Fall Prevention Expert Witnesses
Fall prevention expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on fall prevention. The fall prevention expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Construction, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Medical Management, Nurse, Nursing Administration, Nursing Homes, Occupational Therapy, OSHA, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, and Wound Care.
Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN
Emergency Room Nurse -UCLA
Nurse911 Corp
Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
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prehospital care, behavioral emergencies, emergency room nurse, suicide prevention, crisis prevention, UCLA emergency room nurse, fall prevention, ER Nurse, sepsis, ER overcrowding, managing escalating behavior, triage fallouts, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention
My experience gives me an in depth understanding of the standard of care in the emergency care setting- including managing patients in crisis, and the processes generally taken to preventing crisis escalation. I am an expert at the standards used in the urgent care setting of identifying subtle signs leading to acute symptoms like sepsis, stroke and other dangerous health issues. I thoroughly understand the triage process from every level of intake for emergent need and timely care. I am an expert of the standards of patient safety through collaboration with the charge nurse, physicians, colleagues, security, and other members of the healthcare team. I am also an expert in behavioral emergencies, mental health, suicide prevention, and the safe use of restraints, ensuring that patient safety is paramount and general guidelines and standards are met.
With 23 years of experience as an emergency room nurse, 20 years as mobile intensive care nurse for prehospital care and 7 years spent ...
Laurel A Wimmerstedt
LAW Construction Safety Consultants
Florida
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Accident, Workers Compensation, Risk Managment, Safety Training, Safety, Fall Protection, Catastrophic Injury, Struck By, Amputation, Scaffolding, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Prevention, Multi-Employer, Citations, Work Zone Safety, Cranes, Slip Trips Falls, Personal Lifts
Over 30 years experience in construction safety, OSHA Outreach trainer since 1999, and consultant on major construction projects throughout the United States. Currently working with large General Contractors, subcontracting companies and water treatment facilities. Have been a part of over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations for multiple clients. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Slip, Trip, Falls
• Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Hand Tool Safety
• Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by
• High Visibility Safety Apparel
• OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters
• Respirator ...
Laurel A Wimmerstedt
LAW Construction Safety Consultants
Acwoth, Georgia
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Accident, Workers Compensation, Risk Managment, Safety Training, Safety, Fall Protection, Catastrophic Injury, Struck By, Amputation, Scaffolding, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Prevention, Multi-Employer, Citations, Work Zone Safety, Cranes, Slip Trips Falls, Personal Lifts
Over 30 years experience in construction safety, OSHA Outreach trainer since 1999, and consultant on major construction projects throughout the United States. Currently working with large General Contractors, subcontracting companies and water treatment facilities. Have been a part of over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations for multiple clients. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Slip, Trip, Falls
• Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Hand Tool Safety
• Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by
• High Visibility Safety Apparel
• OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters
• Respirator ...
Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST
Safewit, Inc.
Orland Park, Illinois
OSHA, Construction
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Struck by Equipment, back over, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, slip trip & fall, aerial lift, crush, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift
Over 30 years as a safety executive and OSHA compliance manager, trainer, advisor, and leader on major construction projects throughout the USA. Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, regulations, policies, and Letter of Interpretation. Experience includes over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation. Extensive experience and expertise in MUTCD Traffic Controls and rules.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Liability Assessment & Contractor Duty of Care
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Crane Safety, Critical Pick Planning, & Rigging
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Dive/Underwater Operations
• EM-385 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics
• Slip, Trip, Falls, Stirs & Floor Safety Certi...
Bart J Leist, CSP
Triad Safety
Louisville, Kentucky
Safety, OSHA
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Accident Investigation, Safety Programs, Lockout, tagout, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, General Industry, Construction, and Manufacturing
SEAK Certificate of Completion for Running an Expert Witness Practice.
Certified Safety Professional.
35 years in safety & health management.
24 years in safety consulting.
Authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer.
United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired, Rank of Major.
Marine Corps Infantry Officer.
Safety Director at Colgate-Palmolive.
