Fire Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Fire expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fire investigation, fire safety engineering, fire protection, arson investigation, and electrical fires. Some of the most common specialties among fire expert witnesses also include fire cause and origin, fire behavior analysis, fire prevention systems, fire risk assessment, and building code compliance. They can opine on the effects of faulty wiring, improper storage of flammable materials, inadequate fire safety measures, arson-related crimes, and the impact of building design on fire spread.

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ID: 61246

Mr. Peter James Leiss, PE

Pennsylvania

Mr. Peter J. Leiss has 22 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,...

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ID: 25962

Richard Wunderley

Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has worked in fire investigation for almost 15 years. After earning his BS in electrical engineering at Pennsylvania State University, he became an electrical engineer for multiple firms, including the Potomac Electric Power Company and Northwestern REC. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator and a registered professional engineer, and is a member of such...

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The Average Fire Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

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Review Fee
$275
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Deposition Fee
$350
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Court Fee
$350
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Fire Expert Witness FAQs

A fire expert witness provides specialized knowledge about fire causes, prevention, and safety. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct incidents, and provide credible testimony in court.

Fire expert witnesses often work on cases involving arson, fire safety violations, insurance claims, wrongful death suits due to fires, and product liability cases related to fire hazards.

In an arson case, a fire expert can determine the cause and origin of the fire, identify accelerants used, and testify about these findings in court.

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like electrical fires, industrial fires, wildfire investigations, or fire protection engineering.

A certified investigator has undergone rigorous training and testing to prove their expertise. Their certification adds credibility to their analysis and testimony.

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