Hydrology and groundwater expert witnesses study the quantity, distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters to locate water and energy resources, predict water-related geologic hazards, and offer environmental site assessments. Hydrologists can deduce the flow of underground water by characteristics, including permeability, of the soil and bedrock;…
Public storage expert witnesses may write reports and testify on mini-warehouses, storage warehouses, and self storage units. In Going Your Separate Ways: Evicting the Trouble-Maker Tenant, attorney William D. Farrar writes descirbes the cost in having a trouble making tenant: As hard as tenants are to get in the first…
Vinyl products expert witnesses may write reports on engineered composites, polymers, PVC, and related topics. In Health and safety – Phthalate plasticizers, PAS Systems International offers this information: Many vinyl products contain additional chemicals to change the chemical consistency of the product. Some of these additional chemicals called additives can…
In PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE!, electrical equipment failure expert witness Roger L. Boyell, writes: As soon as you believe a legal action might be initiated, take pains to preserve whatever physical evidence may be relevant. Send in an investigator, take many photographs, expedite the discovery process. Any delay allows potential…
Insurance coverage expert witnesses may write reports and testify on insurance customs, insurance practices, liability policies, and more. Here, Insurance.com writes on liabilities issues when hosting a a party: Whether you’re driving to the big game, watching it in a bar or hosting a party, follow these tips to keep…
Process service expert witnesses may opine regarding the process server’s work product. The National Association of Professional Process Servers has established the Standards, Best Practices and The Policy Manual for professional process servers: PROOFS AND AFFIDAVITS OF SERVICE Preamble These Best Practices are intended to recognize and establish guidelines for…
Engineered composites expert witnesses may opine on aerospace components, household products, sports equipment, and more. This week the Little League issued a moratorium on composite bats, which on many fields have replaced aluminum (and wood) as the preferred equipment for young players. “A ball could go farther and harder and…
Truck maintenance expert witnesses may write reports and testify regarding federal motor carrier safety regulations, qualifications of truck drivers, federal motor vehicle safety standards, and truck maintenance, among other topics. In Maintenance Musts, Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor truckinginfo.com, writes: Vehicle maintenance is one of the top areas where fleets are…
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: Another detrimental aspect of retaining the expert too late is retaining him or her after the discovery period is closed. A qualified expert can tell you…
Pesticide products expert witnesses may write reports and testify on pesticide contamination, insecticides, and pesticide products. In The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs describes GHS: The GHS establishes classification criteria for physical, health and environmental hazards, along with associated hazard…