Transportation Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of transportation expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on transportation and related issues. Transportation expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these transportation expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Transportation, Human Factors, Traffic Engineering, Trucking, Accident Investigation, Slip Trip & Fall, Traffic Control, Traffic Safety, Transportation Engineering, Truck Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Distracted Driving, Dot, Drainage, and Driver Fatigue.
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Alabama
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
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Timothy C Behrens, PE, DFE, CFI, CFEI, CVFI
Highly Experienced Forensic Mechanical Engineer
Behrens Engineering Investigations, LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis
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Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC
Mr. Behrens has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with the last 36 years primarily devoted to failure analysis and forensic engineering. His forensic engineering practice is diverse and has included conducting over a thousand engineering investigations involving a wide range of fires, explosions, accidents, and product failures.
Mr. Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents.
Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment.
Mr. Behrens is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Associat...
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John W Ross
Commercial Trucking Expert
Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Tucson, Arizona
Trucking, Transportation
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Commercial Motor Vehicle, HazMat, DOT, OSHA, Truck Accidents, FMCSR, FMCSA, OIL field, Propane, Driver Standard of Care, Loading, Unloading, Oversized loads, Electronic log compliance, Driver Hiring & Training, Hours of Service Issues, PI, Driver Qualification File, Clause 391.1, ELDs
John Ross brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the trucking industry, specializing in Safety Standards (FMCSA & CDL Licensure Requirements), Truck Driver Training and Skill Testing, Driver Standard of Care, Hours of Service Issues, HAZMAT and accidents involving Load Securement. His expertise extends to the Maintenance and Inspection of Heavy Trucks, Double/Triple Tanker Trailers, Oversized Loads, both DOT & non-DOT Fleets and more.
John has been driving commercial vehicles professionally since 1993 and boasts a flawless, violation-free record. His diverse roles include serving as an owner/operator, safety director, and compliance director. Currently, John is the Commercial Trucking Expert at Evidence Solutions, Inc. where he leverages his extensive experience to assist attorneys in their truck accident cases. He has been retained as an expert witness in numerous state and federal courts, providing valuable insights and testimony.
Background:
Double / Triple Trail...
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Scott Kelley
Greenlight Traffic Engineering
Peoria, Arizona
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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Traffic Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Bicyclist Safety, Traffic Crash Litigation, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning, Roadways, Highways, Drainage, Tort Liability, Roadside Safety, Access Management, Traffic Control, Signal Timing
Scott Kelley is a licensed professional engineer (PE), Civil, and certified professional traffic operations engineer (PTOE). He has 23 years of traffic engineering experience in all facets of the practice including planning, design, operations, maintenance, consulting, and training. Scott’s experience includes Design Concept Reports (DCRs), traffic impact studies, strategic transportation safety plans (STSPs), road safety audits (RSAs), traffic safety studies, all-way stop-control warrant and traffic signal warrant studies, ADA compliance studies, intersection alternatives analysis, traffic signal timing and progression analysis, traffic simulation and visualization modeling, life-cycle cost analysis, benefit-cost analysis, intersection horizontal geometrics, bike and pedestrian design; traffic control, signing, pavement marking, traffic signal, and lighting design. In addition, Scott has led several large-scale asset management projects that have moved agencies into compliance with...
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Michael R Blankenship, PE
Greenlight Traffic Engineering
Peoria, Arizona
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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Traffic Safety, Traffic Crash Litigation, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning, Roadway, Transportation Engineering, Highways, Drainage, Pedestrian Safety, Tort Liability, Roadside Safety, Transportation Planning
Mike has over 40 years of traffic safety and leadership experience in all facets of traffic engineering including planning, design, operations, research, consulting, and training. His career focus has been on providing safety for all road users. He has provided technical assistance to improve bus, motorist, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic flow and safety on and around school properties. Mike has served as an expert witness on tort liability cases involving vehicle, pedestrian, and bicyclist crashes. His design experience includes intersections, roadways, traffic signals, signing/pavement marking and parking lots. Mike has developed and taught workshops on Road Safety Audits (RSAs), Roadside Safety, Risk Management/Tort Liability, Incident Management, MUTCD, Work Zone Traffic Control, Traffic Calming, and Walkable Communities.
Mike has developed policies and guidelines for state DOTs, including Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) pedestrian hybrid beacon warranting guidelin...
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Randy L Phares
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.
Surprise, Arizona
Products Liability, Transportation
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packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
Randy Phares is an expert in packaging, distribution, transportation and manufacturing, especially corrugated and folding carton packaging. He is also an expert on pallets, crating, warehousing and transporting products by semi-truck. He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champi...
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James C. Jeffery III, P.E., PTOE
Carmel Valley, California
Traffic Engineering, Engineering
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Transportation, Roadway design, Design immunity, Construction zone collisions, bicycles, traffic control devices and systems
Roadway design defect review of public, private roadway with determination of possible dangerous condition and liability; Design immunity; Compliance with standards of care;
Construction zone collisions; Investigation of collision site – all roadway types, all land use types, all jurisdictions, all types of vehicles - including bicycles - and pedestrians.
Traffic Engineer (CA Reg. #1179), Civil Engineer (CA Lic. #36644), Transportation Engineer, General Engineering Contractor (CA Lic. #391026), Consulting City Traffic Engineer, Regional Traffic Engineer. Plaintiff/ Defense, Public/Private Sector Clients, Superior and Federal Courts across US and in Canada. ITE Life Fellow
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Lewis R. Linet, Jr., Ph.D.
American Auto Seminars
Reseda, California
Automotive, Transportation
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Automobile Industry Standards & Practices, Automobile Dealership Operation, Automobile Sales, Automobile Leasing, Automobile Service & Parts, Automobile Financing, Automobile Customer Relations, Automobile Industry Employment, Automobile Industry Standards of Care, Automotive Sales Training
Lew Linet provides Nationwide Expert Witness, Consultation and Case Strategy Services in Municipal, State and Federal Litigation involving Automobile Industry Standards & Practices specializing in New and Used Car Dealership Operation.
Areas of Expertise include: Sales, Leasing, Financing, Service & Parts and Sales Training. Subject Matter includes: Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law, Employment, Dealer-Manufacturer Relations, Dealer-Lender Relations, Customer Relations, Standards of Care, Advertising, Warranty Issues, Parts Defects, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Repossession, Anti-Trust Issues, Diminished Value. Lew assists both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
He is an Auto Industry Veteran since 1978 and has provided Expert Witness Services since 1995.
