Highway Traffic Engineering Expert Witnesses

A Highway Traffic Engineer expert witness is an individual who has years of experience and specialized knowledge in the field of traffic engineering. These professionals consult with litigators, attorneys, city planners, government entities and developers on highway-related matters to help them make informed decisions. They are often trusted to provide an impartial opinion on matters concerning traffic flow issues or road conditions that could be a potential liability for their client. Highway Traffic Engineers work with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to monitor the development and use of roads, highways, bridges and intersections to maximize safety and efficiency for motorists. They have a deep knowledge base of engineering laws pertaining to civil engineering systems such as turn lanes, signs, signals and pavement surfaces. In addition they analyze all kinds of vehicle speeds in order to assess the risk posed by certain roads at any given time so proper solutions can be implemented if necessary. With their expertise in DOT regulations and traffic analysis tools like VISSIM (simulation software), Highway Traffic Engineer expert witnesses are essential for providing counsel when constructing or modifying roads or questioning traffic accidents reconstruction testimony from witnesses that may conflict with certain regulations regarding road design features. Their primary role is advising on transportation engineering methods guidelines according state DOT codes along with any dispute proceedings related thereto which may involve wrongful death law suits or public policy litigation cases.