Materials expert witnesses may consult on material failure analysis, building materials, material testing, and industrial materials processing. SFgate.com reports this week that the new eastern span of the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge has bolts made from galvanized steel that is virtually identical to that banned for use on bridges due to…
Cell phone tracking expert witnesses may provide reports regarding electronic surveillance, internet and computer surveillance, cell phone tracking and associated matters. In INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY VERSUS CELLPHONE PINGING: The Tension between Modern Technology, Constitution and the Courts, Houston criminal lawyer John Floyd and paralegal Billy Sinclair describe cell phone pinging and…
In Construction site injuries/fatalities OSHA expert witness Jon J. Pina writes: Construction sites have ranked high on OSHA’s “hit list” for random inspections simply because of their high fatality rate. Due to the nature of different tasks among various contractors many hazards may exist and develop on a continual basis…
Wrongful death expert witnesses may consult on issues involving wrongful death claims, wrongful death lawsuits, and wrongful death awards. A New York wrongful death case joined the multidistrict litigation taking place in Philadelphia against McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Cathleen Murphy filed suit after the death of her husband Michael…
Silicone expert witnesses may opine on silicone products, silicone polymer and silicone gel-filled breast implants. Five French executives at French company Poly Implant Prothese went on trial in Marseilles, France, over implants found to be unsafe. Over 300,000 women around the world got the implants which has resulted in 5,000…
In Property & Casualty Insurance Procurement & Litigation (Ten Recurring Themes Every Lawyer Should Know) insurance expert witness David L. Stegall, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPA, of Risk Consulting & Expert Services writes on ten recurring themes that often lead to litigation. Attorneys either dealing in insurance procurement litigation issues or…
White collar crime expert witnesses may testify regarding fraud examination, business crimes, white collar employees, and fraud. This week Evan B. Dooley of Mount Pleasant, TN, was sentenced in Chicago to five years in federal prison for violating the Commodity Exchange Act. Dooley made unlawful futures trades on the Chicago…
Psychiatry expert Dr. Erik David Knudson examined Aaron Schaffhausen and testified in St. Croix County District Court that he believes Schaffhausen was sane when he killed his three daughters in July. Schaffhausen admits to killing his children but says he is not responsible due to his mental illness. The jury…
Environmental toxicology expert witnesses may write reports and opine regarding toxic chemicals exposure, PCBs, forensic toxicology, and related matters. The Washington state Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony on legislation to ban two carcinogenic flame retardants in car seats, strollers and other products made for young children. Chlorinated…
In Property & Casualty Insurance Procurement & Litigation (Ten Recurring Themes Every Lawyer Should Know) property insurance expert witness David L. Stegall, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPA, of Risk Consulting & Expert Services writes on ten recurring themes that often lead to litigation. Attorneys either dealing in insurance procurement litigation issues…