Degrees / Licenses: Ph.D., B.A. Economics – Business Marketing.
California Sellers Permit, Los Angeles Business License.
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References Provided upon Request.
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Jack G Cohen
Westlake Village, California
Automotive, Transportation
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Automotive, Automobiles, Dealerships, Auto insurance claims, Auto evaluations, Auto appraisals, Automobile rentals & heavy equipment rentals, diminished values, Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards
Jack Cohen has been involved in the car business with 30 years experience, wholesaling and retailing, current dealer license, owner of an automobile finance company, treasurer of an HOA board, running several dealerships and franchises. Currently holds a dealer license.
Expert testimony regarding:
Plaintiff & Defense / Consulting with Attorneys, Dealers, Consumers, Insurance Companies /
Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases.
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John B Everlove, MS, NRP
Experienced EMS/Patient Transportation Expert
Acclaim Consulting & Educational Services, Inc.
Westlake Village, California
Emergency Medical Services, Transportation
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Paramedic, EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Standard of Care, EMT negligence, paramedic negligence, advanced airway, intubation, ET Tube, CPR, prone wrongful death, in custody death, medical malpractice, ambulance crash, gurney drop, stretcher drop, patient drop, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
As an Expert Witness and Consultant, Mr. Everlove has participated in the evaluation of numerous cases throughout the United States, related to Emergency Medical Services standard of care, patient care, clinical management, treatment, transport, and medical/legal issues.
Mr. Everlove holds a national certification and several state licenses, including current employment as a Paramedic/Fire Fighter with and has been actively serving in the State of California since 1992.
Mr. Everlove holds a Master of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration and Emergency Management, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Mr. Everlove has directed and coordinated Emergency Medical Services in partnership with local, state and federal agencies including the FBI, the United States Secret Service and the White House Medical Unit.
As a Paramedic Supervisor and Clinical Manager for an EMS organization of 150 employees, Mr. Everlove conducted numerous investigations related to all aspects of EMT and Pa...
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DANIEL L O’CONNELL
Redlands, California
Transportation, Railroad
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Railroad, Passenger Trains, Commuter Trains, Freight Trains, Railroad Operations, Grade Crossing Accidents/Incidents, Federal Railroad Administration, FRA, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, Train Derailments, FELA, Railway Safety Act
Railroad Expert Witnesses (REW), founded by Daniel O'Connell, specializes in providing expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants in railroad-related litigation. With a career spanning since 1978 in various roles across freight, passenger, and commuter trains, Daniel O'Connell brings extensive knowledge and experience to the table for a comprehensive evaluation of incidents. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including railroad crossing incidents, employee and passenger fatalities or injuries. In recent years, Daniel O'Connell has taken on significant roles in expert witness cases, handling multiple active cases, conducting investigations, and producing reports in preparation for trial testimony.
In addition to Railroad Expert Witnesses (REW), REW also encompasses Double Track Consulting (DTC), which emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially focused on delivering training to Conductors and Engineers across several railroads, DTC has si...
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Captain Ronald J Short
Licensed Maritime Master of Oceans (retired)
Short Maritime Consultants, LLC.
California
Maritime, Transportation
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Vessel Safety Training, Vessel Risk Management, Vessel Maintenance Management, Research Vessel Operations, Accident Root Cause Analysis, Small Passenger Ship Operations <1600 Gross Tons Domestic, Vessel Risk Assessment, Vessel SMS, Sport Charter Boat
Professional Summary
Ronald J. Short is a highly proficient, motivated, and dynamic licensed Master with extensive experience in vessel management, both internationally and along coastal regions. He has worked with various types of vessels, including passenger, supply, oceanographic, break bulk, and special purpose explosive carriers. Ronald excels in maintaining effective working relationships and employs a high-energy, hands-on approach to management, demonstrating excellent communication skills and critical thinking during vessel operations. He is committed to continuous learning and applying new technologies and industry trends.
Key Skills:
• Ship Piloting and Navigation
• Operations Management
• Productivity Enhancement
• Crew Training and Management
• Marine Research Operations
• Critical Problem Solving
• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Team Building & Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Maritime Safety Training
• Client Relationship Management
• Cost Containment
• Mainten...
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Randy L Phares
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.
California
Products Liability, Transportation
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packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
Randy Phares is an expert in packaging, distribution, transportation and manufacturing, especially corrugated and folding carton packaging. He is also an expert on pallets, crating, warehousing and transporting products by semi-truck. He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champi...
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Michael R Blankenship, PE
Greenlight Traffic Engineering
California
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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Traffic Safety, Traffic Crash Litigation, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning, Roadway, Transportation Engineering, Highways, Drainage, Pedestrian Safety, Tort Liability, Roadside Safety, Transportation Planning
Mike has over 40 years of traffic safety and leadership experience in all facets of traffic engineering including planning, design, operations, research, consulting, and training. His career focus has been on providing safety for all road users. He has provided technical assistance to improve bus, motorist, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic flow and safety on and around school properties. Mike has served as an expert witness on tort liability cases involving vehicle, pedestrian, and bicyclist crashes. His design experience includes intersections, roadways, traffic signals, signing/pavement marking and parking lots. Mike has developed and taught workshops on Road Safety Audits (RSAs), Roadside Safety, Risk Management/Tort Liability, Incident Management, MUTCD, Work Zone Traffic Control, Traffic Calming, and Walkable Communities.
Mike has developed policies and guidelines for state DOTs, including Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) pedestrian hybrid beacon warranting guidelin...
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Steve Kocher, PE, LEED AP, EXW
Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Harris Kocher Smith
Denver, Colorado
Civil Engineering
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Civil Infrastructure, Grading, Accessibility, Drainage, Flood Control, Storm Sewer, Water System, Sanitary Sewer, Erosion Control, Development, Transportation, Roadway Design, Construction Defects, Residential, Commercial, Senior Housing, Student Housing, Utilities, Handicap
Steve Kocher is the President and co-founder of Harris Kocher Smith and also serves as Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for the firm’s private and public clients. Mr. Kocher has designed and managed civil engineering projects since 1993.
