automated Systems & Technology Expert Witness

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Illinois

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Ohio

This engineering expert has over 30 years of experience in the field. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering and his Master of Engineering Science in Ireland before coming to the United States while working for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, where he designed electronic hardware and system software for air braked truck / trailer ABS and traction control systems. He then worked on ABS and...

Dr. John Earl Myers, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 521463

Dr. John Myers, PhD, PE

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Illinois

Dr. John Myers has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, his MS in Mechanical Engineering, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Today, this expert is a Licensed Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as an Emissions...

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...

The Average Automotive Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

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

  • Review Fee

    $300

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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.

  • 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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