Human Fatigue Expert Witness Testimony
Claims of human fatigue impairment are a rapidly expanding area of accident, injury and working hours litigation. Fatigue impairment on the job, or even driver fatigue on the commute from a shift, is increasingly claimed as the proximate cause of major accidents. Substantial judgments have been issued, and employers have been held responsible for imposing a work schedule -- or overtime shifts -- judged to induce human fatigue and error. That is why many companies consult with a fatigue expert.
At the same time, many companies are trying to escape the burden of excessively restrictive Hours of Service and working hours regulations. With the help of a human fatigue expert, they campaign for revisions to regulations by seeking waivers and exemptions from current work-rest regulations. Other companies face product liability suits, and may benefit by examining whether fatigue impairment is key to the lawsuit.
- Accident Litigation. CIRCADIAN's human fatigue experts can provide expert research-based testimony and expert scientific opinions on whether fatigue impairment or inattention is a causal factor in a transportation or industrial accident.
- Regulatory Challenges.CIRCADIAN offers expert research-based testimony with written support to enable businesses to successfully challenge, influence and shape the regulations and laws that limit them from pursuing safe and cost-effective business practices.
- Work Hours Litigation. CIRCADIAN's human fatigue experts provide scientifically-based oral and/or written opinions for clients involved in the litigation process.