Mr. Rasnic is the Director of Forensic Services for Ryan Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with special expertise in the areas of machine design, guards, material handling, hydraulics and industrial processes. The depth of knowledge Russ brings to a case comes from twenty plus years of professional experience in industrial product design, process flow, failure analysis and manufacturing management. His background includes steel, aluminum and exotic metal parts design and fabrication, castings, ceramics, extrusions, optical and thermal systems, military specifications, OSHA, ANSI, automotive products, lift trucks and materials handling equipment.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering,
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer - Arkansas, Arizona, California, Tennessee
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Metals
Former Member NSPE
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Arkansas,
Ziglar Certified Trainer,
Spark Plug Technology - Exotic Research Conference
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: Numerous
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Materials Handling Equipment (Pallet Trucks, Stackers, Scissors Lift Tables,)
Propane Explosion, Agricultural Implements, Automotive Accident, Tractor Trailer Component Failure,
Ladder Failures,
HVAC,
Table Saw Accident,
Industrial Crane Accident,
Pump Jack Accident,
ATV Accident,
Wrecker Accident
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 60%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Sixteen
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: September, 2004
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Numerous
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Six
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 2 Years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Industrial consulting, testing, accident reconstruction, site inspections, expert testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 275.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 275.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel - $105 - $150.
References
Sherry L. Grguric,Bragg, Serota and Kuluva,
801 S. Figueroa St., Ste 2100,
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2575,
(213)612-5335
Daniel L. Volkema,
Palmer, Volkema, Thomas,
140 E. Town St., Ste 1100,
Columbus, OH 43215,
(614)221-4400
