William Hagerty - Tire and Wheel Forensics Expert - Investigative Services
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Curriculum Vitae

   
William O Hagerty
   
   

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


AUTOMOTIVE STANDARDS OF CARE, TIRES, FIRES AND BRAKES.
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Standards of Care for Tire/Auto Repair Shops; Tire failure analysis; Vehicle Fire Origin and Cause; Vehicle component failures (brakes, suspension, fuel systems); Alleged auto theft,

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Economics - Lafayette College, Easton, Pa
Master of Business Administration - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania


CERTIFICATES OF COURSE COMPLETION AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
 

Tires

 
Fire

 
 

Tire Forensics/Tire Technology
Tire Failure Analysis (2 courses)
Tire Construction and Manufacture
Tire Installation and Repair
Wheel Failure Analysis
Tire Litigation Issues (SAE)
Tire Safety Issues (SAE)
NDT of Radial Tires
Microscopy of Tire Failures

Vehicle Fire Investigation –26 Courses
Mechanics of Vehicle Fires
NFPA 921 – Guide for Fire Investigation
Fire Science and Technology
Fire Pattern Analysis
Current Trends in Fire Investigation
Fire Science and Technology
Electrical Fire Investigation

 
 

Brakes

 
Theft
 
 

ASE Certified Brake Technician
Chemical Analysis of Tire Failure Surfaces
Hydraulic Brake Systems (SAE)
Belt Misalignments and Tear Patterns
Brakes – Design and safety (SAE)
Shearography of Tires (2 courses)
Truck Brake Systems
Wheel Torque 
ABS Theory and Operation



Vehicle Theft (NICB)
Mechanics of Vehicle Theft
Basic Locksmithing
Automotive Investigation Locksmithing
Field Service Methods for Auto Locks
Auto Theft Prosecution
Defeating Vehicle Security Systems
Auto Theft and Forensic Examinations
Insurance Fraud
Automotive Transponders
Lock Picking

 
 
Expert Witness Preparation
 

Misc

 
 

Law School for Experts
Expert Witness Preparation (4 Courses)
Spoliation of Evidence (2 Courses)
Expert Witness Seminar (3 Courses)
Preparation for Daubert (3 courses)
Evidence In Civil Cases

Sudden Acceleration (NHTSA)
Lamp Examinations (2 Courses)
Automatic Transmissions (SAE)
Automotive Electronics (SAE)
Insurance SIU Operations (2 Courses)
Interviewing Techniques
Airbags and Restraint Systems (2 Courses)
 
   
    Also see Professional History    


William O (Bill) Hagerty

Investigative Services
Automotive / Tire / Fire Specialist

1835A - #511 South Center City Parkway Escondido, Ca 92025
619 981-8840 cell - 760 729-8504 fax

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