Transportation Expert Witnesses in California

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...

Carmel Valley, California

Traffic Engineering, Engineering - Transportation, Roadway design, Design immunity, Construction zone collisions, bicycles, traffic control devices and systems

Roadway design defect review of public, private roadway with determination of possible dangerous condition and liability; Design immunity; Compliance with standards of care; Construction zone collisions; Investigation of collision site – all roadway types, all land use types, all jurisdictions, all types of vehicles - including bicycles - and pedestrians. Traffic Engineer (CA Reg. #1179), Civil Engineer (CA Lic. #36644), Transportation Engineer, General Engineering Contractor (CA Lic. #391026), Consulting City Traffic Engineer, Regional Traffic Engineer. Plaintiff/ Defense, Public/Private Sector Clients, Superior and Federal Courts across US and in Canada. ITE Life Fellow

Westlake Village, California

Emergency Medical Services, Transportation - Paramedic, EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Standard of Care, EMT negligence, paramedic negligence, advanced airway, intubation, ET Tube, CPR, prone wrongful death, in custody death, medical malpractice, ambulance crash, gurney drop, stretcher drop, patient drop, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

As an Expert Witness and Consultant, Mr. Everlove has participated in the evaluation of numerous cases throughout the United States, related to Emergency Medical Services standard of care, patient care, clinical management, treatment, transport, and medical/legal issues. Mr. Everlove holds a national certification and several state licenses, including current employment as a Paramedic/Fire Fighter with and has been actively serving in the State of California since 1992. Mr. Everlove holds a Master of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration and Emergency Management, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Everlove has directed and coordinated Emergency Medical Services in partnership with local, state and federal agencies including the FBI, the United States Secret Service and the White House Medical Unit. As a Paramedic Supervisor and Clinical Manager for an EMS organization of 150 employees, Mr. Everlove conducted numerous investigations related to all aspects of EMT and Pa...

Reseda, California

Automotive, Transportation - Automobile Industry Standards & Practices, Automobile Dealership Operation, Automobile Sales, Automobile Leasing, Automobile Service & Parts, Automobile Financing, Automobile Customer Relations, Automobile Industry Employment, Automobile Industry Standards of Care, Automotive Sales Training

Lew Linet provides Nationwide Expert Witness, Consultation and Case Strategy Services in Municipal, State and Federal Litigation involving Automobile Industry Standards & Practices specializing in New and Used Car Dealership Operation. Areas of Expertise include: Sales, Leasing, Financing, Service & Parts and Sales Training. Subject Matter includes: Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law, Employment, Dealer-Manufacturer Relations, Dealer-Lender Relations, Customer Relations, Standards of Care, Advertising, Warranty Issues, Parts Defects, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Repossession, Anti-Trust Issues, Diminished Value. Lew assists both Plaintiffs and Defendants. He is an Auto Industry Veteran since 1978 and has provided Expert Witness Services since 1995. Degrees / Licenses: Ph.D., B.A. Economics – Business Marketing. California Sellers Permit, Los Angeles Business License. Check Out His CV. References Provided upon Request.

Westlake Village, California

Automotive, Transportation - Automotive, Automobiles, Dealerships, Auto insurance claims, Auto evaluations, Auto appraisals, Automobile rentals & heavy equipment rentals, diminished values, Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards

Jack Cohen has been involved in the car business with 30 years experience, wholesaling and retailing, current dealer license, owner of an automobile finance company, treasurer of an HOA board, running several dealerships and franchises. Currently holds a dealer license. Expert testimony regarding: Plaintiff & Defense / Consulting with Attorneys, Dealers, Consumers, Insurance Companies / Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases.

California

Traffic Engineering, Transportation - Traffic Safety, Traffic Crash Litigation, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning, Roadway, Transportation Engineering, Highways, Drainage, Pedestrian Safety, Tort Liability, Roadside Safety, Transportation Planning

Mike has over 40 years of traffic safety and leadership experience in all facets of traffic engineering including planning, design, operations, research, consulting, and training. His career focus has been on providing safety for all road users. He has provided technical assistance to improve bus, motorist, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic flow and safety on and around school properties. Mike has served as an expert witness on tort liability cases involving vehicle, pedestrian, and bicyclist crashes. His design experience includes intersections, roadways, traffic signals, signing/pavement marking and parking lots. Mike has developed and taught workshops on Road Safety Audits (RSAs), Roadside Safety, Risk Management/Tort Liability, Incident Management, MUTCD, Work Zone Traffic Control, Traffic Calming, and Walkable Communities. Mike has developed policies and guidelines for state DOTs, including Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) pedestrian hybrid beacon warranting guidelin...

California

Maritime, Transportation - Vessel Safety Training, Vessel Risk Management, Vessel Maintenance Management, Research Vessel Operations, Accident Root Cause Analysis, Small Passenger Ship Operations <1600 Gross Tons Domestic, Vessel Risk Assessment, Vessel SMS, Sport Charter Boat

Professional Summary Ronald J. Short is a highly proficient, motivated, and dynamic licensed Master with extensive experience in vessel management, both internationally and along coastal regions. He has worked with various types of vessels, including passenger, supply, oceanographic, break bulk, and special purpose explosive carriers. Ronald excels in maintaining effective working relationships and employs a high-energy, hands-on approach to management, demonstrating excellent communication skills and critical thinking during vessel operations. He is committed to continuous learning and applying new technologies and industry trends. Key Skills: • Ship Piloting and Navigation • Operations Management • Productivity Enhancement • Crew Training and Management • Marine Research Operations • Critical Problem Solving • Safety and Emergency Procedures • Team Building & Leadership • Process Improvement • Maritime Safety Training • Client Relationship Management • Cost Containment • Mainten...

California

Products Liability, Transportation - packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics

Randy Phares is an expert in packaging, distribution, transportation and manufacturing, especially corrugated and folding carton packaging. He is also an expert on pallets, crating, warehousing and transporting products by semi-truck. He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champi...