We do accident investigation and reconstruction in the following areas: (1) Vehicle collisions (2) Industrial accidents (3) Mechanical and Electromechanical Products-related accidents and Products Liability (4) Construction site accidents (5) Invitee-Premise accidents (6) Heavy equipment accidents (7) Chemical and physical explosions,fires, and electrocutions (8) Chemical spill accidents (9) Intellectual property litigation involving mechanical inventions, and many more. Over a period of 45 years we have investigated several thousand mishaps and testified over 400 times in deposition and over 100 times in various courts with no successful adverse Dauber challenges. I am a retired, university engineering professor emeritus after 35 years of teaching and research during which I have been an active, licensed, consulting mechanical engineer and still am. Certified (ACTAR) traffic accident reconstructionist 2001-2006.For a more complete CV call Carl Hendin, my aide-de-camp, at 214-503-7450 for a copy or email me for a Word file copy.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ph.D. Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas, 1965-67; M.S. Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas, 1963-65; A.B. Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, 1958-62. Licensed Mechanical Engineer, Texas #40468. Accredited in traffic accident reconstruction, ACTAR #1177. Several certificated short courses in accident reconstruction, fires and explosions,vehicle injury biomechanics and electrical safety.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: ACTAR Certified (#1177)2001-2006; American Society for Metals, International (ASM); American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);Paper Reviewer for Journal of Vibration,Systems and Control; American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE); Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME); Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE); National Association of Fire Investigators
Sigma Xi science honorary
Tau Beta Pi engineering honorary
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Taught 24 different graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering over 35 years as a full time professor at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Now Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering. Retired from fulltime teaching in 2001.Have testified over 300 times in deposition and over 75 times in court.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: NO.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 300 times as testifying expert, over 600 times as consulting expert.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Matters related to forensic mechanical engineering which have the potential to be involved in litigation, including mishaps such as vehicle collisions, industrial and construction accidents, failure of mechanical and electromechanical products and also intellectual property matters such as patent infringement related to mechanical inventions. A more complete CV can be faxed or emailed to you on short notice. Call Carl, my aide-de-camp at 214-503-7450.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About 50%. It varies from month to month.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: About 50%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 75 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: January 2007.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Over 100 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over 100 times.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 45 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, investigation and reconstruction, testing, reports, site inspections, preparing questions for cross examination of experts, preparing courtroom models, animations and demonstrations; photography and videography; exhibits.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 195 after initial phone calls and retention. No charges until retained. All work on plaintiff cases charged against retainers received in advance of work. Minimum retainer of 4 hours ($800)per case. However, initial retainer depends on the amount of time needed initially in case, so could be more especially if travel is involved.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 195. Averages about $2/page for depositions.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 195 with 4 hour minimum plus travel time. Preparation time (file review)is extra.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 195 with 4 hour minimum plus travel time and standby time.Preparation time is extra.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses at cost; mileage@ $0.70/mile. Engineering Assistant time for actual work on case or file or field work @ $70/hr. Archive fees and fees per image and/or print for photography both digital and film; archive fees and copy fees for video. Overnight postage fees at cost. No charges for small items (paper clips etc.)or long distance calls.
References
Andrew Payne, Howie & Sweeney, Dallas, TexasWilliam Cornelius, Tyler Texas
Steven Schortgen, Baker & Botts 214-953-4826
Todd Smith, Dallas, Texas
Tony Farah, Houston, Texas
Tom Stollenwerk, Touchstone Bernays, Dallas, Texas
Jim Francis, Dallas, Texas
David Dies, Orange, Texas
Richard Schechter, Houston, Texas
Lyle Rathwell, Houston, Texas
Note: telephone numbers to be supplied later or call me.I have many others.
