Materials Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert Witness
Illinois
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...
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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 Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour
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Review Fee
$325Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$400Fee info
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Court Fee
$375Fee info
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Materials Expert Witness FAQs
A materials expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge in the field of materials science. They can provide testimony on issues related to the properties, performance, and usage of different materials.
Materials expert witnesses are often needed in product liability cases, construction disputes, patent infringement cases, and any case involving material failure or misuse.
Subspecialties within this field include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. Each focuses on specific types of materials and their applications.
In product liability cases, a materials expert can analyze failed components to determine if improper material selection or manufacturing defects contributed to the failure.
Yes. A materials expert can review patent claims related to specific materials or processes, providing crucial insights into whether there has been an infringement.
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