Railroad Expert Witnesses in Alabama
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Mr. Lane VanIngen
Alabama
Mr. Lane S. VanIngen has 35 years of experience in Transportation Compliance and earned his BS in Accounting from Bob Jones University. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Level Special Agent and Inspector for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He currently serves as the President of TranSafety Services, Inc., TSS Consortium and Testing Services, Inc., and Transportation...
Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Alabama
This expert holds a BSCE from the University of South Alabama, and is a licensed professional civil engineer in dozens of states. She is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, and sits on the advisory board for the University of South Alabama Department of Civil Engineering. This expert has been in the civil engineering and design field for the last 23...
The Average Railroad Expert Witness
Charges $317 / Hour
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Review Fee
$275Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$325Fee info
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Court Fee
$350Fee info
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Railroad Expert Witness FAQs
A railroad expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving rail transportation. They can offer insights on safety regulations, train operations, track maintenance, and accident analysis.
Railroad expert witnesses often handle cases related to train accidents, derailments, crossing incidents, signal malfunctions, and disputes over railway property or contracts.
In personal injury cases, a railroad expert can analyze accident reports, inspect equipment, evaluate safety protocols, and provide testimony on whether negligence occurred.
Yes, some experts specialize in areas like locomotive engineering, track design, signal systems, freight operations, or railway labor laws.
Understanding FRA regulations is crucial as they set the standards for railroad safety. An expert with this knowledge can determine if any violations contributed to an incident.
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