Mr. Kocher has designed, or managed the design, of civil infrastructure, grading, and drainage for numerous residential projects, totaling over 10,000 multi-family, single-family, student housing, and senior living dwelling units. Mr. Kocher has also managed and designed projects for many state and local governments and agencies, including Colorado Department of Transportation; National Conference of State Legislatures; Colorado Springs; Douglas County; Kansas Department of Transportation; Castle Pines Metropolitan District; City and County of Denver; Highlands Ranch Metro District; Centennial Water & Sanitation District; Denver Public Schools; and Colorado School of Mines.
Mr. Kocher’s specific expertise includes site grading, handic...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Connecticut
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Helena K Breuer
Transportation Safety Expert
Forensic Human Factors
Jacksonville Beach, FL, Florida
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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Human factors, Maintence of Traffic, Traffic Control Devices
Accident Reconstructionist in Training (320+ hours) - courses include: At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation, Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation, Traffic Crash Reconstruction, Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Data Tool Analyst, Motorcycle Crashes - Level II, Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation - Level I (IP).
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, where I was an Advancing Sciences in America (ARCS) Scholar and Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellow (FHWA). During my Ph.D., I worked in a full-scale driving simulator and studied driver behavior (visual attention, stress levels, speed) around their interactions with bicyclists at intersections, user perceptions of bike turnouts, and human interactions with fully autonomous vehicles. I have conducted research for the NCHRP, NHTSA, and Oregon DOT. Subsequently, I have extensive experience with technical correspondence and creating and delivering presentations to panels and technical advisory com...
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Thomas I. Fitzgerald, Esq.
Boynton Beach, Florida
Transportation, Accident Reconstruction
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Trucking, Trucks, Commercial Vehicles, Truck Safety, Overweight, tank truck, weight restrictions, hazardous materials, compliance, fatigue, work zone, distracted driving, cargo tank, impaired driving, rollovers, Data Q, DOT, Driver qualifications, OSHA, loading
Thought leader on trucking and commercial vehicle safety and accident reconstruction. Lieutenant and Commanding Officer, Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (2010-2022). Certified accident reconstructionist. Licensed attorney. Experienced expert and fact witness.
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Kevin M Alvarez
Chief Pilot · Aviation Expert Witness
AeroVerdict Consulting
New Port Richey, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Transportation
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Aviation accident, Expert witness, Aviation safety, Corporate aviation, Safety management, Aircraft accident, Flight operations, FAA compliance, Business aviation, Operational analysis, Accident investigation, Pilot error, Aviation risk, Pilot decision making, Part 91 operations, Human factors, Aircraft operations, CRM, Part 135
Kevin M. Alvarez is a corporate aviation Chief Pilot and aviation operations expert specializing in aircraft accident investigation, aviation operational analysis, and business jet flight operations. With more than 5,000 hours operating advanced business aircraft and over a decade leading corporate flight departments, he provides expert analysis regarding aviation accidents, pilot decision-making, FAA regulatory compliance, and aviation safety management.
Mr. Alvarez currently serves as Chief Pilot for a Part 91 corporate aviation operation, flying advanced business jets throughout North America, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His operational experience includes international flight planning, complex aviation risk management, and the implementation of safety management practices in corporate aviation environments. His analytical methodology is structured to satisfy Daubert reliability requirements, with full methodology documentation and sample report excerpts available...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Naples, Florida
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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JOSEPH M RUBINO
Expertise in Passenger and Delivery Transportation
JMRubino Transit Consulting
Saint Augustine, Florida
Transportation, Employment
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Ride-hail, Ride share, Uber, app-based transportation, GrubHub, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Paratransit, Wheelchair rider injuries, courtesy shuttle, limousine, Taxicabs, Bus, Package & food delivery services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Delivery, Lyft, Walmart Delivery
I work equally well on either side of a case- Despite being an expert who is 50/50 Plaintiff/Defense I have never uttered conflicting opinions or testimony.
I have been engaged 460+ times since 2008, 50% Plaintiff, 50% Defense.
* 82 firms have engaged me multiple times, 30 Defense firms, 52 Plaintiff firms.
* 34 firms have hired me 3 times or more.
*18 firms have hired me 4 times or more.
* 14 firms have hired me 5 times or more.
* 7 law firms have engaged me 6 times or more.
* This group includes 3 Plaintiff firms & 4 Defense firms.
* One Defense firm has engaged me 13 times in 5 different states.
* I have worked as a Transit Consultant in 47 states and as an Expert Witness is 35 states.
Many nationally known firms have engaged me- I have worked with many nationally-known law firms such as Morgan & Morgan, Panish Shea, The Cochrane Firm, Lewis Brisbois, Williams, Hart, & Boundas, Wilson Elser, and Morris Bart.
* I have worked on 115+ cases involving Uber and/or Lyft. A...
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Timothy R Borchers
Light Rail, Airport Train & Bus Expert Witness
National Transit Services LLC
Tampa, Florida
Transportation, Railroad
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Transit Accident Expert Witness, Light Rail Accident, Streetcar Accident, Tram Accident, Automated People Mover, Airport People Mover, Plane Train, Bus Accident, Rail Derailment, Transit Safety, Transit Operations, Fixed Guideway, System Safety, Safety Certification, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Standard of Care, FTA, FRA, DOT
Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems.
With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes.
Areas of focus include:
Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and tr...
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Carl Berkowitz, PhD, PE
Forensic Engineering Institute
Delray Beach, Florida
Transportation, Safety
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Slip Trip & Fall, Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety, Railroad Safety, Bus Safety, Biomechanics & Human Factors, FELA & OSHA, Elevators & Escalators, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Safety, Transportation Rules & Regulations, Transportation Expert Witness
Dr. Carl Berkowitz has held various managerial and administrative positions in the transportation industry, government, private and academic sectors. Dr. Berkowitz has extensive multi-modal experience in planning, design, engineering, safety, security, construction, maintenance, operations and management.
Dr. Berkowitz has written and edited numerous reports, studies, articles and columns for major publications, journals, newspapers and scholarly periodicals. He is a Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners; American Planning Association; American Society of Civil Engineers (Fellow, Transportation Education and Safety Committees); Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals; Institute of Transportation Engineers; American Society of Safety Engineers; National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators; American Society of Transportation and Logistics; American Railway Engineering and Main...
