Galvanization expert witnesses may write reports and opine on galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, corrosion fatigue, and more. The Corrosion Technology Laboratory at the NASA Kennedy Space Center defines galvanic corrosion: Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical action of two dissimilar metals in the presence of an electrolyte and an electron conductive…
Corrosion expert witnesses may write reports and opine on galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, corrosion fatigue, and more. The Corrosion Technology Laboratory at the NASA Kennedy Space Center defines pitting corrosion: Passive metals, such as stainless steel, resist corrosive media and can perform well over long periods of time. However, if…
Deborah Lockridge, trucking expert and author of the Heavy Duty Trucking newletter writes this on the EPA and the trucking economy: As three senators continue work on a bipartisan climate change bill, two trucking groups say future regulation of truck fuel economy should stay where it is, under the Department…
Disability insurance expert witnesses may opine on health insurance, medical insurance, managed care, and more. In Managed Care Fact Sheets, experts at the health care publisher MCOL describe provider payment arrangements: Incurred but not reported claims or encounters involve covered services that have been rendered, but have not been received…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood met with Mexico’s top transportation official Monday in Mexico to discuss transportation issues and agreed to establish a working group of transportation experts to consider the next steps of the controversial and long-delayed cross-border trucking program. LaHood met with Secretary of Communications and Transportation…
Medical insurance expert witnesses may opine on health insurance, medical insurance, managed care, and more. In Managed Care Fact Sheets, experts at the health care publisher MCOL describe provider payment arrangements: Other types of risk sharing include withholds, when a portion of the provider payment is held back and only…
Health insurance expert witnesses may opine on health insurance, medical insurance, managed care, and more. In Managed Care Fact Sheets, experts at the health care publisher MCOL describe provider payment arrangements: In Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider contracts, providers often bear some level of financial risk. In paying providers, capitation…
In a March 23 press release, wood products experts at the Western Wood Products Association write NEW LUMBER FORECAST PREDICTS SLOW, STEADY RECOVERY FOR SAWMILLS. Mills are starting to emerge from the worst downturn in the history of the industry and recovery will be slow yet steady, according to a…
In Building A Box Around Murphy’s Law, risk management expert witness Donald Bendure writes on how to approach the transactional transfer of operational risk. Always include insurance requirements of your sub-contractors. Be aware and satisfy imposed insurance requirements in contracts you sign. Monitor certificates of insurance issued to satisfy contractual…
In When the Phone Rings … Twelve Questions for Prospective Expert Witness Assignments, insurance claims expert witness Kevin M. Quinley, CPCU, ARM, AIC, writes: (9) Is there a trial date yet? If so, when? This also gives you a sense of the expected pace and timeline of the case. This…