In Root Causes of Truck Crashes, armored transport expert witness Jim McGuffey, CPP, writes: Most attorneys representing clients in a truck crash and injury case hire an expert in accident reconstruction. While this is appropriate, the vast majority of these experts have not had full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility…
At Consultox.com, carbon monoxide poisoning expert witness Dr. Richard Parent describes the poisonous gas and offers selected references on the subject. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is generated by incomplete combustion. Inside homes, it can be generated from improperly adjusted gas appliances, wood burning stoves, and…
On his website, document examination expert witness Richard T. Picciochi answers the following question: What is Certification? Certification by the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) identifies qualified scientists capable of providing forensic document services and promotes the advancement of the field through continuing education. In doing so, the…
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,…