Henry Washington, 51, was driving his motorcyle west on Folsom Street at 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 1982, in San Francisco. At the intersection of 13th Street, a car made a left turn and Washington ran into the vehicle, killing him.
Traffic engineer
Traffic expert witnesses are professional traffic engineers. Traffic engineers are tasked with overseeing the functional aspects of transportation systems, including their design, construction, and regulation with the goal of maintaining safety. Traffic expert witnesses are traffic engineers who are called upon to provide expert opinions on traffic safety-related issues in legal situations.
In cases of traffic accident litigation, traffic engineers may serve as traffic expert witnesses. When any sort of traffic-related accident has occurred, it is typically followed by an investigation in which local authorities seek the cause of the accident and make a determination as to who was at fault. Traffic expert witnesses are often called upon to analyze all of the relevant data and evidence to help form a conclusion.
As a traffic expert witness, a traffic engineer will be able to offer an expert opinion regarding the construction, design, and safety of the traffic scenario in question. They will be knowledgeable on countless aspects of traffic safety, including highway construction and design, road and street design, and roadway planning. They can also speak to traffic signs, traffic signals, and the right of way.
Ultimately, the goal for any traffic expert witness is to consider the construction, design, and functionality of traffic signals, signs, and roadways in order to determine the cause of a vehicle or pedestrian accident.
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