Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Mechanical engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and product design. Some of the most common specialties for mechanical engineering expert witnesses also include biomechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and robotics. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, mechanical failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and safety standards.

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Dr. Ruston McClellan Hunt, PhDView profile

ID: 6934611

Dr. Ruston Hunt, PhD

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Georgia

Dr. Ruston M. Hunt has 44 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Industrial Engineering and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, this expert served as the Associate Vice President for Research, as the Assistant Dean of Engineering, and as an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Industrial...

Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes...

Mr. Thomas H. Vadnais, PEView profile

ID: 703089

Mr. Thomas Vadnais, PE

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Georgia

Mr. Thomas H. Vadnais has 46 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Photography, and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. This expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Georgia. Formerly, this expert served as an Advanced Tire Development Engineer at BFGoodrich Tires, Inc. and as a Consulting Engineer at...

Steam Water Hammer Investigation & Training Expert WitnessView profile

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Steam Water Hammer Investigation & Training Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert has more than 30 years experience investigating water heater, valving, piping, and injuries related to steam and water pressure. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees in Physics from Georgia Tech and is highly regarded in his field. He is currently the Principal of a mechanical engineering firm that investigates industrial steam accidents, provides consulting to operators of...

Mr. Michael Dickinson, PE, MSMEView profile

ID: 88590

Mr. Michael Dickinson, PE, MSME

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Georgia

Mr. Michael Dickinson has 42 years of experience in Accidents and Safety, specializing in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Physical Sciences from Stanford University and his MSME from the University of Washington. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Engineer at SRI...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-022903

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert is a registered professional mechanical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in thermodynamics and testing. He earned his Masters and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has held a number of engineering positions and is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering focusing on thermodynamics at a technical university in the Atlanta area....

The Average Mechanical 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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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • 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.

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A mechanical engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving machinery, automotive systems, HVAC, and other mechanical devices. They can offer insights on design, manufacturing, maintenance, and failure analysis.

Cases that often require a mechanical engineering expert include product liability suits, patent disputes, industrial accidents, vehicle collisions, and construction defects.

Yes. Mechanical engineering experts can analyze patents and technical documents to determine if there has been an infringement or violation of proprietary technology.

Yes. Subspecialties can include automotive engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, robotics, and more. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

In product liability cases, these experts can evaluate design flaws, manufacturing defects or improper usage instructions that may have led to injury or damage.

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