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Hal B. Lobree
Business Systems Implementation & Use Expert
The Lobree Corporation
Miami, Florida
Information Technology, Management
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Business Operations, Procurement / Purchasing, ERP, Internal Controls, Software Engineering, Transportation, Custom Software Development, Database Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, Systems Integration, Environmental Monitoring, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Physical & Logical Security
H. Baird Lobree is a senior executive management and technology Consultant with over thirty-five years of professional experience. Create & execute business growth strategy, select & integrate information technology, implement management reporting, analytics, internal & environmental controls. Proven ability to assess multi-national business needs, design business models, develop operational action plans, achieve board & executive management consensus, execute on strategic solutions, technology infrastructure in numerous industries. Known for troubled company leadership, project and information technology turnarounds. Expert witness for complex business, systems, cybersecurity & environmental technology matters. Professional speaker and facilitator; able to work within international organizations to examine issues, create strategy, identify problems, implement solutions & achieve results.
Baird has extensive industry experience & knowledge of financial services, air, sea & la...
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Howard F Berkowitz
Wheelchair & Stretcher Accidents/Standard of Care
H&S Personal Car Service and Consulting, Inc.
Lake Worth, Florida
Transportation, Travel & Tourism
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Wheelchair Securement, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Non-Medical Transportation, NEMT, NMTS, Wheelchair Transports, Wheelchair Transportation, Ride-Sharing, Duty of Care, Taxicab, Paratransit, Mass Transit, transit, Stretcher Securement, Wheelchair Accidents, Wheelchair Tip Overs, Standard of Care
Expert Witness Testimony and Consulting in all Transit Sectors: Ride-Hail, Ride-Sharing, Taxi, Taxicab, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Bus, School Bus, Shuttle Van, Limousine and Paratransit Services, Wheelchair Securement, Stretcher Securement
Howard is an experienced and outstanding Business Consultant, Entrepreneur and Transportation Expert. With over 30 years of transportation experience in both the private and public sector, it allows him to see things from a different prospective than others.
Howard’s career began with a position at the Transit Authority as an analyst. After years of hard work, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations and Planning. After deciding to relocate to Florida, Howard saw the need for legitimate and reliable transportation in Florida and started up H&S Personal Car Service. Howard was Managing Partner for 23 years and also held a seat on the PBC Vehicle For Hire task force for luxury sedans as well as non- emergency.
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Matthew Knoll
Marine surveyor and consultant brown water & yacht
jupiter, Florida
Maritime, Transportation
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yacht, shipyard, tug, barge, longshoreman, crew, seaman, stevedore, super yacht, workmanship, limitation of liability, appraisal, salvage, damage, sailing, cargo, sinking, collision, allision, offshore
Knoll Marine Services is committed to providing the best marine surveying and consulting services to the maritime industry by performing our job safely; with prompt and accurate reporting.
Servicing yachts, cargo, inland and offshore commercial maritime sectors. Services include, but are not limited to: Condition Surveys, Appraisals, Damage Surveys, Salvage, On/Off Hire Surveys, Pre-Purchase Surveys, Trip in Tow Surveys, Load Out Surveys, New Construction and Repair Project Management, Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement, Ship Checks for Engineering and Drawings.
Matt has extensive experience in shipyard repair of yachts, tugs, barges, and offshore support vessels. Including working with composite materials, steel and aluminum. Matt has extensive experience liaising with classification societies, and United States Coast Guard concerning vessel inspections and compliance issues.
Matt regularly performs appraisals of commercial vessels and yachts for many purposes, including limitation...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Georgia
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Illinois
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Donald Hess
Highly Experienced Nationwide Trucking Expert
DLH Associates, Inc.
Quincy, Illinois
Trucking, Transportation
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Driver Training, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regultions, Driver Qualifications, Driver Hiring, Dock Safety, Construction Zone Safety, Truck Loading, Forklift Safety, FMCSR, Industry Standards & Practices, Driver Negligent Hiring, Driver Fatigue, Extreme Weather Driving, Hours of Service
Don Hess, president of DLH Associates, Inc. has been providing expert witness services including analysis of vehicle crashes to attorneys and other clients, since 1996. His specialty is crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, including trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, forklifts, and motorcycles. With nearly two million miles of safe cross-country trucking experience, combined with over 25 years as a driver trainer, Don is well-qualified to provide analysis of what drivers are trained to do in specific situations and circumstances, what federal and state regulations call for and require, and all aspects of the safe and proper operation of commercial motor vehicles. As a motorcyclist with over 50 years of riding and training experience, he is also qualified to comment on accidents involving motorcycles.
Don has vast experience in hands-on training of commercial drivers, from basic driving and maneuvering skills to emergency driving skills and live skid pad training. He has been ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Iowa
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Captain O. Franklin Morton
Maritime Expert/USCG Master of Towing Vessels
New Orleans, Louisiana
Maritime, Transportation
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Maritime Navigation, Barge Fleeting, Maritime Vessel Safety, Subchapter M, Maritime Vessel Operations, Maritime Casualties, Maritime Collision, Maritime Allision, Maritime Grounding, Maritime Towing, Barge Fleet Operations, Barge Fleet Safety, Maritime Compliance
Captain Frank Morton is a maritime professional with over 30 years of experience in a variety of vessel-based and shoreside operations. As a United States Coast Guard-licensed Master of Towing Vessels; Near Coastal and Western Rivers and Designated Examiner, Captain Morton has been a deckhand, engineman, able-bodied seaman, pilot, chief mate, relief master, and master on a variety of towing vessels. As a Designated Examiner, Captain Morton has trained and educated mariners in vessel operations and navigation. In addition to his vessel experience, Captain Morton has been a fleet mate, dispatcher, assistant fleet manager, marine surveyor/auditor, and port captain. As a marine surveyor/auditor, Captain Morton performed daft, cargo, condition, and subchapter M surveys and subchapter M and internal audits. As a port captain, Captain Morton was responsible for crewing and compliance with United States Coast Guard regulations and SIRE requirements.
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Christine E. Carrigan, P.E., PhD
Highway Safety Engineer
RoadSafe, LLC
Canton, Maine
Civil Engineering, Transportation
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Rollover, Guardrail, Barrier, Highway Design, Highway Safety, ISPE, Bridge pier/column, Traffic Safety, Cable Barrier, Concrete Barrier, Guardrail ends/terminals, Traffic engineering, Construction Engineering, Traffic control, Tree/Pole crash, Clear Zone, Highway construction, Run off road crash, Lane departure, Roadway departure
• Experienced expert, serving clients nationally .
