Product Liability Expert Witnesses

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Product liability expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, engineering, safety compliance, and consumer product safety. Some of the most common product liability expert witness specialties also include automotive defects, pharmaceutical liability, food safety, toy safety, and industrial equipment malfunction. They can opine on the effects of design flaws, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings or instructions, breach of warranty, and negligence.

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Human Factors  Ergonomics and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Ergonomics and Engineering Expert Witness

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Colorado

This is a highly qualified expert who is capable of reviewing the case at hand. He is highly published and has considerable professional and academic experience in the field of ergonomics and engineering, making him capable of commenting on the potential for negligence on the part of the defendant in this case. The areas in which he has consulted with attorneys may be broadly characterized as...

Fitness Products Expert WitnessView profile

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Fitness Products Expert Witness

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California

This expert works as the vice president of engineering for a large fitness corporation. He has worked in the industry for over over thirty years, is familiar with industry trends, and is familiar with the history of numerous fitness products. He holds multiple patents for highly used fitness equipment and has published multiple articles on product safety/warning labels. He is chairman of the...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at a top university in Florida, where she leads the Human Factors Research Team. She has published more than 80 technical papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings in the human factors space. He research focus includes ergonomics and human factors. and...

Human Factors Psychologist & Consumer product Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Psychologist & Consumer product Safety Expert Witness

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Maryland

This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating...

Microwaves Expert WitnessView profile

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Microwaves Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has a extremely strong background in the chemistry, physics, and design of microwaves. He has over 55 years experience at nearly ever stage of the development life cycle of microwave ovens, as well as industrial microwave processing systems, from research, development and design to product testing. He has held several extremely prestigious microwave related positions including serving...

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Cycling & Sporting Goods Expert WitnessView profile

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Cycling & Sporting Goods Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This expert has been in the cycling and sporting goods industry for over 19 years. A former Product Manager/Buyer with Performance Bike, Inc., he was a key component of designing, developing, sourcing, pricing, and marketing their highly successful private-label line of cycling and multi-use apparel and accessories. As a Senior Line Product Manager with Cycling Sports Group, he managed the entire...

HVAC &Plumbing Expert WitnessView profile

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HVAC &Plumbing Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 40 years of field experience as a plumber and HVAC contractor. He has installed, managed, and consulted for various projects. He is familiar with construction defects, claims, personal injury, costs, and product liability. He currently serves as Principal for a consulting firm dealing with plumbing, heating, HVAC, and Asbestos exposure mechanical systems.

Human Factors & Ergonomics Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors & Ergonomics Expert Witness

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Texas

This qualified expert obtained her BS in Psychology and her MS in Applied Psychology/Human Factors Engineering from Clemson University and her MBA from Northeastern. She is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. She is currently a CEO at a Private Consulting Firm and a Director on the Board for Certification in Professional...

Human Factors & Warning Labels Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors & Warning Labels Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This human factors and ergonomics expert has 20+ years of experience analyzing human performance and behavior. He specializes in warnings and risk perception, product safety, vehicle collisions, pedestrian falls, and related areas. The expert earned his Master's and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Ergonomics from North Carolina State University. He is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is...

Paper Shredder Industry Regulation Expert WitnessView profile

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Paper Shredder Industry Regulation Expert Witness

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Florida

This industry veteran has held senior management positions in the global shredder industry for over 13 years. From 2003 until 2010, he was a Senior Vice President at Comet Group China, where he sold office products including shredders to mass market and big box retailers. He later served as the Vice President of Ofitech, a China-based paper shredder and laminator manufacturers. He then served as...

Failure Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Failure Analysis Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This expert engineer in mechanical design, engineering simulations, and failure analysis obtained his BSME from Louisiana State University. He is a certified Professional and Forensic Engineer and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has 30+ Publications and is currently an...

Product Formulation Patent Infringement Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Formulation Patent Infringement Expert Witness

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New York

This well-credentialed expert earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from Columbia University, an M.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Iowa. He has extensive experience in cosmetics development, including positions at Johnson & Johnson, Avon Products, and DeLaire Inc. From 1993 until 2001, the expert was the Senior Director of Research...

Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering Expert Witness

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Rhode Island

This expert earned his BS at Lehigh University in Mechanical Engineering. He then went on to complete his MBA at Worcester Polytechnic Institution. Formerly this expert served as a National Grooved Product Manager at Anvil International Headquarters. Currently, he is the Director of Product Engineering at a Private Company based in MA. Specializing in HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, and process...

Expert Witness for Toys Expert WitnessView profile

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Expert Witness for Toys Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a renowned authority on the toy industry and the CEO of a global toy consultancy and resource for toy industry analysis and strategies. Additionally, he is the publisher of a toy industry newsletter, gaining him access to the most notable individuals in the toy and children's media industries. He has appeared as a commentator on ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, Newsweek...

Electronics and Wireless Communications  Expert WitnessView profile

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Electronics and Wireless Communications Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has over 25 years in electrical engineering and product development. He gained his MS and PhD in electrical engineering and systems from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute, he transitioned to industry and spent 13 years at Motorola Mobility developing wireless products. He ended his...

Product Design  Engineering  Vehicle Design Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Design Engineering Vehicle Design Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is...

Financial Planning and Product Brokerage Expert WitnessView profile

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Financial Planning and Product Brokerage Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly qualified expert has over 32 years of experience in intangibles consultative sales and client-facing compliance. He earned his BA in economics from the Virginia Military Institute and his MBA from the College of William & Mary. He is a certified financial planner and business intermediary as well as a chartered life underwriter and financial consultant. This expert formerly served as...

Products Liability and Firearms Expert WitnessView profile

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Products Liability and Firearms Expert Witness

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Arizona

This qualified expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Detroit Institute of Technology, his MBA from University of Phoenix, and his DBA from Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,the American Gunsmithing Association, and the Society of Automotive Engineers International. Formerly he served in multiple engineering management...

Product Liability & Supply Chain Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Liability & Supply Chain Management Expert Witness

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California

This expert is an established specialist on marketing and global supply chain practices within global impact areas, including the fast moving consumer goods and IT industry. He has held a number of executive and senior management roles, including appointments at Proctor & Gamble and TELUS Communications, Inc. He earned his BS in computer science from the University of Windsor, his MBA from Wayne...

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court Fee

    $400

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Product Liability Expert Witness FAQs

A product liability expert witness is a professional who provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving defective or dangerous products. They can offer insights on manufacturing processes, safety standards, and more.

These experts handle cases involving faulty design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings or instructions, and breach of warranty in various consumer products.

They can analyze the product in question, identify any defects or failures, assess compliance with industry standards, and provide credible testimony to support your case.

Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas like automotive defects, pharmaceuticals, electronics, children's toys, or industrial machinery among others.

An expert with experience in your specific case type will have a deep understanding of the relevant regulations and standards, which can significantly strengthen your legal argument.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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