Railroad Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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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 Massachusetts

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $150/hr

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of rail and transit operations. He completed courses at Northeastern University before earning his AS in transportation from University College at Northeastern University. He completed a bus operator and management trainee internship with the Chicago Transit Authority, a vendor warranty enforcement internship with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Public Property, and a metro LRV quality control cataloging and enforcement internship with the San Francisco Municipal Railway. This expert is active in his field as an avid railroad and transportation photographer, as well as an author and editor for several railway association publications. He has formerly served as a train operator for the MTA New York City Transit and the messenger service for George H. Dean Co. in Boston. Currently, this expert serves as a data collector and quality control specialist for the Central Transportation Planning Staff for a regional planning agency in Massachusetts.

Quality Control Specialist, Central Transportation Planning Staff

Associate of Science (AS), Northeastern University

Rockland,

Massachusetts

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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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