Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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Civil engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Some of the most common civil engineering expert witness specialties also include water resources engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and materials science and engineering. They can opine on the effects of construction defects, structural failures, traffic accidents, soil erosion and sediment control issues, and flood damage.

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Mr. Michael Simac, PE

North Carolina

Mr. Michael Robert Simac has 55 years of experience in Civil Engineering with expertise in Geotechnical Engineering and Forensic Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri Columbia. Today, this expert holds a Professional Engineer license in 17 states. Formerly, this expert held roles as Regional Sales Engineer at the Tensar Corporation, as the...

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

North Carolina

This expert has over 35 years of experience of experience, specializing in bicycle accident investigation. He is on the ASTM Committee for bicycle standards. Previously President of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he is a Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is a Registered Professional Engineer for ten states and...

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The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

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Review Fee
$275
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Deposition Fee
$350
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Court Fee
$375
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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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