Safety Specialist at Phillip Morris.
Year 2000, started Compass Safety. Providing safety consulting services to General Industry and Construction companies.
Duties included evaluating, improving, and implementing safety & health programs.
Experienced in conducting OSHA compliance audits, hazard assessments, accident investigations, safety inspections, employee safety training, lockout / tagout procedures, and Safety Director duties and responsibilities.
Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC
LTC/SNF Registered Nurse & Wound Care Specialist
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nursing Administration, Wound Care
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Long-Term Care, SNFs, Wound Management, Director of Nursing, ECS, Clinical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, COVID-19 Nurse, Nursing Home Negligence, Patient Safety, Care Plan Development, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medication Management, Fall Prevention
Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC, is a seasoned registered nurse with over two decades of experience, specializing in wound care, long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, where she managed clinical care for residents, ensured regulatory compliance, and led teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys. Her expertise in wound management is complemented by her certification as a Wound Care Specialist and her role as a wound care educator.
Linda's clinical background includes managing complex patient cases involving pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Her leadership in improving CMS ratings and maintaining quality standards has made her a respected figure in nursing home care and operations. Additionally, Linda has experience providing education on advanced wound care to both nursing and medical staff, further showcasing her commit...
Rebekah R. Herrmann, R.N., VWCN, CCRP, VWCN, CFPS
Theilman, Minnesota
Nursing Homes, Wound Care
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Pressure ulcer, Pressure ulcer prevention, Arterial ulcer, Diabetic ulcer, Wound care, bed sores, pressure sores, nursing home falls, fall prevention, care plans, choking, nurse, nursing home administration, nursing administration, clinical research coordinator, infection, skilled nursing facility
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Nurse Leader. Clinical experience as Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Floor Nurse. Wound care certified.
Extensive clinical research nursing experience at organizations include the Mayo Clinic and Cedars Sinai/UCLA. Clinical research experience includes reproductive endocrinology, surgery, oncology, and cardiology. Certified clinical research professional. Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
Jennifer Holt, OTR/L, CLCP, LCP-C, CFPS, CGCP
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupational Therapy, Life Care Planning
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Fall Prevention, Home Safety/Modifications, Durable Medical/Adaptive Equipment, Geriatrics, Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Neurological Injuries, Lymphedema, Spinal Cord Injuries, Head Injuries, Home Health, Auditor/Quality Assurance, Medical Legal Consulting, Cancer Rehabilitation, Catastrophic
With over 25 years of experience as a meticulous and dedicated healthcare practitioner, I excel in delivering top-notch Occupational Therapy services. My expertise extends to providing medical legal consultation, contributing to court proceedings, and mastering catastrophic case management. Armed with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, I collaborate effectively with healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, ensuring patient safety and quality assurance. As a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with additional certifications in Home Modifications, Life Care Planning, Fall Prevention, and Geriatric Care, I bring a wealth of knowledge to enhance patient care and offer valuable advice beyond the healthcare realm.
Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC
Georgia Persky Consulting
Harrison, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is a experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys.
Areas of Expertise:
Nursing Standards of Care
Hospital Nursing Care
Nursing Home Care
Home Health Care
Wound Care
Extravasation of Intravenous Line
Brachial Plexus Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Assault patient and staff
•Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
•Quality and ...
Laurel A Wimmerstedt
LAW Construction Safety Consultants
North Carolina
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Accident, Workers Compensation, Risk Managment, Safety Training, Safety, Fall Protection, Catastrophic Injury, Struck By, Amputation, Scaffolding, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Prevention, Multi-Employer, Citations, Work Zone Safety, Cranes, Slip Trips Falls, Personal Lifts
Over 30 years experience in construction safety, OSHA Outreach trainer since 1999, and consultant on major construction projects throughout the United States. Currently working with large General Contractors, subcontracting companies and water treatment facilities. Have been a part of over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations for multiple clients. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Slip, Trip, Falls
• Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Hand Tool Safety
• Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by
• High Visibility Safety Apparel
• OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters
• Respirator ...
