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: 

• 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. 

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

• 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. 

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• 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. 

• 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. 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) strongly preferred. 

• 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: 

• 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.

• Flexible engagement structure.

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