Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses in California
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Bridge Construction Expert Witness
California
This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of bridge design and construction. He earned his BS at the Portuguese Military Academy, and a Graduate Engineering Diploma and MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). He is certified as a Professional Civil Engineer, as an Expert Analyst in Finite Elements Methods, and as an Advanced...
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Civil Engineering, Land Surveying & Storm water Compliance Expert Witness
California
This expert is licensed as a Civil Engineer and a Land Surveyor in both California and Arizona, and he has worked throughout Southern California. Having earned his degrees in engineering and business from California State University at Northridge, he previously served as the Director of Engineering and Surveying at multiple engineering firms, including the Haaland Group and Crosby Mead Benton. A...
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Civil Engineering Safety Expert Witness
California
This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of...
The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour
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Review Fee
$275Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$350Fee info
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Court Fee
$375Fee info
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Civil Engineering Expert Witness FAQs
A civil engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving construction, infrastructure, and design. They can offer insights on standards, safety protocols, and potential causes of structural failures.
These experts often handle cases related to construction defects, structural failures, property damage, personal injury due to faulty infrastructure, and disputes over design or construction contracts.
They can analyze blueprints, site plans, and other documents to identify any deviations from accepted practices or codes that may have led to the defect.
Yes, there are many subspecialties including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources engineering.
A geotechnical engineer can provide crucial insights in cases involving soil stability issues, landslides, sinkholes or foundation failures which could be pivotal in determining liability.
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