In Toxicity of Crude Oil and It’s Vapors environmental toxicology expert witness Dr. Richard Parent writes: Also contained in crude oil are several polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, many of which are also classified as known human carcinogens. These materials mostly have very limited volatility, but they can penetrate human and animal…
Trucking expert witnesses may write reports and testify on trucking and transportation rules and regulations, including federal motor carrier safety regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened its hours-of-service proposed rule to public comments in order to allow review of four new studies. FMCSA did not immediately say how…
In What the Defendant Can Do Wrong, security management and risk management expert witness Ira Somerson, BCFE, CPP, CSC, writes on organizing security functions. Senior management of most organizations believe that a security function is purely a cost center and does not produce any “net present value” to their organization.…
Tree expert witnesses may write reports and opine on tree pruning, the safety of nearby trees, and tree removal, among other topics. The Tree Care Industry Association reports that winter storms with high winds, ice and snow, put tremendous pressures on trees growing near houses or power lines. In their…
Silicone products expert witnesses may testify on sealants, intravenous tubes, microchips, paint, ultraviolet resistant sun lotion, and more. The Silicone Industry Association of Japan describes silicones as having “an exceptional breadth of chemical and physical qualities, making them the material of choice for industries ranging from aviation to textiles. Silicones…
Hospital governance expert witnesses may write reports and opine on hospital regulations, physician credentialing, hospital administration, and related topics. The MHA Health Careers Center describes the responsibilities of health care administrators and hospital governance professionals. Health care administrators are often called on to maintain and develop professional standards, procedures, and…
Arborist expert witnesses may provide reports on certified arborists, diagnosis and treatment of tree diseases, and related topics. Diagnosing tree problems requires a combination of knowledge, experience and keen observation. Most often it is not simply a case of identifying an insect or disease. Trees that die or decline usually…
Health care administration expert witnesses may write reports and opine on hospital regulations, physician credentialing, hospital administration, and related topics. The MHA Health Careers Center describes the responsibilities of health care administrators. Health care administrators, or health services administrators, have varying roles and functions depending on the size of the…
Marketing research expert witnesses may write reports and testify on market studies, market defense, marketing channels, marketing effectiveness, and related topics. The American Marketing Association is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. The AMA website offers a dictionary…
Silicone coating expert witnesses may write reports and opine on products including nonstick cookware and nonstick bakeware. The Cookware Manufacturers Association warns that: Nonstick coatings applied to noncommercial housewares for use in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense, or serve foods are exempt from the Food and Drug Administration’s food…