Fra Expert Witnesses

Redlands, California

Transportation, Railroad - Railroad, Passenger Trains, Commuter Trains, Freight Trains, Railroad Operations, Grade Crossing Accidents/Incidents, Federal Railroad Administration, FRA, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, Train Derailments, FELA, Railway Safety Act

Railroad Expert Witnesses (REW), founded by Daniel O'Connell, specializes in providing expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants in railroad-related litigation. With a career spanning since 1978 in various roles across freight, passenger, and commuter trains, Daniel O'Connell brings extensive knowledge and experience to the table for a comprehensive evaluation of incidents. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including railroad crossing incidents, employee and passenger fatalities or injuries. In recent years, Daniel O'Connell has taken on significant roles in expert witness cases, handling multiple active cases, conducting investigations, and producing reports in preparation for trial testimony. In addition to Railroad Expert Witnesses (REW), REW also encompasses Double Track Consulting (DTC), which emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially focused on delivering training to Conductors and Engineers across several railroads, DTC has si...

Tampa, Florida

Transportation, Railroad - Transit Accident Expert Witness, Light Rail Accident, Streetcar Accident, Tram Accident, Automated People Mover, Airport People Mover, Plane Train, Bus Accident, Rail Derailment, Transit Safety, Transit Operations, Fixed Guideway, System Safety, Safety Certification, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Standard of Care, FTA, FRA, DOT

Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems. With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes. Areas of focus include: Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and tr...