Automotive Expert Witnesses in Illinois

Automotive, Accident Reconstruction - Vehicle fire, Heavy-duty truck, rechargeable cells, Codes and standards, motorcycles, crash reconstruction, tires, brakes, motor home, vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection, vehicle recall, black box download, seat belts, HVAC, corrosion, wheel loss, Fasteners, vehicle component failure, Vehicle repair

Wesley D. Hoy, P.E. is a Principal of Hoy & Miller Consulting, LLC, an authorized engineering firm that provides expert services and opinion to the legal and insurance industries. Mr. Hoy's areas of court-qualified expertise include automotive maintenance, automotive systems, automotive system failure analysis, vehicle fires, crash reconstruction and automotive electronics and electronic control systems. As an ASE certified automobile and heavy-duty truck master technician, as well as a registered mechanical engineer, Mr. Hoy has an extensive practical background in automotive preventive maintenance and repair, tires, brakes, steering and suspension, vehicle electronics, seat belts, black box download and interpretation, and vehicle fires. Additionally, Mr. Hoy has an extensive background in vehicle crash reconstruction, including pedestrians, bicycles, trucks, motorcycles and automobiles, and has consulted on hundreds of cases. A partial list of specific cases that Mr. Hoy ha...

Automotive Engineering, Telecommunications - Automotive Systems, ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles, Self-Driving Cars, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Keeping, Automotive Software, Automotive Electronics, Collision Avoidance, Telecommunications, Networking, Carrier Ethernet, DSL, Wi-Fi, 5G, Wireless Transceivers, Telecom Standards

Dr. Kanellakopoulos is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience in research, development, operations, and administration, in both academia and industry. He is the author or co-author of one book, 6 book chapters, 24 articles in refereed technical journals, 60 papers in refereed technical conferences, and multiple standards contributions. He was the plenary speaker at major technical conferences, and an invited speaker at more than 40 industrial and academic venues in 12 countries across 4 continents. He has significant expert witness experience in patent infringement and product liability cases in the automotive and telecommunication areas; 100% of his cases resulted in a win or a very favorable settlement for his clients. In 2017, he was the lead expert witness in a case that resulted in a $25M jury award for his clients; this decision was later upheld on appeal. His deep technical expertise allows him to analyze patents and products in detail, and explain clearly (in expe...

Automotive, Motorcycle - Engine Defects, Transmission Defects, Fuel Economy, Unintended Accelerations, Phantom Braking, Phantom Steering, Suspension Defects, Exhaust Emissions, Battery, Trade Secrets, Patent Infringement, Engine Control Unit, Defeat Device, Fire, Cooling Systems, Vehicle Defects, Tire Defects, Lemon Law, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

https://ino8.com/ Five courts have appointed Dr. Will as an impartial referee and expert witness because of his balance between plaintiff and defendant work and 36 years of experience in automotive product development and -research. Law firms from 4 continents have retained Dr. Will, often together with 10 of his associates who can support e-discovery in English, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Marathi. Most of his cases have settled shortly after his reports have been handed down, often even just after revealing his proposed test plan. That minimised the expenses for discovery, depositions, and trials. He holds over 30 granted patents some of which have been implemented by over 10 vehicle manufacturers. His expert witness experience includes disputes related to vehicle emission defeat devices, energy- / fuel efficiency & range, vehicle defects, including engine defects battery defects, tire defects, brake defects, suspension defects, transmission defects, l...

Illinois

Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn

Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...

Libertyville, Illinois

Automotive, Mechanical Engineering - Appraisal valuation, Leasing, Vehicle appraisal, Commercial Vehicles, Vehicle inspection, Motorcycle valuation, motorhome valuation, Diminished value, Off Lease Value, Estate valuation, Bonded title, Surety, Bankruptcy, Race Cars, Custom cars, Divorce Settlement, Vintage Cars, Mechhanical inspections, litigation support, Testimony

With over 28 years of dedicated experience in the automotive industry, we proudly offer comprehensive vehicle appraisal services tailored to meet the needs of passionate car enthusiasts. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the precision and reliability of our valuations, ensuring that each appraisal accurately represents the true market value of your vehicle.Our expertise is built on a foundation of continuous education and in-depth research. We actively participate in national auctions, attend prominent auto shows, and maintain memberships with leading industry associations. These engagements keep us intimately connected to the dynamic and ever-evolving automotive marketplace, allowing us to deliver appraisals that are both current and authoritative.Every appraisal we produce strictly adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as established by the Appraisal Foundation in Washington, D.C. This compliance guarantees that our work meets the ...

Carlyle, Illinois

Automotive, Trucking - Lemon Law, Vehicle Defects, Mechanical Failure, Failure Analysis, Dealer Fraud, Warranty Claims, Diminished Value, Vehicle Inspection, Repair Negligence, Service Negligence, Commercial Trucks, Truck Defects, RV Defects, Motorhome Defects, Auto Appraisal, Vehicle Valuation, Cause of Loss, Vehicle Fraud, Used Car Sales, Auto Warranty

Steven S. Paul is a vehicle expert witness with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in automotive, RV, and commercial truck diagnostics, inspections, appraisal, and failure analysis. He is the owner of TDT Vehicle Inspection Appraisal Services and has built his practice around providing clear, objective, and well-supported opinions for attorneys, insurers, businesses, and private parties involved in vehicle-related disputes. Mr. Paul is ASE Master Certified in both Automobile and Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck disciplines and is also NRVIA Level II certified. He is a Certified Vehicle Appraiser and performs USPAP-compliant appraisal assignments. His background includes extensive work involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, luxury and exotic vehicles, heavy equipment, and other specialty vehicles. Since 2005, Mr. Paul has inspected more than 5,000 vehicles and has prepared more than 1,000 expert witness reports. His work includes m...