Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert Witness
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...
The Average Materials Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour
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Review Fee
$325Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$375Fee info
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Court Fee
$400Fee info
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Materials Engineering Expert Witness FAQs
A materials engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the properties, behaviors, and uses of different materials. They can offer insights on failure analysis, product liability, and material defects.
These experts can handle a wide range of cases including construction disputes, patent infringement, product liability, personal injury, and industrial accidents involving material failures.
Yes, subspecialties include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. The specific expertise needed will depend on the nature of the case.
In product liability cases, they can analyze whether a material defect or improper use of materials contributed to the failure of a product leading to injury or damage.
They can provide crucial insights into whether a patented material or process has been used without permission by examining the technical aspects of the disputed product.
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