Biomechanical Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Biomechanical expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including accident reconstruction, sports injuries, product liability, personal injury, and workplace safety. Some of the most common specialties among biomechanical expert witnesses include orthopedic biomechanics, forensic biomechanics, human factors, ergonomics, and biomedical engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall accidents, medical device failures, occupational hazards, and athletic equipment design.

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This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and biomedical engineering consulting firm.

Senior Forensic Consultant, Private Practice

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California at Berkeley

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has coached gymnastics from beginner level through international level since 1969.

Adjunct Faculty, A University in PA

Master of Education (MEd), Temple University

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $595/hr

This expert earned his PhD in mechanical engineering/aeronautical sciences from the University of California Berkeley and has authored numerous publications in the mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering space. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and has held numerous professorships relating to multiple facets of engineering. He is the former co-director of the DOT program for motor vehicle trauma at the UCLA schools of engineering and medicine. Currently, this expert is a senior forensic consultant focusing on biomechanics and biomedical engineering.

Senior Forensic Consultant, A private consulting firm

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Berkeley

Cranberry Township,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert earned his BS at Duke University, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has received $268,003 in funded support, and has been involved in the writing of 10 grant proposals for research in his field. He has authored 12 publications, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an active member of both the Orthopaedic Research Society, as well as the American Society for Engineering Educators. He currently serves as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at a university in New Jersey.

Associate Professor, A College in NJ

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Virginia

Morrisville,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $180/hr
Deposition Fee $180/hr
Court Fee $180/hr

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. He earned an MS in mechanical engineering at the University of Palermo in Italy, an MS in biomedical engineering from Imperial College London, and his PhD in biomechanics and tissue engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in tissue engineering, biomechanics, and biomaterials at the University of Palermo. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers, and the Society for Biomaterials. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous publications and spoken as an invited speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career. He also currently holds 13 patents. He has previously served as an R&D engineer in the biomedical robotics and EMC department at the University Campus Biomedico Rome, a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for the Italian Ministry for Economic Development and Livanova, a post-doctoral researcher in tissue engineering and biomechanics at the University of Pittsburgh, and a research associate in tissue engineering at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a research assistant professor of surgery and bioengineering at a distinguished university in Pennsylvania, as well as a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for a university-affiliated startup.

Research Assistant Professor, A distinguished university in PA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania

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FAQs for Biomechanical Expert Witnesses

What is a biomechanical expert witness?

A biomechanical expert witness applies principles of mechanics to the study of biological systems, often in personal injury or product liability cases. They analyze how forces caused injuries.

In what types of cases can a biomechanical expert witness be beneficial?

Biomechanical experts are crucial in cases involving vehicle accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, workplace incidents, and any case where bodily injury is involved.

What subspecialties exist within the field of biomechanics that an expert witness might focus on?

Subspecialties include orthopedic biomechanics, sports biomechanics, forensic biomechanics, and occupational biomechanics. Each focuses on different aspects of human movement and injury.

How can a biomechanical expert witness help in a car accident case?

A biomechanical expert can reconstruct the accident to determine the forces involved, helping to establish if and how the accident caused specific injuries claimed by parties.

Why is it important for a biomechanical expert witness to have a strong understanding of human anatomy?

Understanding human anatomy allows the expert to accurately assess how an incident could have resulted in specific injuries. This knowledge is key in establishing causation.

How does Expert Institute select its Biomechanical expert witnesses?

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