Human Factors Expert Witnesses
Accident Reconstruction & Safety Expert Witness Listings
Consultants and expert witnesses who may provide expert witness testimony regarding human factors may be found by clicking on the following links. Experts found here may consult on human behavior and human error. These experts may provide reports concerning occupant kinematics, reaction time, and human factors engineering. Expert witnesses found through this page may also testify regarding injury biomechanics and human factors engineering, among other topics.
You may limit your search for Human Factors expert witnesses to a specific area by selecting a state from the drop down box.
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Personal injury analyst. BA, MS, SM, PhD in physics & psychology (including MIT); 45 yrs R&D, teaching, trial testimony, industrial training, 'in the trenches'. Perception, vision, warnings, equipment/product design, vehicle/industrial accidents.
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Location: All 50 states. Kevin A. Rider, PhD, PE, CPE is a human factors expert, providing forensic engineering and specializing in catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, illumination and conspicuity, driver behavior/attention/distraction, workplace...
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Dr. Nancy Grugle is a Board-Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) with over 20 years of academic, research, industry and forensic experience in human factors. She is the owner and founder of Cognizant Forensics, a human factors expert witness firm...
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Dr. Abraham has over forty years of international experience consulting to insurance companies, municipalities, government agencies, and the legal profession. He has consulted in more than 3,500 matters involving human factors, safety, personal injury...
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Ellen Szubski, Ph.D., is the senior human factors consultant at The Warren Group. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Clemson University. Ellen is also...
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Illinois and Indiana
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R. Kevin Smith, P.E., D.F.E. is President of R. K. Smith Engineering Inc. since 1997, a mechanical engineering safety and design consulting firm. Kevin has consulted on over a thousand matters nationwide...
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Texas
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Joseph Aviation Consulting (JAC), offers over 50 years of worldwide aviation experience. This level of expertise includes over 30,000 flight hours in over 85 models of aircraft ranging from General Aviation...
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Multiple Locations
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Jodie E. Immell, BSME, ACTAR, has over 25 years of experience in accident reconstruction and has investigated thousands of cases. Her expertise includes in-depth analysis of a wide variety of collision...
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California
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Ph.D. in civil engineering-transportation engineering. I provide expert witness services in traffic engineering, highway design, roadway design, pavements, design standards, traffic control devices, accident...
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Michigan
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Mr. Steven Hall holds a B.S.E. in Engineering Physics and an M.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has expertise in the fields of warnings and instructions...
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California
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I am an industrial hygienist and safety professional with over twenty-five years of experience in health and safety, industrial hygiene, thermal comfort and heat stress, mold, and indoor air quality exposure...
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California
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Dr. Roy Artal is an experienced medical-legal expert witness with 20 plus years of experience representing both plaintiff and defense. A multi board-certified pulmonologist, sleep medicine specialist,...
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Multiple Locations
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Ph.D. – Biomedical Engineering (Orthopaedic Biomechanics & Tissue Engineering), University of Texas at Austin
M.Sc. – Engineering Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering (Computational Mechanics), University...
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Multiple Locations
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Diane Trainor, Ph.D., CHCM
Certified Hazard Control Manager & Workplace Safety Expert
Dr. Trainor is an expert in the fields of Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health, and Occupational Ergonomics....
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California
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ARBIO has offices in Truckee, CA (CalNeva) and Orange, CA (Main Office).
Qualified in both Accident Reconstruction & Forensic Biomechanical Engineering, ARBIO (Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics)...
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England
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Mark is currently providing Commercial Aviation Advisory and Expert Witness Services through his company, 29 Aero Limited.
Mark is a qualified aviation professional with forty-five years’ experience...
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Multiple Locations
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Dr. Ravi Patel is an expert in biomedical engineering with specific focuses on medical devices and human biomechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from the University of Colorado...
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Michigan
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Dr. Mark Lehto—Co-Founder and Professor at Purdue University. He completed his Ph.D. in engineering at the University of Michigan, where he specialized in human factors engineering, in particular warnings...
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California
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Richard Rinker is a retired Sergeant of Police with the Los Angeles Police Department, founding member of the LAPD Collision Reconstruction team, and retired Collision Reconstructionist with L.A. Metropolitan...
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Connecticut
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Since 2010, the President and Managing Member of CLM Engineering Associates, LLC, which concentrates its focus on forensic engineering/expert witness work for the insurance industry and legal community....
