Human Factors Expert Witness

This is a remote position.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly credentialed expert to analyze human behavior, translate scientific findings into clear opinions, and provide compelling testimony that supports legal cases. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. • Conduct forensic investigations and case analysis involving human performance and behavior in transportation and accident-related incidents.
   

   • Review case materials, including crash reports,  onsite evidence, and environmental factors to assess human behavior and decision-making in transportation-related accidents. 
   

1. • Prepare detailed written reports and expert opinions grounded in human factors principles, peer-reviewed research, and accepted scientific methodology. 
   

1. • Provide expert witness testimony in depositions, and trials, translating complex human factors concepts into clear and defensible opinions.  
   

   • Consult with legal teams to identify case strengths/weaknesses, isolate key human-factor issues, and assist in developing litigation strategy. 
   

1. • Stay current on human factors research, driver behavior science, fatigue studies, and relevant industry standards. 
   

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

1. • At least 15 years of experience in Human Factors.
   

   • Ph.D. in Human Factors, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Human Performance and Cognition, or a closely related discipline. 
   

1. • Extensive experience analyzing human capabilities and limitations, driver behavior, distraction, fatigue, visibility, and perception-reaction time. 
   

   • Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific methods to real-world incidents. 
   

1. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to attorneys, judges, juries, and non-technical audiences.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. • Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) strongly preferred. 
   

1. • Prior expert witness experience, including conducting investigations and preparing expert witness reports and testimony.
   

   • Experience involving trucking, transportation, roadway design, work zones, and other personal injury-related cases, such as slip, trip, and falls.
   

Benefits

 What We Offer: 

1. • Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections that allows you to focus on doing what you love, delivering expert insights.
   

   • Marketing and business development initiatives designed to generate new case opportunities and expand your reach and visibility in the legal industry.
   

   • Peer review support and access to a multidisciplinary team of experts across Accident Reconstruction, Trucking, Digital Forensics, Roadway Design, and related specialties.
   

   • Report writing support and professional development opportunities such as deposition coaching, testimony training, and continuing education in emerging human factors research.
   

1. • Flexible engagement structure.
   

1. • A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions directly influence case outcomes.