Temporary Traffic Control Expert Witnesses

Mesa, Arizona

Traffic Engineering, Construction - Construction Traffic Control, Traffic Engineer, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, PTOE, Highway Construction Zone, Temporary Traffic Control, Highway Construction, Intersection Sight Distance, Highway Signage, Road Signs, Traffic, Transportation Engineer, Work Zone, Construction Zone, Road Defects, Sight Distance

Professional Engineer (PE) and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) specializing in forensic evaluations of temporary and permanent traffic control, roadway design, highway construction zones, and traffic signal timing as they relate to vehicle and vehicle-pedestrian collisions. Hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy and have over 20 years (37,000+ hours) of experience in traffic engineering, roadway design, highway construction and maintenance, and related forensic investigations. Background as a Traffic Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, and Engineering Design Manager for the New Mexico Department of Transportation offers deep insight into temporary and permanent traffic control and roadway design issues surrounding vehicle collisions. Experience working for heavy civil highway and utility contractors provides the ability to clearly define the respective responsibilities of contractors and government agencies regarding co...

Sarasota, Florida

Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering - MOT, Temporary Traffic Control, Construction zone, Heavy vehicle, Commercial vehicle, Headlight and lighting analysis, Infotainment data analysis, Visibility and photometric analysis, Vehicle EDR black box analysis, Human factors analysis, Video analysis, Drone Pilot, FL

As an engineer, Mr. Barshinger applies the principles of design, analysis, testing, and safety to forensic evaluations involving traffic accident investigation and reconstruction. His professional background includes mechanical engineering positions in the manufacturing and consulting industries. His manufacturing experience includes assembling and testing electronic components and various products. Mr. Barshinger has been involved in product defect allegation cases involving a wide range of products. He has received specialized training in accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigation. His training also includes preserving and analyzing data stored in vehicles such as airbag modules, engine control modules, GPS, and infotainment systems, as well as video footage analysis from various sources. He conducts vehicle accident and mechanical component investigations for clients throughout the southeast United States. Mr. Barshinger has also reconstructed crashes involving c...

Avoca, Iowa

Traffic Engineering, Transportation - work zone safety, temporary traffic control, MUTCD Compliance, pavement markings, highway signing, traffic control plans, construction zone safety, roadway work zones, traffic control devices, pavement marking operations, highway construction, traffic safety, roadway signage, lane closures, flagger operations, business owner

Matt Fatka has worked in the traffic safety industry since 2002, building his career from laborer to owner and executive of multiple traffic safety companies performing work across multiple states. Throughout his career, Mr. Fatka has gained firsthand experience in virtually every aspect of traffic safety contracting, including temporary traffic control, pavement markings, highway signing, work zone operations, estimating, project management, production, equipment management, quality control, safety, and executive leadership. His progression through every level of the business provides a unique perspective on how traffic safety work is actually planned, executed, and managed in the field. Mr. Fatka has served on numerous industry committees and boards with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Throughout his career, he has also held numerous industry certifications related to traffic safety, work zone operations, an...

Glenville, New York

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - Building, Highway, Bridge, Structures, pavement, trench, underground, drainage, traffic engineering, temporary traffic control, building envelope, roof, trip and fall, erosion, sewerage, directional boring, soils, trusses, construction vibration, groundwater

Over 1,000 Expert Opinions. Chief Senior Forensic Engineer with a background in Design, Inspection and Construction of Buildings, Bridges, Heavy Highway, and Field Engineering for State Government, Municipal, Institutional, Commercial, and Private sectors; including towers, culverts, and underground infrastructure related to Traditional Civil Engineering and Forensic Engineering and Forensic Investigation. Board-Certified Diplomate Senior Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Diplomate Building Inspection Engineer and Certified Structural Engineer through the former Structural Engineering Certification Board (2008-2022). Licensed to practice engineering in CT, FL, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WV, and the USVI. Provided Expert Testimony in over dozens of cases and Expert Opinions in over hundreds of cases involving wrongful death, injury, and property damage.