Floor Mats Expert Witnesses

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction, Maintenance Protocol, Coefficient of Friction, Walkway Safety, Means of Egress, Slip Resistance Testing, Visual Warning Placement, Flooring Maintenance, Pedestrian Walk, Traction, Floor Mats, Bathtubs, Shower, Painted Surfaces, Coatings, Change in Elevation, Stairway Falls, Means of Egress, Parking Lot

I am an expert in Walkway Safety, specializing in Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall incidents. As a seasoned Slip and Fall Expert Witness, Trip and Fall Expert Witness, and Slip Expert, I provide objective, data-driven evaluations of walkway conditions, surface traction, and contributing factors in Premises Liability cases. My work includes Slip Resistance Testing, Coefficient of Friction (COF) Testing, Static COF, and Dynamic COF Testing to determine whether walkways meet recognized safety thresholds. As a certified Walkway Auditor, I conduct thorough assessments of floors, ramps, and stair systems, including investigations of Stairway Fall events. I support attorneys, insurers, risk managers, and property owners by analyzing walkway hazards, reviewing maintenance and cleaning practices, and evaluating the effectiveness of Slip and Fall Prevention and Trip and Fall Prevention programs. My reports and testimony are grounded in recognized standards, reliable methodology, and over a dec...

Mokena, Illinois

Slip Trip & Fall - Floor Mats, Coefficient of Friction testing Tile, Carpet, Hard Wood, Vinyl and Laminate

Bill Zoetvelt is an experienced Floor Mat & Flooring covering Inspector and Instructor. After four years in the United States Air Force, Bill started his career in the floor covering industry as a carpet installer in 1987. Bill first was an installer then became owner/operator of an installation service company with 15 crews installing carpet and all hard surfaces. Bill has been involved in problem solving, dispute resolution and claims services for over 37 years. Certified by ITS, IICRC, IAWFP, CFSE (Certified Forensic Slip Expert), NFSI Walkway Auditor and the NWFA, Bill has been a full time flooring inspector and consultant for over 22 years and has testified as an expert witness in over 20 cases. He has served more than 10 years on the Board of the National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors including 3 years as President. Bill is a member of the NFSI, (National Floor Safety Institute), NSC (National Safety Council) and ASTM. Was a voting member of the ANSI S220 ...