Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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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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Mr. John August Desch, PEView profile

ID: 125042

Mr. John Desch, PE

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New Jersey

Mr. John A. Desch has 47 years of experience in the fields of Civil and Traffic Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of New Jersey, New York, and...

Event Data Recorder and Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

E-016248

Event Data Recorder and Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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Florida

This EDR expert is a principal at a vehicular accident reconstruction consultancy. He retired from law enforcement after a twenty-five year career, during which time he investigated over 2500 motor vehicle collisions. Fourteen of those years he served with the Bergen County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. This expert earned a degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum...

Mr. Kevin Sean TullyView profile

ID: 150898

Mr. Kevin Tully

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New Jersey

Mr. Kevin S. Tully has 26 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. Formerly, this expert served as a Product Compliance Engineer at...

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert WitnessView profile

E-008322

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This supremely qualified Expert of Mechanical Engineering and biomechanics obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer and a Licensed Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow and member of the American Society of Mechanical and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He has 175+ Publications on Mechanical Engineering and...

Mr. Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, MBAView profile

ID: 6278852

Mr. Thomas Cocchiola, PE, CSP, MBA

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New Jersey

Mr. Thomas J. Cocchiola has over 51 years of experience in Engineering. He earned his BE in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and his MBA in Economics and Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Formerly, this expert served as the Principal Associate at Pathfinder, Inc., and...

Mr. Terrence James Fearon, PEView profile

ID: 6287993

Mr. Terrence Fearon, PE

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New Jersey

Mr. Terrence J. Fearon has over 18 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and is a Forensic Engineering Expert. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers College of Engineering. Today, this expert is ICC certified as a Residential Electrical Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, and Electrical Inspector. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the...

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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    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

    $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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