Expert Witness Information Notebook
A resource from ITE's Transportation Forensics and Risk Management (TFARM) Committee
This notebook provides practical guidance for Transportation Professionals involved in forensics, risk management, ligation support, and expert witness practice. It brings together key principles, procedures, and best practices to support component, credible, and effective expert witness work.
Living Document
This is meant to be a living document that is updated as the industry changes. Individual sections are updated independently, as noted in the table below. Please join the TFARM committee for updates or check back regularly for the latest version.
Update Schedule
Sections are updated based on need, changing information, and volunteer availability. If you have a section that you think would benefit from a refresh or would like to lead the effort, please let us know! Check the contact information to the right to connect.
Compiled Document - Last Updated in 2011
Users can download the complete Expert Witness Information Notebook, including all sections, in a single PDF document.
Individual Sections - Coming Soon!
| Section | Title | Last Published | Last Reviewed | Download | 2026 Update Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liability Information | ||||
| 1.01 | Tort Liability Background | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 1.02 | Liability Doctrine and Concepts Transportation Tort Law—A Look Forward | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 1.03 | Anatomy of a Lawsuit | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 1.04 | Glossary | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 2 | Expert Practice | 2011 | 2011 | ||
| 2.01 | What it Takes to be an Expert | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.02 | Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.03 | Depositions | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.04 | Preparation for Trial | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.05 | Professional Ethics Conduct | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.06 | Attorney/Expert/Client Relationships: Contract Agreement | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.07 | An Outline Format for Accident Investigation Reports | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.08 | Pursuing Unethical Practice | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.09 | How Lawyers Sabotage Their Own Experts (and Vice Versa) | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 2.10 | Use/Misuse of Roadway Standards in Litigation | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3 | Support Data | ||||
| 3.001 | Foreword | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.01 | Field Investigation: Sites and Involved Units | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.02 | Obtaining Evidence from Witnesses | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.03 | Use of Regulations, Standards, Practices and Procedures | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.04 | Trial Exhibits | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.05 | Design and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices: Putting It | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.06 | Desired Input to Highway Design and Traffic Control Litigation | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 3.07 | Review of Resources Available for Investigating Railroad and Highway Grade Crossing Accidents | 2011 | 2011 | Needs review | |
| 4 | Miscellaneous Information | ||||
| 4.01 | Hand Reference Notebook | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 4.02 | File and Letter Database | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 4.03 | Trial Notebook Outline | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 4.04 | Case Database | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed | |
| 5 | Bibliography | 2011 | 2011 | Being reviewed |
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