FORENSIC ENGINEERING: Forensic traffic review is an area of expertise at Schneider Engineering, PLLC. Our engineers are recognized by leading law firms as traffic safety experts. We have been involved in high profile cases, where our expert review and evaluation of road design and accidents analysis has been utilized to determine where failure resulted.
Schneider Engineering, PLLC provides the following services as part of the Forensic Traffic Engineering Program:
Traffic accident and reconstruction analysis via vehicle dynamics, mechanics and road characteristics
Sight line review
Signal timing
Gathering of field data
Drawing to determine validity of statements
Traffic flow evaluation
Safety of road evaluation
Traffic impact studies
Traffic pavement marking and signage design
parking review
Pedestrian accidents
CIVIL ENGINEERING: Schneider Engineering, PLLC can assist with all aspects of traffic engineering and design of commercial and residential sites. Schneider Engineering, PLLC has expertise in:
Traffic Impact Studies
Project coordination
Review and approval of shop drawings and test results submitted by contractors
Storm and sanitary sewer design
Field inspection of on-site drainage and paving
Design/Resign of: Parking, Drainage, Lighting, Landscaping, Curbs and sidewalks, and Landfills
Plans and specifications for commercial building construction including site work
Development/review of site plans for code and regulation compliance and efficiency of operation
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Licensed Professional Engineer
BS Civil Engineering - Ohio State University
MS Traffic and Transportation Engineering - Polytechnic University
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Taught Professional Engineering Exam Course
- traffic and economics
Guest Speaker at NYS Law Society - Zoning issues
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: Thousands....37 years of experience
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Accident Reconstruction
Zoning
Condemnation
Construction Projects
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Dozens
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 5 years ago
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Dozens of times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Dozens of times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Over 30 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, analyzes of accident data, traffic impact studies, site inspections, contract reviews
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $240.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $240.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $240.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $240.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: All out-of-pocket fees at cost.
