Engineering Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Engineering expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include forensic engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, fire protection engineering, and software engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of construction defects, product liability, patent infringement, building collapses, and industrial accidents.

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Chemistry Expert WitnessView profile

E-004564

Chemistry Expert Witness

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This highly-qualified expert has nearly 50 years of experience as a chemist. He received his BS in chemistry from the University of Illinois before earning his MS in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in organic chemistry from Loyola University. Throughout his extensive career, he has gained experience in several facets of chemistry, including industrial chemicals,...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Expert Witness

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This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related...

Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert WitnessView profile

E-009353

Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert Witness

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This highly qualified hazardous materials transportation expert earned his BS in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Engineering Management, and his PhD from Kennedy Western University. This expert has been involved in the development and implementation of hazardous materials safety regulations for more than 30 years and has been responsible for a broad range of domestic and international hazardous...

Electrical Engineering & Fire Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering & Fire Analysis Expert Witness

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This expert brings 40+ years of electrical engineering experience to a continuing career in failure analysis and electrical fire investigations. In addition to his professional work for several industrial firms, he has taught these subjects at the Illinois Fire Academy., Wisconsin IAAI.

Biomedical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-054452

Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly qualified expert earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. From 1977 until 2010, he held increasingly senior roles within Baxter Healthcare Corporation, most recently serving as the Technical Director of Applied Science & Technology. He was an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and spent four years at...

Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-078695

Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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This licensed professional structural engineer is one of the most well regarded practitioners and academics in IL. He earned his Masters of Structural Engineering at Bradley University and his PhD in Structural Engineering at the University of Wisconsin. Before entering academia, this expert has substantial hands-on structural engineering experience at firms such as Skidmore Owens & Merrill and...

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Mechanical Design and Safety – bicycles Expert WitnessView profile

E-076636

Mechanical Design and Safety – bicycles Expert Witness

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This expert runs a full-service, comprehensive safety and engineering facility. As a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and safety, his goal is to increase awareness of personal safety issues, while maintaining exacting standards and best practices of the science of personal safety and industrial safety. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the field, including the...

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-084377

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his BS and PhD in metallurgical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed engineer in five states and has over 34 years of engineering experience. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and a founding member of the Failure Analysis Society. He has...

Wireless Headphone Design and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-176642

Wireless Headphone Design and Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has over 20 years of experience in products engineering. He gained his MBA from Roosevelt University and has 26 patents in his name. He has designed in-ear microphones, consumer earphones, and various acoustic instruments. Currently he serves as the vice president of engineering at a design firm.

The Average Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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

  • Review Fee

    $325

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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

    $375

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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

    $400

    Fee info

    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.

Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

An engineering expert witness provides technical knowledge and expertise to help clarify complex engineering issues in a court case. They can analyze evidence, provide testimony, and explain technical concepts.

Engineering expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving product liability, construction defects, patent infringement, industrial accidents, and property damage.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, and forensic engineering. The type of case will determine the required specialty.

In patent infringement cases, an engineering expert can analyze the disputed technology or process, compare it with the patent claims, and provide clear explanations to the court.

An engineering expert can identify design flaws or deviations from building codes in construction defect cases. They can also estimate repair costs and testify on these matters.

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