• PhD in civil engineering with a focus on highway safety and a registered Professional Engineer in 14+ states.
• Special focus on roadside safety and highway design.
• Published in peer-reviewed literature, monographs, and trade publications. National speaker and instructor.
• Member of the Transportation Research Board Committee on Roadside Design and past president of the Maine Society of Professional Engineers.
• Member of the National Society of Professional Engineers Ethics Review Board
• Hands on experience designing a variety of highway and intersection improvements.
• Roadside and highway safety research funded by the National Academy of Science’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and a variety of other government and industry sponsors.
• Established design guidance for inclusion in publications such as the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide and the AASHTO LRFD B...
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Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
Circadian & Fatigue Expert - Northwestern Univ.
Circadian
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Transportation, Human Factors
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Driver Fatigue, Fatigue Impairment, Human Fatigue, Accident Investigation, Human Factors, Operator Fatigue, Driver Alertness, Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation, Drowsy Driving, Fatigue Risk Management, Chronobiology, Truck Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Rail Accidents, Marine Accidents
Dr. Fred W. Turek is an internationally recognized authority on sleep, circadian rhythms, fatigue, shift work, and human performance. He is the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Biology at Northwestern University and Founder and Director of Northwestern University's Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology, one of the world's leading research centers in the field.
For more than 40 years, Dr. Turek has conducted pioneering research on the biological mechanisms that regulate sleep, alertness, fatigue, cognition, performance, and health. He is widely recognized for his role in the discovery of the first mammalian CLOCK gene, a landmark breakthrough that transformed modern circadian biology. He is also a co-inventor on multiple U.S. patents related to sleep and circadian regulation.
Dr. Turek founded and served as the first President of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms and has held leadership positions with the Sleep Research Society and numerous scientific jour...
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Martin Moore-Ede, M.D., Ph.D.
Sleep, Fatigue & Human Performance Expert
Circadian Expert Services
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Transportation, Human Factors
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Driver Fatigue, Fatigue Impairment, Human Fatigue, Accident Invesitgation, Human Factors, Operator Fatigue, Driver Alertness, Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation, Drowsy Driving, Fatigue Risk Management, Chronobiology, Truck Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Rail Accidents, Marine Accidents, Circadian Rhythms, Shift Work
Dr. Martin Moore-Ede is an internationally recognized authority on sleep, fatigue, circadian rhythms, human performance, occupational safety, and fatigue risk management. He is the Founder and Chairman of Circadian® and Circadian Expert Services and has spent more than four decades helping organizations understand and mitigate the effects of sleep loss, fatigue, and circadian disruption on safety, health, and operational performance.
A physician and physiologist, Dr. Moore-Ede earned his medical degree from the University of London and his Ph.D. in Physiology from Harvard University, where he later served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School as Associate Professor of Physiology. He is widely recognized for pioneering research into the biological clock and the impact of fatigue and sleep disruption on human behavior, cognition, decision-making, and safety.
Dr. Moore-Ede has directed more than 100 research studies and over 300 consulting projects involving sleep, fatigue, shift ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Massachusetts
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Richard F Beaubien, PE, PTOE
Beaubien Engineering
Troy, Michigan
Engineering, Transportation
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Traffic Engineering, Traffic control, Road Safety, Roadway Design, Traffic Impacts, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Incident Management
Mr. Beaubien knows roads. His 44 years of professional experience include projects in both rural and urban settings: municipal traffic engineering, transportation planning, highway design, traffic system operations, right-of-way acquisition, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. In addition to his extensive project work, he has court testimony experience.
Mr. Beaubien is a registered professional engineer in several jurisdictions. He has been certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) by the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Washington, D.C. He is also certified as a Road Safety Professional (RSP). He currently chairs the Metro Detroit Incident Management Coordinating Committee, is a Past-President of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan, and is a past International President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
As frequent public speaker on traffic safety topics, Mr. Beaubien takes high-level traffic engineering...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Mississippi
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Eric R. Anderson
Motorcycle, Powersports, Scooter, Offroad Expert
Motorcycle Forensics Expert (.com)
Carson City, Nevada
Transportation, Motorcycle
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human factors, street motorcycles, motorcycle racing, motocross racing, trail riding, dirt bikes, adventure motorcycling , UTVs/ATVs, Vehicle Inspection, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Coach, collision avoidance, e-scooters, motorcycle helmets , off-highway vehicles
As a powersports businessman, protective helmet/apparel manufacturer and rider for more than 50 years, Eric Anderson has built a vast base of knowledge related to motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, scooters, micro-mobility vehicles, and off-road vehicles. He has been an MSF certified Rider coach as well as a ROHVA certified Driver Coach. He began working with the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) in the early 1980s before entering the business side of powersports building and marketing protective apparel and helmets. Later in the 2000s, he became an elected Board member to the MIC 10 times for a total of 20 years of experience directing the industry from the highest levels. Founding Scorpion Sports with its associated ScorpionExo brand of helmets and protective apparel was an industry success story touted by trade magazines and thousands of dealers who recognized the disruptive marketing, unique distribution channel and price viability of the fast-growin...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
New Jersey
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
New Mexico
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
New York
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Daren E Marceau, P.E.
Forensic Traffic & Highway Safety Engineer
Forensic Traffic Specialists, PLLC
Cary, North Carolina
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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sight distance, stop sign, pavement marking, traffic engineer, MUTCD, traffic signal, red light, traffic control device, traffic sign, red light crash, stop light crash, AASHTO, sight line, sight triangle, work zone, traffic expert, roadway safety, traffic safety, railroad crossing
Daren Marceau is a former police officer and is a practicing traffic & transportation engineer licensed in several states.
Mr. Marceau managed an engineering design practice at a national consulting firm where he prepared transportation and traffic engineering plans including designs for intersections, work zones, traffic signals, pavement marking, and roadway signs. He also investigated and reconstructed hundreds of traffic crashes, and testified as an expert witness.
Daren Marceau currently serves attorney clients as a consultant and expert witness, and teaches classes for law enforcement, engineering, insurance, and legal professionals. He is also the leading author on traffic signal crashes. Mr. Marceau works in all 50 states.
Mr. Marceau's current focus is investigating and providing expert testimony in traffic crash cases involving traffic control devices and/or sight distance issues in both final and temporary/work zone conditions.
