Engineering Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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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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Mr. Derek Lee WatkinsView profile

ID: 134309

Mr. Derek Watkins

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Kentucky

Mr. Derek L. Watkins has 29 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Formerly, he served as a Lead Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Design Manager, and Senior Design Engineer at General Electric, and as the Director of Product Technology Integration at Remington Arms'...

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E-006707

Engineering Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This highly qualified engineer has over 15 years of consumer products engineering experience. He has held many prestigious positions at such companies as Electrolux and General Electric and currently owns and is a lead engineer of a highly successful electronics design firm.

Mr. David GarberView profile

ID: 42522

Mr. David Garber

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Kentucky

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying. He earned his BS and MS in civil engineering from the University of Louisville. He is a licensed professional engineer in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee and is a licensed professional land surveyor in Kentucky. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional organizations...

Mechanical Engineering – Lifts Expert WitnessView profile

E-000844

Mechanical Engineering – Lifts Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This expert has published extensively in magazines, in-house journals, and textbooks. He is a participating member of numerous societies. He has over 40 years personal experience in management, consulting and expert services in the fields of design, manufacturing, testing of hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical lifting and load bearing machines, equipment and devices: industry experience...

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

    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.

  • 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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