Aerial Lift Expert Witness Dax Wells

Dax B. Wells, PE, is an experienced Mechanical Engineer with nearly 20 years in the design, development, testing, and failure analysis of Aerial Lifts and Agricultural Machinery. His career includes direct responsibility for engineering, product safety, structural analysis, prototype development, field evaluations, compliance testing, reliability assessments, and root-cause investigations for complex equipment systems.

Mr. Wells has extensive, hands-on experience with aerial work platform entrapment and tip over cases, including multiple serious-injury and fatal events. His work includes analyzing the interaction between equipment design, operator interaction, platform motion, safety devices, and environmental/jobsite factors. He brings a unique combination of technical engineering expertise, industry standards knowledge, and practical field experience that is critical for accurately assessing liability, causation, and defect allegations.

Litigation Support - Mr. Wells supports attorneys on both plaintiff and defense matters, including early case evaluation. He understands the urgency, clarity, and documentation standards necessary for litigation. He has conducted extensive and in-depth equipment failure analyses in support of attorneys for case evaluation and backing. With extensive experience in product design, development, and failure analysis, Mr. Wells has worked closely with attorneys on equipment assessments for safety risks and causation evaluations. He has experience in expert consulting including testimonial & evidence reviews, equipment assessment, case strategy, and report writing.

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Mr. Wells possesses a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Completed a master’s of science degree with an emphasis in product development and manufacturing systems.  Licensed professional engineer (PE) and trained equipment operator on boom lifts, scissor lifts, and numerous types of construction & agricultural equipment.