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Dr. Eason combines experience from academia, industry, and consulting to address a variety of engineering and forensic subjects. His broad based materials engineering education allows him to examine product defect and safety issues of metals, plastics,...
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Steven Malek is an expert in vehicle engineering and heavy vehicle towing & recovery, including expertise in heavy truck repair. In the automotive industry, he performed root-cause analysis and resolution...
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Failure Analysis FAQs
What is a failure analysis expert witness?
A failure analysis expert witness is an individual with specialized knowledge in the investigation and determination of the causes of failures, particularly in engineering and product design, using analytical methods such as material testing, non-destructive evaluation, and computer simulations.
What is the role of a failure analysis expert witness?
Failure analysis expert witness plays a role in determining the cause of failure in legal proceedings.
How much can a person make as a failure analysis expert witness?
Failure analysis expert witnesses may make anywhere from $175 to $400 or more per hour, depending the negotiated rate between the retaining attorney and the expert.
What are the qualifications of a failure analysis expert witness?
Failure analysis expert witnesses should possess knowledge in engineering, materials science, and product design.
What type of evidence is gathered in a legal proceeding by a failure analysis expert witness?
A failure analysis expert witness gathers physical evidence, conducts tests and experiments, reviews documents and data, and provides expert opinions on the cause of failure in a legal proceeding.
In what type of cases would testimony be required from a failure analysis expert witness?
A failure analysis expert witness may be required in cases involving product liability, construction defects, industrial accidents, and transportation accidents where the cause of failure needs to be determined.