by John Bryant | Nov 5, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Wind Speeds Can Be Hard to Find That Are Admissible Because of Limitations TL;DR — Reconstructing historical wind speeds requires querying official surface stations (ASOS/AWOS), mesonets, and NCEI archives. Most litigated cases use 1-minute sustained or peak gust...
by John Bryant | Oct 31, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Slip and Fall Weather Expert Witness: How Meteorologists Prove Causation TL;DR — Forensic meteorologists reconstruct weather conditions at the time and location of slip and fall incidents to establish causation and liability. We analyze surface temperature records,...
by John Bryant | Oct 30, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Finding a Sun Glare Accident Meteorologist Expert Witness Can Be Tricky; Here’s What You Need to Know Most sun glare experts use solar calculators and Google Maps to analyze crashes from their desks. That approach misses 5 critical factors that determine whether...
by John Bryant | Oct 19, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
As an expert meteorologist witness in a sun glare case, I can tell you that there are certain calculations college doesn’t prepare you for. Sometimes, the best experience is being part of a case. Sun Angle and Glare: Why Weather Experts Belong in Traffic Crash...
by John Bryant | Oct 17, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
How Much Does a Forensic Meteorologist Expert Witness Cost? TL;DR — Forensic meteorologist expert witnesses charge $300-600 per hour, with typical case costs of $5,000-25,000. Rates depend on experience, case complexity, and required services, including analysis,...
by John Bryant | Oct 15, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Leveraging Weather Evidence in Legal Cases: Expert Guide for Paralegals and Attorneys TL;DR — Weather can be the silent witness that tips the scales in legal cases. This expert guide shows paralegals and attorneys how to gather, verify, and leverage forensic weather...
by John Bryant | Oct 15, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
When Do Clocks Fall Back in 2025? Your Complete Guide to Daylight Saving Time TL;DR — Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 AM across most of the United States. You gain an extra hour of sleep, but evening darkness arrives earlier—impacting...
by John Bryant | Oct 14, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
How to Prove Fault in Fog-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents TL;DR — Forensic meteorology proves fault in fog accidents by reconstructing exact visibility conditions using weather station data, establishing what drivers could see, and demonstrating whether they drove...
by John Bryant | Oct 13, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Where to Find Historical Weather Data: Complete 2025 Guide TL;DR — Historical weather data is available through NOAA, Weather Underground, and the National Weather Service for free. But for legal cases and insurance claims requiring site-specific accuracy, hire a...
by John Bryant | Oct 12, 2025 | Forensic Meteorology, Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
What Is a Forensic Weather Expert? TL;DR — A forensic weather expert reconstructs past weather conditions to provide expert testimony in legal cases nationwide. These certified meteorologists analyze historical data to prove what weather actually occurred at specific...