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California
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Paul Jacobs is a testifying expert specializing in Daytime & Nighttime Visibility Studies, Photography & Photo Analysis, Videography & Video Analysis, Photogrammetry, 3D Modeling & Animations, and various...
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Multiple Locations
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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Michigan
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BUILDING & PREMISES EXPERT, Review and research to render opinions on correct building codes and life-safety standards concerning construction, ADA & OSHA issues. Opinions on causation & foreseeability,...
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Washington
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Dr. Rosenberg is a highly experienced user interface and human factors expert with extensive expert witness experience specializing in user interface design, human factors, software engineering, virtual...
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Texas
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Since 1988, Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC (“RWFE”) has provided engineering services to industries and government labs, as well as litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing...
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Connecticut
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Michael W. Boyce, Ph.D., is a human factors scientist and principal of Boyce Human Performance, LLC. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied/Experimental Human Factors Psychology (University of Central Florida) and...
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Florida
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Founded in 1988, Atlas Safety & Security Design Inc., is a female - owned minority business enterprise which provides expert consultation in such areas as: compliance audits for the Americans With Disabilites...
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Virginia
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Dr. Jeffrey Hickman has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His Ph.D. research focused on...
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Multiple Locations
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Kristopher J Seluga, M.S., P.E. (CT & NY)
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published...
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Texas
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Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government...
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Multiple Locations
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Who is The Kilpatrick Group, PA?
Our mission is to provide to you forensic mechanical design engineering services. We are dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of forensic...
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California
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Dr. Gavin Huntley-Fenner is a nationally recognized expert in human factors and safety whose problem-solving skills and communication style have made him widely sought after as a consultant. Along with...
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Arkansas
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Dr. David C. Paulus is a nationally recognized expert in mechanical engineering, human factors, and product design, with over two decades of academic, research, and litigation consulting experience. He...
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Multiple Locations
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Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
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California
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PhD Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, MS Mechanics from Illinois Institute of Technology, BS Civil Engineering from Cooper Union. Licensed Professional Engineer (Safety) State of California.
Accident...
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Illinois
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Mr. Wheeler is a registered and degreed fire protection and safety engineer with over 45 year' experience. Mr. Wheeler is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and is registered in over 25...
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Multiple Locations
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Ms. Campbell has over 24 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and testifying in matters involving a variety of forensic engineering issues. She is an expert in the following: industrial accident...
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Multiple Locations
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With over 3 decades of combined experience with at-scene collision investigation, reconstruction, EDR imaging/analysis and witness testimony, Sol Forensics, LLC can provide you with the expertise you need....
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California
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Referred to by respected and experienced law enforcement and security civil and criminal attorneys as “The expert’s expert.” Representing agency defense and concerned plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys...
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Tennessee
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In 2013, Vernon Pruitt retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after serving 32 years. He completed the Accident Reconstruction course in 1999 and became a Trooper Reconstructionist for Troop A, Memphis...
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New York
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Frederick G. Bremer AIA, NCARB offers investigations, technical analysis, reports, and expert testimony. Mr. Bremer was the Director of Architecture or Director of Store Design for three major grocery...
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New York
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Carl Berkowitz, Ph.D., PE, AICP is a transportation and traffic engineering expert and serves as a litigation consultant. He is frequently consulted at the initial stages of a potential litigation for...
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Connecticut
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Badia, "Buddy" Ontra has been working with natural stone since 1982. First as a union commercial installer in the early to mid '80's. He worked as a residential countertop fabricator 1985 to present....
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Multiple Locations
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Dr. Ngai is an expert in biomechanical & biomedical engineering. Her casework involves the investigation of traumatic injuries, including medical implants and devices; automobile crashes; and premises,...
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Connecticut and Wisconsin
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Mr. Rohde is a highly qualified Sr. Certified Technical Crash Reconstruction Professional. He has thirty four years experience in light truck, auto, bicycle, pedestrian, snowmobile, ATV, and motorcycle...
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New York
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Mr. Levine is a Professional Engineer in NY and NJ in private consulting practice since 1983. He has worked in the field of Traffic, Highway and Civil Engineering since 1970. He has a BSCE from Michigan...
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Nationwide
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Matthew provides 30 years of aviation working experience to his expert witness practice. Matthew has worked for several large law firms providing expert witness reports and deposition involving a number...
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New York
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I am a railroad expert and ACTAR-accredited Railroad Accident Reconstructionist. Electrical Engineer and former Supervisor of Signal Construction & Maintenance for a major Class I railroad. Have handled...
