Railroad Operations Expert Witness
Areas of expertise include:
- Railroad employee personal injuries
- Railroad train derailments
- Railroad train collisions
- Railroad highway-grade crossing incidents
- Railroad industrial property damage incidents
- Railroad train-pedestrian incidents
- Railroad liability
- Railroad FELA
- Railroad event recorder analysis
- Railroad train handling
- Railroad FRSA
With seventeen years of combined experience in the railroad industry as a switchman/conductor, railroad operations manager, or railroad safety and operations consultant, Brandon offers extensive knowledge in train operations and operating rules interpretation.
Promoting his way through the railroad management ranks as Trainmaster, Director of Administration, Terminal Manager, and Superintendent of Operations, Brandon offers distinguished railroad leadership experience and substantial industry knowledge and expertise.
Leading his team of over 300 train, yard, and engine employees to multiple extended human factor incident and injury-free streaks was a highlight of his accomplished railroad career. Building strong relationships, exercising proactive accountability, and providing feedback and recognition were core to safely and efficiently leading his operating team. Brandon remains up to date with railroad industry practices and safety/operating rules.
Clients include plaintiff or defense firms who seek assistance with incidents involving railroad employees and freight/passenger trains.
Livestock & Farm Equipment Expert Witness
Growing up on Missouri’s largest registered Angus cattle operation, Brandon has been directly involved with the handling, managing and caring of livestock his entire life. Brandon operates a large variety of farm equipment on a daily basis.
Facilitating and overseeing the daily cattle work and herd management for several thousand cows on pasture and calves in a large feedlot has given Brandon substantial practical hands-on experience. Managing thousands of acres and marketing over 500 registered Angus bulls annually has given Brandon extensive industry knowledge.
Clients include plaintiff or defense firms who seek assistance for incidents involving livestock and farm equipment.
Areas of expertise include:
- Livestock handling best practices
- Livestock fencing and restraint systems
- Livestock management best practices
- Livestock transportation safety
- Farm equipment operation safety
- Farm standard operating procedures
- Livestock working facility design and function