The Expert Witness Podcast

In this episode, we learn from Rob Irion, a mechanical engineer with experience in the medical device and medical equipment industry--he is a named patent inventor in MRI scanner technology. Rob also has extensive experience in the oil & gas, trailer, industrial equipment, and heavy lifting equipment industries. We discuss ways in which an expert mechanical engineer's work helps people be...

In this episode, we learn from Jon Marshall, a brilliant mechanical engineer, inventor on 77 issued patents, and recipient of the Utah Genius Award in 2013. Jon has extensive experience in the oil & gas, road milling, mining, renewables, modular housing, air-purifying respirators, and other industries. We discuss ways in which an expert mechanical engineer can earn respect and establish himsel...

In this episode, we are joined by John Zeirke , a mechanical engineer, licensed professional engineer in multiple states, ACT-R-certified accident reconstructionist, certified vehicle fire investigator, and certified drone pilot. After a career in industry at companies like Caterpillar and Polaris, John has recently started his expert witness consulting firm. [00:56] John shares how he first learn...

In this episode, we feature Nathan Macdonald , a licensed professional engineer and certified safety professional with over a decade of experience in product design, ranging from thrill rides to exercise equipment and consumer products. Nathan has spent the last 13 years working at Alpine Engineering and Design, collaborating on multiple design projects, personal injury, and patent cases. [0:59] N...

In this episode, we are joined by Lloyd Williams, a respected hotelier and expert witness from Minnesota. With extensive experience in managing all aspects of complex hotel and resort operations, Lloyd has overseen assets with revenues up to $62 million. He is known for his hands-on approach to human resources, staff development, finance, marketing, and revenue management. Lloyd's expertise sp...

Unpacking the 3M Earplug Litigation with Eric Rose In this episode, we are joined by Eric P. Rose, the president of Pinnacle Product Innovation, Inc. He is a seasoned product innovator, management consultant, and expert witness with over 35 years of experience in new product innovation and commercialization across consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Rose has worked with companies ranging...

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Ediuska Laurens, who provides expert witness services on cases involving medical devices. In the interview, we discuss various topics including how she was introduced to expert witness work, the barriers and obstacles to getting into the field, what she enjoys about the work, and how public speaking works with her expert witness services.

Building Strong Legal Cases: Emergency and Critical Care Medicine with Kenny Stein In this episode, we feature Kenny Stein, a Physician/Expert Witness specializing in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Personal Injury. With sought-after expertise in medical malpractice/negligence cases, Kenny assists attorneys by leveraging his in-depth medical knowledge to guide t...

Crash Reconstruction and Forensic Engineering Insights with Torrey Roberts In this episode, we're joined by Torrey Roberts, Principal Engineer and founder of Roberts Forensic, bringing over 15 years of expertise in crash reconstruction and forensic engineering. Today, Torrey shares essential insights to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of forensic engineering and crash reconstructi...

In this episode, David and Nigel discuss what it is like to be an expert in patent litigation suits, how to get started, and interesting aspects of the work. For more information on patent litigation, or expert witnesses for patent cases, please visit https://alpineeng.com/services/patent-expert-witness/

Welcome back to the Expert Witness Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Marcor Plat who is a Civil/Structural engineer and expert witness. https://marcorforensicexpert.com/ To contact the Host, visit https://alpineeng.com/services/patent-expert-witness/

In this episode, we interview Fred Smith, President at Alpine Engineering & Design. His expertise as a consulting engineer had been sought out by other attorneys and law firms that wanted to utilize his expert witness services and engineering insights. Today, Fred guides legal professionals to navigate complex cases and confidently make informed decisions.  For a full transcript of this podcas...

In this episode, we review a case where an expert made several unsupported and unsupportable claims, and how that ended up hurting not only the case but the experts credibility as well.    For mechanical engineering expert witnesses, please contact the experts at Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc.  www.alpineeng.com

In this episode, we talk about design safety reviews and their importance in the design process.  Using a case with a garbage truck as an example, we talk about how a design safety review would have prevented the accident and how the operator would still have his hand.  

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Sometimes manufacturers do a good job with design safety reviews and specifying the limits of their products.  Other times not so much.  In this episode we talk about a time when the operator clearly made some mistakes (probably unintentionally) and ended up injuring himself.  If you aren't sure what your risk profile on a case is, talk to an expert.  There is a good chance the...

Sometimes manufacturers make a great product.  Other times, things were overlooked or ignored and unfortunate consequences result.  In either case, manufacturers rarely admit that they made an error on their own.  Discussing the case with an expert can help you determine whether the case is one you want to fight, one you really want to settle, or one that you don't even want to take...

This episode explains a little bit of my background, and relates the story of my first deposition - how it affected me and almost made me leave a job I love.