Train Accident Expert Witnesses

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Train accident expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including railway engineering, transportation safety, mechanical engineering, human factors psychology, and forensic investigation. Some of the most common specialties among train accident expert witnesses include train derailment analysis, signal system evaluation, track maintenance standards, locomotive operation procedures, and passenger safety protocols. They have provided opinions on the effects of equipment failure, operator error, inadequate maintenance, poor track conditions, and non-compliance with safety regulations.

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Average Train Accident Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$350/hr

Deposition Fee

$375/hr

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr
Court Fee $200/hr

This expert’s involvement in school transportation began behind the wheel of a bus in the 1970s. In 1985 he served as Supervisor of a New York State Education Department Regional Safety Center and was involved in projects such as developing School Bus Driver Instructor and classroom student safety curricula. He returned to Syracuse University in 1989 and earned a Masters in Adult Education. After graduating he started two school travel safety non-profit organizations, The Pupil Transportation Safety Institute and then Safety Rules! where he currently works. He has served on numerous national task forces, committees, and advisory boards directing the future of school transportation for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Association for Pupil Transportation, Transportation Research Board, School Bus Fleet, School Transportation News, Transporting Students with Disabilities Conference, and the Federal Head Start Bureau. This expert has presented at the National Safety Council Congress, the National Association for Pupil Transportation Conference, STN Western States Conference, the Mid-America Conference, National Head Start Association, Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference, Northeastern Pupil Transportation Safety Institute, Association for School Business Officials International, the All-Canada Conference, and numerous state conferences. He has developed manuals, training programs, and consulting services serving several states and some of the largest fleets in the country.

President, A Premier Bus Safety Company

Master of Science (MS), Syracuse University

Syracuse |

New York

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Review Fee $370/hr
Deposition Fee $478/hr
Court Fee $478/hr

This highly experienced train operations and investigations expert has nearly 30 years of experience in his field. He has experience supervising locomotive engineers, handling efficiency checks, analyzing event recorders, and overseeing investigations. He earned his diploma certification in business management studies at Loyalist College and has a locomotive engineer certification from the Canadian National Railways Training Center. Previously, he has held roles as an engine service officer and a supervisor of locomotive engineers at Canadian National Railways. Additionally, this expert has worked as the director and locomotive trainer specialist at E Rail Training and as a technical training manager at Saudi Railway Polytechnic Project. Currently, he runs his own locomotive engineering consulting business.

Director, A Major Locomotive Engineering Consultancy

Diploma (Dip), Loyalist College

Harcourt |

Ontario

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Review Fee $450/hr

This expert has nearly a decade of experience in railroad operations and safety. He is a member of both the United Transportation Union and American Corporate Partners. Formerly, he served as a railway conductor and railway crew manager at BNSF Railway, as well as a regional safety manager at Rescar. He has also served as the senior manager of operations and vice president of railway operations at Railway Safety Consultants, LLC, where he led international railway operations in performance metrics, training standards, auditing, and government compliance. Currently, this expert is the chief operating officer at an international railway consultancy.

Chief Operating Officer, A Railway Consultancy in OH

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Colorado Christian University

Hudson |

North Carolina

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FAQs for Train Accident Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a train accident expert witness in a legal case?

A train accident expert witness provides specialized knowledge about railway operations, safety standards, and accident investigation to help clarify complex issues in a legal case.

What types of cases can a train accident expert witness handle?

They can handle cases involving derailments, collisions, mechanical failures, signal malfunctions, or violations of safety regulations.

How can a train accident expert witness contribute to my case?

They can analyze evidence, reconstruct accidents, evaluate compliance with safety standards, and provide credible testimony based on their expertise.

Are there subspecialties within the field of train accident expert witnesses?

Yes. Subspecialties may include rail engineering, locomotive operation, track maintenance, signal systems, and railway safety regulation enforcement.

Why is it important to hire an expert witness who specializes in train accidents for my case?

Train accidents involve specific technicalities and regulations. An expert in this field will have the necessary knowledge to accurately interpret these complexities.

How does Expert Institute select its Train Accident 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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