Explosives Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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Explosives expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including mining, construction, military operations, pyrotechnics, and forensic science. Some of the most common specialties among explosives expert witnesses include bomb disposal, fire investigations, blast analysis, explosive safety, and demolition. They have provided opinions on the effects of improper storage of explosives, faulty detonation devices, accidents related to blasting operations, terrorist bombings, and fireworks mishaps.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expert WitnessView profile

E-154167

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert served in the US Navy as an explosive ordnance disposal technician, retiring after 15 years as a platoon chief. He has been deployed multiple times to the Horn of Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and has extensive experience with weapon technical intelligence and counter-IED analysis. Since 2011, he has been working for JIDO contractors. In his current role, he is the primary adviser to...

Explosives and Pyrotechnics Expert WitnessView profile

E-588572

Explosives and Pyrotechnics Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has nearly 40 years of experience in explosive devices, bombs, pyrotechnics, hazardous devices, and post-blast investigations. He earned his BS from Capella University and is certified as an international post blast investigator. Currently, he is a member of various professional organizations such as the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and the...

The Average Explosives Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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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

    $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.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    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.

Explosives Expert Witness FAQs

An explosives expert witness provides specialized knowledge on explosives, their handling, and effects. They can testify on matters like blast patterns, detonation processes, safety protocols, and more.

Cases involving industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, mining incidents, or any situation where explosives were used or mishandled may require the insights of an explosives expert witness.

Yes. If a case involves faulty explosive devices or improper labeling that led to injury or damage, an explosives expert can provide crucial testimony about industry standards and practices.

Yes. Some experts specialize in areas like pyrotechnics, military-grade explosives, mining operations, demolition activities, or forensic analysis of explosive residues.

In criminal cases involving explosives, these experts can analyze evidence, reconstruct the incident scene, and potentially challenge the prosecution's theories about how the event occurred.

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