Steven Schneider :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

H2M Architects + Engineers: H2M’s multi-disciplined staff provides multiple lines of cause and origin (C&O) related work. In addition to the traffic accident/slip and falls fields Steven Schneider is involved in, H2M employs numerous structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers who have extensive experience in all types of claims including structural undermining and/or collapse, water intrusion events, storm events, wind damage, mechanical and electrical failures. All of H2M’s professional engineers are adept at all types of estimating software (Xactimate, etc). Steven Schneider, P.E. has over 50 years of experience in the traffic accident and engineering fields. He specializes in forensic traffic accident analysis and reconstruction. Our engineers are recognized by leading law firms as traffic accident and safety analysis expert witnesses in both Civil and Criminal cases. We have been involved in both small and high-profile cases, where our experts review and evaluate road design, traffic signal design, sight distance issues, stopping sight distances, full traffic accident reconstruction, signage issues, construction site accidents, etc. We use the design criteria of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE), MUTCD, AASHTO, and other industry-wide standards acceptable across the country. We are also involved in all types of building code violation cases.

He can also assist you with all aspects of traffic engineering, zoning of commercial and residential sites, including:

*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, 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

Areas of Expertise

Accident Investigation
Accident Reconstruction
Automotive
Bicycle
Black Box/Data Recorder
Building Codes
Civil Engineering
Commercial Real Estate
Concrete/Cement
Construction
Construction Safety
Design Engineering
Eminent Domain
Facility Engineering
Forensic Engineering
Home Inspections
Ladders & Scaffolds
Land Use & Zoning
Mapping & Surveying
OSHA
Personal Injury
Pipelines
Private Investigators
Professional Engineering
Real Estate Malpractice
Real Estate Valuation
Residential Real Estate
Safety Engineering
Seat Belts & Air Bags
Slip, Trip & Fall
Traffic/Highway Safety
Transportation Engineering
Transportation Safety
Utilities

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: Licensed Professional Engineer New York, New Jersey and Florida
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 License Exam Courses - traffic and economics
Guest Speaker at NYS Law Society - Zoning issues
Expert Witness in All Courts
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....54 years of experience
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: *Traffic Accident Reconstruction
*Roadway and Traffic Signal Design
*Trip/Falls of All Types
*Building Code Violations
*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 of times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?: A: 2018
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 50 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: consulting, traffic accident reconstruction, roadway and traffic signal design, analyzes of accident data, traffic impact studies, site inspections, contract reviews, expert witness
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: $400.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: $400.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: $450.00 per hour, less for my staff
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: $450.00 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, including mileage, travel expenses, tolls, etc.

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