Mr. Marceau also has significant pers...
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Kevin A Rider, PhD, PE, CHFP
Human Factors Expert
Forensic Human Factors, LLC
Delaware, Ohio
Human Factors, Traffic Engineering
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Distracted driving, Driving behavior, Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Maritime, Manufacturing, Mining, OSHA, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Safety, Slips, Trips, Falls, Transportation, Warnings, Conspicuity, Cell phones, Texting, Lighting
Dr. Kevin Rider is a human factors expert and owner of Forensic Human Factors, LLC, providing investigations, reports and expert testimony for personal injury cases – plaintiff and defense. His expertise involves investigating how people interact with other people, products and environments in predictable ways, and applying this understanding to effective, efficient and safe products, services and systems. He has been consulted as an expert in 49 states (so far).
Dr. Rider’s expertise includes:
• MVAs and pedestrian collisions, incl. trucks, trains, buses, motor/bicycles
• Illumination, nighttime visibility, and conspicuity
• DUI/DWIs, where intoxication was not a proximate cause of crash
• Adequacy of product designs and warnings
• The design and maintenance of safe civil and occupational environments
• Premises liability, and slips, trips and falls
• Workplace and construction safety
Dr. Rider is a Professional Engineer (PE), a Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP), and ...
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Nelson J. Lackings
The Driver Advisors LLC
Englewood, Ohio
Transportation, Safety
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Accident Reconstruction, DOT Compliance, Driver Fitness, FMCSA, Company Policy, ELD, HOS, Telematics, Commercial Vehicle Safety, Regulations, Driver Training, Tractor-trailer, Mitigation Systems, Driver Accountability, Driver Safety, Accident Investigation, Rear-end collisions
Nelson's commercial transportation experience includes the following:
•20+ years - Transportation Leadership with Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies
•20+ years - Management and Leadership with up to 3,000 drivers and driver qualified reports
•10+ years - Instructional Design for the creation of driver training
•20+ years - Training and Facilitation of driver instruction
•10+ years - Orientation and Onboarding of new drivers
•10+ years - Strategic Planning of driver workforce
•10+ years - Reporting and Analytics through telematics
•20+ years - DOT Regulations and Safety Compliance
•10+ years - of conveying/interpreting company driver policy
EDUCATION
•Accident Investigation- North American Transportation Management Institute
•DOT Roadside Inspections- Ohio Trucking Association
•FMCSA Compliance and Safety - Ohio Trucking Association
•Smith System Trainer Certification - Smith Systems, Inc
•Instructional Design - Langevin Learning Services
•Clinical Pastoral Education and Int...
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Francesco Biondi
Distraction Attention Cellphone Autopilot Expert
Red Rock Human Factors Consulting
Windsor, Ontario
Human Factors, Transportation
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Driver distraction, Distracted driving, automated, autopilot, fatigue, cellphone, accident, behavior, perception reaction times, trucking, reaction times, Mobile, multitasking, driving, drowsiness, autonomous driving, self-driving, behaviour, PRT, attention
Dr. Francesco Biondi is a Human Factors specialist and expert witness with extensive experience analyzing how attention, perception, cognitive workload, and decision‑making influence driver behavior and accident outcomes. His work spans distracted driving, human‑machine interaction, driver monitoring, and the behavioral mechanisms that contribute to crashes in both manually driven and partially automated vehicles. A core area of Dr. Biondi’s research focuses on driver distraction and over‑reliance on partially automated driving systems, including Tesla Autopilot and other Level 2 systems. His studies investigate how automation affects driver attention, situational awareness, hazard detection, trust, misuse, and fallback performance. He frequently evaluates cases where questions arise about automation complacency, driver disengagement, system alerts, and human‑factors expectations in automation‑related crashes. Dr. Biondi has served as an expert witness in both Canada and the United ...
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Daniel P. Connolly
Pittsburgh Collision & Reconstruction Services, LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accident Reconstruction, Transportation
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Commercial Vehicle Accident, Truck ECM Imaging, Trucking Accidents, Certified DOT Inspector, Bus Accidents, Passenger Vehicles, Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Reconstruction, Bosch/Hyundai/Kia Crash Data Retrieval, Occupant Kinematics, Aerial Drone Forensic Mapping, 3-D Animation, ACTAR Accredited, Infotainment
Daniel P. Connolly is an ACTAR (# 2286) accredited Crash Reconstructionist with over 21 years of experience in handling active crash investigations and reconstructions.
Our firm specializes in Heavy Truck and Commercial Vehicle crash reconstruction. We are equipped to image and evaluate Engine computer data (ECM) as well as Infotainment Systems, Airbag Control Modules utilizing the Bosch CDR Tool, Tesla ACM Tool and the Hyundai/Kia Tool.
Our firm is staffed with a certified DOT Inspector and State Inspection Mechanic. Each investigation and reconstruction includes an inspection of the involved vehicles to document damage and check for mechanical failures.
Proper scene documentation and measuring is essential to a through crash reconstruction. Our 24 hour quick response team will respond and document the crash scene before evidence disappears. Our FAA Licensed Drone Pilot will provide aerial documentation to be utilized in 3-D scale modeling. PCARS also utilizes the Leica RTC 36...
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Linda van Roosmalen, PhD
Wheelchair transportation and device safety expert
LINC Design LLC
Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Transportation, Industrial Design
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wheelchair transportation, human factors, public transit, railcar boarding, accessible air travel, wheelchair securement, wheelchair restraint, seatbelt, crash safety, ergonomics, accessibility, paratransit, wheelchair lift, medical device, ramp, school bus, walker safety, warnings, usability, ADA
Dr. Linda van Roosmalen brings over 25 years of experience in wheelchair transportation safety as a designer and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a key member of a select group of experts dedicated to researching Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Over the past two decades, Dr. van Roosmalen has been retained by both plaintiff and defendant councils, providing her expertise in various cases, including:
• Wheelchair transport safety on school buses, public buses, paratransit, non-emergency transport, private vehicles, rail systems, and airplanes.
• Lift and ramp access.
• Securement of wheelchairs and scooters, along with associated labeling.
• Seat belt restraints for wheelchair-seated occupants and related labeling.
• Accessibility for wheelchair users in various environments, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bathrooms, amusement parks, and public vehicles.
