Analysis and Prevention of Component and Equipment Failures
The Role of the Engineering Expert in Product Liability Litigation
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Published:2021
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to assist the reader in understanding the role that an engineering expert witness plays in evaluating incidents related to product liability, so that he or she may become better acquainted with the role that an engineer plays in such litigation. The topics covered are admissibility of expert opinions, how to evaluate data, factual evidence, mandatory and voluntary standards, physical evidence, medical records, scientific literature, design decisions evaluation, environment of use, user's contribution, reports of opposing experts, report of findings, and deposition and trial testimonies.
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Member Sign InFarheen S. Khan, The Role of the Engineering Expert in Product Liability Litigation, Analysis and Prevention of Component and Equipment Failures, Vol 11A, ASM Handbook, Edited By Brett A. Miller, Roch J. Shipley, Ronald J. Parrington, Daniel P. Dennies, ASM International, 2021, p 30–35, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v11A.a0006832
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