Gina McCabe, RN, MSN, VWCN, CFPS
South Abington, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Medical Management
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long term care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, wound care, pressure sores, ulcers, fall prevention, care plans, nursing administration, infection control, nutrition, staffing, electronic health records, EHR, emergency services, intensive care unit, ICU
GinaLynne McCabe, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN, CNML, CPPS, RAC-CT, VWCN, has been a nurse since 1987, in both the acute and post-acute / long term environment. Her experience includes acute critical care as a floor RN and charge nurse, to trauma care nursing management, moving into emergency care as Clinical Director to hospital-wide Director of Clinical Operations / Patient Safety. She helped initiate the Stroke Program at Community Medical Center, specializing in neurological nursing. She moved into post-acute /long term care with 7 years as Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations, leading policy development and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. She is currently the Clinical Operations Executive / Director of Nursing for a 145-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. McCabe has extensive experience in working in skilled nursing facilities where she deals with pressure ulcers, wound care, and nursing home falls. She reviews cases for attorneys...
Laurel A Wimmerstedt
LAW Construction Safety Consultants
South Carolina
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Accident, Workers Compensation, Risk Managment, Safety Training, Safety, Fall Protection, Catastrophic Injury, Struck By, Amputation, Scaffolding, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Prevention, Multi-Employer, Citations, Work Zone Safety, Cranes, Slip Trips Falls, Personal Lifts
Over 30 years experience in construction safety, OSHA Outreach trainer since 1999, and consultant on major construction projects throughout the United States. Currently working with large General Contractors, subcontracting companies and water treatment facilities. Have been a part of over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations for multiple clients. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Slip, Trip, Falls
• Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Hand Tool Safety
• Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by
• High Visibility Safety Apparel
• OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters
• Respirator ...
Laurel A Wimmerstedt
LAW Construction Safety Consultants
Tennessee
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Accident, Workers Compensation, Risk Managment, Safety Training, Safety, Fall Protection, Catastrophic Injury, Struck By, Amputation, Scaffolding, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Prevention, Multi-Employer, Citations, Work Zone Safety, Cranes, Slip Trips Falls, Personal Lifts
Over 30 years experience in construction safety, OSHA Outreach trainer since 1999, and consultant on major construction projects throughout the United States. Currently working with large General Contractors, subcontracting companies and water treatment facilities. Have been a part of over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations for multiple clients. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Slip, Trip, Falls
• Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Hand Tool Safety
• Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by
• High Visibility Safety Apparel
• OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters
• Respirator ...
Roger H Hanson, CSHO
Critical Construction Consultation
La Porte, Texas
OSHA, Slip Trip & Fall
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Fall Prevention, Material Handling, Electrical Safety, Signs Signals Barricades, Ladders, Stairways, Working at Heights, Hand Tools, Steel Erection, Excavation, General Safety, Welding, Scaffolding, Confined Space, PPE, HazMat, Aerial Man Lifts, Respirators, Fire Prevention, Cranes and Rigging
30 plus years in construction of which14 years in construction safety. Achieved a Certified Safety and Health Official from Texas A&M University College of Engineering TEEX in 2013. Employed by TEEX from 2013-2015 as an Adjunct Professor teaching OSHA related course. Subject Mater Expert Student Fall Prevention/Protection Textbook TEEX. Train the Trainer OSHA CFR 1926 Train the Trainer industrial and Extendable-boom Forklifts, Aerial Manlifts, Structural and Aerial Suspension Scaffolding. Served in the USAF 3 years 3 months and 15 days as a C130 Aircraft Electrical Tech. Received an Honorable Discharge. Expert Witness
Construction Fall Protection Cause 37360 223 District Court Gray County Settled prior to trial.
Oilfield Crane-Rigging-Signaling Cause B192-633 District Court Jefferson County Settled prior to trial.
Construction Motorized Manlift Cause 67795-A Smith County Settled prior to trial.
Constuction Concrete Pumping Cause DC-17-10426 284th Judicial District Court Settled pr...