With a strong background in Industrial Design Engineering and a decade of industry experience, Dr. van Roosmal...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Pennsylvania
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Keith A. Bergman, PE
Bergman Engineering, LLC
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Premises Liability, Traffic Engineering
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Accident Reconstruction, Civil Engineering, Codes and Standards, Construction, Highway and Street Design, Job-Site Safety, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip Trip and Fall, Transportation, Traffic Engineering, Walkway Surface and Pavement Evaluation
Our mission: Bringing clarity to complexity.
Bergman Engineering is a forensic engineering firm that provides objective investigative analysis and consulting services as well as expert witness testimony. Hired for our expertise, we utilize our knowledge and experience to evaluate cases and claims with regard to civil engineering concepts.
This can extend to a number of different practice areas for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Our case experience ranges from small private claims to large civil claims. We have consulted in complex claims and litigation on behalf of corporations, attorneys, insurance companies, and municipal/government agencies.
Certified Professional Engineer: California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Rhode Island
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
South Carolina
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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John R Ballinger, III
Complex Insurance, Civil, Claims, Policy Form
Ballinger and Associates Risk Management Firm
Harrison, Tennessee
Insurance, Transportation
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Insurance Claims Mgmnt, Insurance Bad Faith, Aviation, Insurance Automotive, Insurance Policy Form, Compliance, Accident Investigation, Trial Strategy, Insurance Claims Handlling, Regulatory, Errors and Ommissions, Jury Selection Strategy, Insurance Contracts, Trucking, Risk Management, Voir Dire
John Ballinger brings a unique perspective as an expert-witness. He is one of the few in the insurance industry who is a licensed insurance agent, broker, surplus lines broker, public adjuster, and Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator. As an insurance insider and risk mitigation expert, he sees alignment between insurance policies (contracts), operational policies and procedures, and agreements with clients and vendors as one of the most overlooked areas of liability risk, creating large gaps in consistency and implementation. This understanding of insurance and risk has allowed Mr. Ballinger to help organizations save over $100 million in potential loss through risk analysis and mitigation.
For over 20 years, Mr. Ballinger has worked with clients in a variety of industries navigating the complicated matrix of ACA, EPA, DOL, IRS, OSHA, and DOT regulations. This deep understanding of federal regulations and his efforts to obtain multiple licenses and certifications gives him the ability t...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Tennessee
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Charles (Chuck) W. Clowdis
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Transportation, Business Operations
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Logistics, Transport Costs Analysis, Supply Chain issues, Fleets, Intermodal, Private and Dedicated Contract Carriage, Dray operations, Port operations, 3PL Contracts, Best Business Practices in Transport & Logistics, Modal Cost Analysis, Freight Movement Studies
Four decades experience in transportation arena. Motor Carrier executive.
Transportation cost specialist, Supply Chain design, review, implementation; outsourcing specialist; pvt. fleet assessment; commodity flow info. Demand-planning, as well as Network Design, assessment, and rationalization of Plant and Distribution Center site selection.
Transportation Cost Specialist: Trucking, Air Cargo, Rail, Intermodal, Barge Port & Airport Dray.
Authored two books for the American Trucking Assns.: 'THE ART of GIVING QUALITY SERVICE in the Motor Carrier Industry” and "The TRUCK DRIVER".
Created The North American Truck Load RATE INDEX in 1983. The INDEX offers truck-load benchmark freight rates for dry van operations to/from over 15,000 origin/destination pairs.
At IHS Markit : Managing Director-Transportation, Economics & Country Risk: Managed TRANSEARCH, Cargo Flow Analysis annual project.(aka Reebie Data) as well as transport related consulting projects.
Operational Consulting ex...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
Texas
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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Randy L Phares
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.
Texas
Products Liability, Transportation
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packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
Randy Phares is an expert in packaging, distribution, transportation and manufacturing, especially corrugated and folding carton packaging. He is also an expert on pallets, crating, warehousing and transporting products by semi-truck. He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champi...
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Alex Zuttre
Airline Ticketing, Pricing & Travel Tech Expert
Sage Send, LLC
Richardson, Texas
Travel & Tourism, Transportation
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Airline ticketing systems, Global Distribution System (GDS), NDC and ONE Order, Online Travel Agency, Offer & Order Management, Travel Agency, Schedule change, Refund eligibility, Ancillary fees, PNR/GDS data analysis, Mispriced fares, Fare rule interpretation, Denied boarding, Overbooking, Loyalty program
Alex Zuttre provides independent, litigation-oriented expertise on airline ticketing, travel distribution, and airline retailing technology. He has more than 15 years of experience in senior product leadership and system design roles within the global airline technology sector. His work includes leading the development of reservation interfaces, digital booking platforms, commercial product systems, inventory and schedule tools, and modern offer and order management capabilities used by international carriers and large travel intermediaries.
Mr. Zuttre previously spent 10+ years with Amadeus, one of the world’s largest airline technology providers, supporting North American and international airlines on digital distribution, reservation platform customization, retailing strategies, schedule and inventory processing, ancillary product sales, and integration between airlines and travel agencies. He later held senior product leadership roles building next-generation airline retailing ...
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Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L., FIISE
Logistics, Trucking, Warehousing, Forklifts, 3PL
Solomon Bruce Consulting LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Trucking, Management
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Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Sourcing, Logistics, Inventory Control, Aviation Logistics, Aviation, Military Logistics, Trucking, Business Operations, Material Handling, Forklift and Forklift safety, 3rd Party Logistics, Procurement, Freight Brokers, Motor Carriers
Dr. Michels is a licensed professional industrial engineer. He has provided depositions and testified in state and federal courts all over the USA. He has led organizations in major metal manufacturing operations, responsible for over 1700 vehicles in fleets to include all types of vehicles-- long haul trucks, local delivery trucks and freight line trucks, watercraft.
He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of Texas and Montana as well as a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL).
He has managed over 2 Million square feet of industrial and warehouse space in the Arctic, Pacific and the United States.
He has testified in state and federal courts on logistics, manufacturing, transportation and supply chain matters.
He was the Dean of the College of Business at Montana State University-Billings, as well as the Dean, School of Systems and Logistics, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, Ohio.
He is certified by SOLE, the International Society of Logist...
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Billy Weaver
Truck/Bus Wrecks Is What We Do!
