CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Railroad Track Consultant
and Railroad TRACK Expert Witness
Engineering expertise for FELA litigation, track maintenance, and railway safety analysis
G. ROBERT NEWMAN, MSME, PE
Principal Railway Consultant
Registered Professional Engineer
Div. of Robert Newman Engineering, LLC
52
YEARS RAILROAD TRACK AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
21
YEARS AS PRESIDENT, HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES
WHAT WE DO
EXPERT SERVICES
RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE
Comprehensive track maintenance to FRA Track Safety Standards. Assessment of ties, rail condition, ballast, drainage, switches, and all critical track parameters.
FELA Expert Witness
Expert testimony for Federal Employers Liability Act cases. Engineering analysis applying the laws of physics to strengthen your legal position.
Accident Investigation
Thorough investigation of maintenance of way incidents, bridge accidents, tunnel incidents, and injuries from track machinery operation.
Track Design & Engineering
Track upgrade planning, maintenance specifications, vertical track deflection measurement, and engineering consulting for complex railway projects.
Strategic Case Review
Free initial case review and strategic plan development. Technology and physics-based analysis to project a confident legal position.
Unmatched Railway Experience
A career spanning nearly five decades at the highest levels of the railway industry, providing the expertise needed for complex litigation and engineering challenges.
FELA Litigation Support
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) requires railways to maintain safe working conditions. When disputes arise, engineering expertise and the undisputable laws of physics can project a confident and strong legal position.
Railways desire fair treatment for injured employees, but FELA litigation often becomes expensive for both sides. An experienced engineer who can explain the physics of a case in easy-to-understand terms is essential for effective representation.
No-charge initial review: I will review your case basics and develop a strategic plan at no cost. If you agree the approach is worthwhile, we proceed. All initial communication is verbal.
FELA Employer Responsibilities
- Provide reasonably safe work environment, equipment, tools, and safety devices
- Inspect the work environment to ensure it is free of hazards
- Provide adequate training, supervision, assistance, and help to employees
- Ensure workers are safe from harmful intentional acts of others
- Enforce safety rules and regulations
- Prevent use of unreasonable work quotas
CONTACT US
Ready to discuss your case or project? Reach out for a no-obligation consultation. Initial case reviews and strategic planning are provided at no charge.