Railroad Expert Witnesses in California

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Railroad expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including transportation safety, railroad operations, railway engineering, train accident reconstruction, and rail equipment maintenance. Some of the most common specialties among railroad expert witnesses also include track inspection, signal systems, locomotive mechanics, freight car design, and passenger safety protocols. They have provided opinions on the effects of derailments, crossing accidents, worker injuries, equipment failures, and regulatory compliance issues.

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Average Railroad Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$275/hr

Review Fee

$325/hr

Deposition Fee

$350/hr

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Railroad Experts in California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $325/hr
Court Fee $325/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in electrical and electronics engineering, rail transit systems design, construction, project management, light rail vehicle, and field wayside maintenance areas. He earned his BS in electrical and electronics engineering from California State University at Sacramento and his MBA in strategic leadership from Amberton University. He is licensed as a registered professional engineer in California. He formerly served as a technologist for Bechtel Power Corporation, a stop and zones technician and acting administrator for Orange County Transportation Authority, a project engineer for DCM Industries and Balfour Beatty Rail Systems. He also served as the associate systems design engineer for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, working with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) team on the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit (SVRT) BART Extension Project. Currently, this expert is a senior systems engineer of rail operations for a local transportation authority in California.

Managing Director, A Transportation Service in CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Amberton University

San Jose,

California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr

This expert has experience as a Rail Transit operator and operations supervisor. He worked as a Field Supervisor, Rail Controller, Yard Controller, and Instructor, which included training and responding to rail related accidents as an investigator. He assisted in creating a Rail Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Rail Operating Rule Book for Metro Blue, Green and Red Line commuter trains.

Rail Transit Operations Supervisor, MTA LA

Emergency Care Attendant Program, Glendale College

California

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FAQs for Railroad Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a railroad expert witness?

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.

What types of cases does a railroad expert witness typically handle?

Railroad expert witnesses often handle cases related to train accidents, derailments, crossing incidents, signal malfunctions, and disputes over railway property or contracts.

How can a railroad expert witness assist in a personal injury case?

In personal injury cases, a railroad expert can analyze accident reports, inspect equipment, evaluate safety protocols, and provide testimony on whether negligence occurred.

Are there subspecialties within the field of railroad expertise?

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like locomotive engineering, track design, signal systems, freight operations, or railway labor laws.

Why is it important to hire a railroad expert witness with experience in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations?

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Railroad expert witnesses?

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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