While no-fault insurance laws can make the claims process a lot easier for policyholders, an insurance expert says the policy is costing drivers millions in excess auto insurance payments due to so many people taking advantage of the system. According to Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute, no-fault…
Trucking expert witnesses may write reports and opine on trucking and transportation rules and regulations, qualifications of truck drivers, federal motor vehicle safety standards, as well as related issues. At the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website, links to key FMCSA programs include: * Border and International Safety * Commercial…
Federal motor vehicle safety standards expert witnesses may write reports and opine on the federal motor carrier safety regulations, qualifications of truck drivers, hours-of-service (HOS) requirements, as well as related issues. On its website the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offers trucking rulemakings and notices including a Department of Transportation…
At Consultox.com, benzene expert witness Dr. Richard Parent writes on benzene exposure. Benzene is a highly volatile aromatic hydrocarbon solvent which is present in most petroleum distillates such as Stoddard solvent and mineral spirits. Recent advances in the purification process for these solvents has reduced the benzene content significantly, but…
On his website, document examination expert witness Richard T. Picciochi answers the following question: How can attorneys make sure a handwriting examiner is really a scientist? Scientific training is the most suitable basic qualification. When selecting a handwriting or document examiner consider if he or she has a science degree…
Dan Cook, a commercial real estate developer, filed a complaint in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, PA, alleging that borough officials lost nearly all of his evidence. Of the 38 pages of expert witness testimony and exhibits as part of a request for a zoning change, 35 pages of…
In Get with IT: Once More Into the Breach, Kevin Beaver, information security expert witness with Principle Logic, LLC, writes: Imagine the scenario: Your network has been penetrated and sensitive data has been exposed. From a public relations mess, to an expensive forensics analysis, to improper handling of breach notifications,…
Insurance expert witnesses may write reports and testify on property insurance, insurance regulations, casualty insurance, and related topics. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has told Congress that there is insufficient insurance expertise on the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Adequate representation of insurance regulators on the Financial Stability Oversight Council…
Jonathan Taylor testified in Congress as an agriculture expert witness and spoke on regulatory impediments to job creation in the Northeast. Taylor serves on the state board of directors for New York Farm Bureau. He is well-versed about the impact of costly regulations on agriculture and jobs, NYFB officials said.…
On his website, document examination expert witness Richard T. Picciochi answers the following questions: How can forensic document examiners help attorneys? A forensic document examiner (FDE) can assist clients by resolving a variety of disputed signature, handwriting and document problems including contested wills, deeds, contracts, mortgages, insurance forms, nuptial agreements,…