Paratransit Expert Witnesses

Lake Worth, Florida

Transportation, Travel & Tourism - Wheelchair Securement, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Non-Medical Transportation, NEMT, NMTS, Wheelchair Transports, Wheelchair Transportation, Ride-Sharing, Duty of Care, Taxicab, Paratransit, Mass Transit, transit, Stretcher Securement, Wheelchair Accidents, Wheelchair Tip Overs, Standard of Care

Expert Witness Testimony and Consulting in all Transit Sectors: Ride-Hail, Ride-Sharing, Taxi, Taxicab, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Bus, School Bus, Shuttle Van, Limousine and Paratransit Services, Wheelchair Securement, Stretcher Securement Howard is an experienced and outstanding Business Consultant, Entrepreneur and Transportation Expert. With over 30 years of transportation experience in both the private and public sector, it allows him to see things from a different prospective than others. Howard’s career began with a position at the Transit Authority as an analyst. After years of hard work, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations and Planning. After deciding to relocate to Florida, Howard saw the need for legitimate and reliable transportation in Florida and started up H&S Personal Car Service. Howard was Managing Partner for 23 years and also held a seat on the PBC Vehicle For Hire task force for luxury sedans as well as non- emergency. He left H&S ...

Saint Augustine, Florida

Transportation, Employment - Ride-hail, Ride share, Uber, app-based transportation, GrubHub, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Paratransit, Wheelchair rider injuries, courtesy shuttle, limousine, Taxicabs, Bus, Package & food delivery services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Delivery, Lyft, Walmart Delivery

I work equally well on either side of a case- Despite being an expert who is 50/50 Plaintiff/Defense I have never uttered conflicting opinions or testimony. I have been engaged 460+ times since 2008, 50% Plaintiff, 50% Defense. * 82 firms have engaged me multiple times, 30 Defense firms, 52 Plaintiff firms. * 34 firms have hired me 3 times or more. *18 firms have hired me 4 times or more. * 14 firms have hired me 5 times or more. * 7 law firms have engaged me 6 times or more. * This group includes 3 Plaintiff firms & 4 Defense firms. * One Defense firm has engaged me 13 times in 5 different states. * I have worked as a Transit Consultant in 47 states and as an Expert Witness is 35 states. Many nationally known firms have engaged me- I have worked with many nationally-known law firms such as Morgan & Morgan, Panish Shea, The Cochrane Firm, Lewis Brisbois, Williams, Hart, & Boundas, Wilson Elser, and Morris Bart. * I have worked on 115+ cases involving Uber and/or Lyft. A...

Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Transportation, Industrial Design - wheelchair transportation, human factors, public transit, railcar boarding, accessible air travel, wheelchair securement, wheelchair restraint, seatbelt, crash safety, ergonomics, accessibility, paratransit, wheelchair lift, medical device, ramp, school bus, walker safety, warnings, usability, ADA

Dr. Linda van Roosmalen brings over 25 years of experience in wheelchair transportation safety as a designer and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a key member of a select group of experts dedicated to researching Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Over the past two decades, Dr. van Roosmalen has been retained by both plaintiff and defendant councils, providing her expertise in various cases, including: • Wheelchair transport safety on school buses, public buses, paratransit, non-emergency transport, private vehicles, rail systems, and airplanes. • Lift and ramp access. • Securement of wheelchairs and scooters, along with associated labeling. • Seat belt restraints for wheelchair-seated occupants and related labeling. • Accessibility for wheelchair users in various environments, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bathrooms, amusement parks, and public vehicles. With a strong background in Industrial Design Engineering and a decade of industry experience, Dr. van Roosmal...