Safety & Compliance Consultants
Kemah, Texas
Transportation, Safety
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CMV Compliance, FMCSR, DOT- NON Dot Fleet Vehicles, ELD, Hours of Service, Commercial Trucking, Bus, Driver Behavior, Freight Broker, HazMat, Fleet Operations, Loading and Unloading, Forklift Operations, DOT Inspections, Pilot Car and Flagger, Driver Qualifications, Policy and Procedures, DOT Audit
Over 30 years of experience in Transportation, Safety, Compliance, and Logistics.
Providing Litigation Support for both Plaintiff and Defense Counsel.
Sponsorship with AAJ, ATAA, Texas State Bar, TLU
Contact Billy- bweaver@dotsafetyconsulting.com
(409) 234-6889
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Vincenzo Anastasi
Trucks and tractor-trailer accident investigation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia
Trucking, Transportation
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Truck accidents, DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations , driver fitness and hour of service, vehicle inspection, flatbed and box trailers, pneumatic and tanker trailers, dump trailers, load securement, hazardous material handling and transportation, tractor-trailer coupling failures
Commercial Vehicle Expert – formally trained by SEAK in expert witness practice – with over a decade of firsthand tractor-trailer driving experience and nearly 1.3 million accident-free miles driven.
Since 2018, I have served as technical advisor to drivers, fleet managers, and other professionals in navigating regulatory compliance, performing safety inspections, and conducting thorough investigations into commercial vehicle accidents. My experience includes investigations of tractor/trailer coupling failures and accidents related to winter driving hazards. Currently operating commercial vehicles and maintaining an active presence on the road ensures my expertise remains relevant with the evolving road infrastructure, vehicle technologies, and transportation industry.
Core areas of expertise include:
• Standard of care for commercial vehicle operation.
• Vehicle safety inspection.
• Load securement.
• Flatbed, dry-bulk, tanker, dump trailer, dry van, and temperature...
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Erik Roeder
Auto, RV, Boat, Mechanical and Electrical Expert
EJR Consulting
Seattle, Washington
Transportation, Automotive
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Automotive, Truck, RV, Motorhome, Mechanic, Electrical, Engine, Chassis, Boat, Marine, Diminished value, Loss of use, Inspection, Transmission, Trailer, Mechanical, Water damage, Vessel, Industry Standard, Best Business Practice
Erik has over 30-years of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining cars, light trucks, marine craft and all types of recreational vehicles. His broad education and hands-on experience make him an outstanding expert with the ability to provide reasonable, fact based and pertinent opinions.
As a mechanic Erik has repaired or serviced every component and system on cars, light trucks, RVs, and boats; Erik has a thorough knowledge of how and why this equipment works. The combination of automotive and construction experience make Erik uniquely qualified for motorhome and trailer cases.
Recent case subject matters include RV flood damage, high performance engine failure, repair shop negligence, RV recall, mechanical repair on a comercial fishing boat, traffic accident caused by mechanical failure, and a car fire. These have been in state and federal court in various states.
Erik has provided document review, research, inspections, reports and testimony to plaintiff and defense at...
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Captain Ronald J Short
Licensed Maritime Master of Oceans (retired)
Short Maritime Consultants, LLC.
Yakima, Washington
Maritime, Transportation
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Vessel Safety Training, Vessel Risk Management, Vessel Maintenance Management, Research Vessel Operations, Accident Root Cause Analysis, Small Passenger Ship Operations <1600 Gross Tons Domestic, Vessel Risk Assessment, Vessel SMS, Sport Charter Boat
Professional Summary
Ronald J. Short is a highly proficient, motivated, and dynamic licensed Master with extensive experience in vessel management, both internationally and along coastal regions. He has worked with various types of vessels, including passenger, supply, oceanographic, break bulk, and special purpose explosive carriers. Ronald excels in maintaining effective working relationships and employs a high-energy, hands-on approach to management, demonstrating excellent communication skills and critical thinking during vessel operations. He is committed to continuous learning and applying new technologies and industry trends.
Key Skills:
• Ship Piloting and Navigation
• Operations Management
• Productivity Enhancement
• Crew Training and Management
• Marine Research Operations
• Critical Problem Solving
• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Team Building & Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Maritime Safety Training
• Client Relationship Management
• Cost Containment
• Mainten...
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Jocelyn S Mamchur, PE
RRFB & Pedestrian Safety Expert
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Traffic Engineering, Transportation
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Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB), pedestrian safety, crosswalk expert, traffic signals, municipal engineering, standard of care, roadway lighting, ADA compliance, beacon failure, signal maintenance, traffic control devices, public agency liability, human factors, sight distance, MUTCD, pedestrian visibility
Jocelyn Mamchur, PE is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in municipal infrastructure design and operations. Her professional background includes roadway design, pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, roadway lighting, underground utilities, and ADA compliance within a large public agency environment.
Ms. Mamchur specializes in pedestrian safety systems, including Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and other pedestrian warning devices. Her expertise includes system design, placement, power and detection systems, visibility and conspicuity, inspection protocols, maintenance practices, and operational performance. She routinely evaluates issues involving partial system failures, device outages, sight distance, driver yielding behavior, and agency response to reported malfunctions.
She provides standard-of-care analysis for matters involving public agencies and consulting engineers, with a focus on real-world municipal practices, staffing constraints, document...
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Scott L Turner
Truck Crash and Incidents; FMCSA(R); Standards
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
West Virginia
Trucking, Transportation
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Trucking safety and compliance, fatigue driving of trucks, truck driver fitness, motor carrier fitness, cargo tank truck, forklift injury, trucking accident, truck loading/offloading injuries, negligent hire & retention, driver qualifications, load securement failure, construction zone accidents
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4iAYD2-ns
Serving as an Expert Witness practice dedicated to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and/or incidents on a nationwide basis (all 50-states) and Canada, our highly qualified and well-rounded expert opinions are supported by in excess of 30 years-experience regarding our Chief Consultant (Scott L Turner), and in-excess of a collective of 100-years regarding our dedicated Senior Consultants (all FMCSA Level 1 Roadside Enforcement trained) in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes, CMV incident investigation, load securement failure, Motor Carrier and professional CMV driver fitness, negligent hire/retention claims, loading dock claims with CMV involvement, fatigue and/or inattentive driving claims, post-crash CMV inspection by in-house FMCSA roadside enforcement Level 1 MCSAP-NASI trained personnel, and general CMV transportation related litigation.
Our Chief Consultant has personally responded to and/or investigated in ...
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