Transportation Expert Witnesses in Nebraska
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Average Transportation Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$300/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
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Railroad & Rapid Transit Accident Expert Witness
Expert in rapid transit accident investigation, particularly rolling equipment and motive power, event recordings, track, operations, train handling, and human performance. He retired from the National Transportation Safety Board after 22 years as an investigator-in-charge in which time he participated in 57 major accident investigations, 32 field accident investigations, 10 public hearings, 16 depositions, and 6 special studies. He wrote 11 major accident reports, 8 field accident reports, and personally conducted 10 sworn depositions. He was responsible for over 157 adopted NTSB safety recommendations in all facets of rail transportation. He previously worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a mechanical department manager. After his NTSB retirement, he became Assistant Vice President of Operations, Planning and Analysis for Rail Sciences Inc. As the son of a now 96-year old retired locomotive engineer who had 42 years of service, he grew up in a railroad family and became fascinated with trains and the rail industry, particularly safety.
President, A private rail consulting firm in NE
Bachelor of Science (BS), United States Military Academy
Omaha,
Nebraska
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FAQs for Transportation Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a transportation expert witness in legal proceedings?
A transportation expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on matters related to transportation, such as traffic engineering, vehicle safety, logistics, and regulatory compliance.
What types of cases can a transportation expert witness assist with?
They can assist with cases involving traffic accidents, shipping disputes, regulatory violations, infrastructure design flaws, and public transit incidents among others.
Are there subspecialties within the field of transportation expertise?
Yes, there are many subspecialties including but not limited to aviation, maritime transport, railroads, road safety, logistics management, and urban planning.
How can a transportation expert witness contribute to a case involving a vehicular accident?
They can provide analysis on factors like road conditions, vehicle maintenance records, driver behavior and adherence to traffic laws which could be pivotal in determining liability.
Why might I need an expert witness who specializes in maritime transport for my case?
Maritime transport experts have deep understanding of sea navigation rules, ship operations and maintenance which can be crucial in cases involving shipping accidents or disputes.
How does Expert Institute select its Transportation expert witnesses?
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