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Michigan
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Ms. Raina Shah is a Principal Consultant in the Human Factors group and directs chemical risk communication activities. She has extensive experience in litigation matters related to chemical hazard communication,...
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Colorado
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Dr. Purswell has been qualified as an expert in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Industrial Safety (including OSHA issues) and Product Safety. He has testified in numerous cases with respect to the adequacy...
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Colorado
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FORENSIC ENGINEERING: We conduct incident investigations when a medical device may have contributed to death or injury. We inspect and test medical devices to determine their safety and function relative...
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Florida
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Michael Vredenburgh, M.S., is the Principal Expert at Vantage Forensics, bringing over 15 years of experience in Human Factors Engineering, Applied Biomechanics, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Retained...
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Pennsylvania
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Dennis Eckstine has over 30 years experience in engineering, quality, and product safety including company representative at trial for equipment manufacturers. He has expertise and extensive experience...
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Michigan
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Mr. Brian Grieser holds a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a master’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Mr. Grieser has...
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Arizona
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Dr. Lewis has spent over 12 years researching cognitive neuroscience and engineering psychology, initially working in multiple laboratories at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she...
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Multiple Locations
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($180ph review NY, NJ, MD, PA, DE, VA, DC, WV)
• Accident Reconstruction: Car, Bus, Truck, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Rollovers
• Biomechanics,Occupant Injury
• Safety Standards, Falls
• Building...
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Alabama
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Dr. Victoria Ballard, MSE, PE, CSP, CHFP, is an industrial and systems engineering expert specializing in human factors, occupational safety, and forensic analysis. With over sixteen years of experience...
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Multiple Locations
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Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.
We...
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Michigan
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Mr. Jared Frantz is a Certified Human Factors Professional who specializes in human factors/ergonomics, warnings, and product, occupational, and premises safety. He holds a B.S.E. and M.S.E. from the University...
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Pennsylvania
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Robert T. Lynch, P.E., earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Physics and Mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College before attending the University of Virginia where he obtained a Master of Science...
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Alabama
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-James R. Cudworth Professor of Comp. Sci., Univ. of Alabama
-Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies (CS, UA)
-Editor-in-Chief, Computing in Science & Engineering (IEEE CS)
-Expertise: empirical...
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Delaware
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Dr. McCartney is a Senior Safety Engineer and Expert Witness. Dr. McCartney holds certifications as a: Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician, Certified Safety and Health...
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Florida
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Joe is an accident reconstructionist delivering meticulous and comprehensive collision analysis and reconstruction services catering to both passenger and commercial vehicles. Employing state-of-the-art...
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Colorado
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Illumination Engineer, consultant, teacher, inventor, forensics investigator, and expert in lighting. My 30+ years of experience has immersed me in different facets of the lighting industry. I have worked...
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Florida
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Dr. Lloyd holds a PhD in Human Factors (Ergonomics), with specialization in Injury Biomechanics and is triple board-certified. He is a distinguished authority in motorcycle accident reconstruction, injury...
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Illinois
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Serving Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Michigan. We are a full-service crash reconstruction and consulting agency.
Whether your case involves motorcycles, light vehicles, or heavy...
Human Factors FAQs
What is a human factors expert witness?
A human factors expert witness is a professional who applies scientific knowledge of human behavior and performance to the design of products, systems, and environments. They evaluate the interactions between people and technology, identify potential errors, and may testify on safety, efficiency, and usability.
What is the role of a human factors expert witness?
The role of a human factors expert witness is to provide expertise on the interaction between people and systems, including ergonomics, safety, and design.
How much can a person make as a human factors expert witness?
Human factors expert witnesses usually earn in a range from $150-$400 per hour, and sometime more, depending on whether it is for testimony or investigation.
What are the qualifications of a human factors expert witness?
The qualifications necessary to be a human factors expert witness in legal proceedings include understanding of ergonomics, safety culture, and human error, as well as strong research and analytical skills.
What type of evidence is gathered in a legal proceeding by a human factors expert witness?
A human factors expert witness may gather evidence such as eyewitness accounts, accident reports, and physical evidence to analyze human behavior and decision-making in a legal proceeding.
What types of cases involve expert opinions from a human factors expert witness?
Cases involving accidents, product liability, workplace safety, and medical malpractice may require expert opinions from a human factors expert witness to analyze human behavior, cognition, and performance.
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