61 Site Safety Expert Witnesses Found

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Phillip Beron, MD

Phoenix, Arizona
Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation injury, quality assurance, radiation safety, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, product liability, brain tumor, stereotactic radiosurgery, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, peer review, implant therapy, hospital safety, radiation side effect, cervix cancer, head and neck cancer
...Current APEX accreditation site surveyor Extensive experience in evaluating or developing programs for hospital safety, patient safety, and peer review in Radiation Oncology. Elected by my peers for the Top Doctor Award multiple years. Expert witness experience for both plaintiff and defense. Able to explain complex cases to juries and attorneys in easily understood terms. Easily reachable. 310-709-4604 (cell) [email protected]

Morten O Jensen, PhD, DrMed Jexpert LLC

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Biomechanics, Medical Equipment, Intellectual Property (IP), Patent Infringement, Inter Partes Review (IPR), Patent Invalidity, Surgery, Medical Malpractice, Medical Instrument, Prosthetic Device, Medical Device, Blood, Medical Electronics, Device Failure
...Jensen has been at trial and deposed several times and participated in on-site interrogations. Dr. Jensen’s educational background is from top ranked universities at the interface of engineering and medicine. He has more than two decades of academic and industry experience in both Europe and the US. He worked for six years with a global measurement, automation, and instrumentation provider in the company’s consulting services and business development departments. He has 17 years of faculty member experience at highly renowned universities in Europe and the US, winning numerous prestigious awards for his work with research, teaching, and service. The results from some of his work has been adopted by the FDA guidelines for designing certain medical devices. Dr. Jensen serves on professional society committees and review panels for the NIH, DOD, NSF, etc. He has published 84 peer reviewed scientific articles, incl....

Mohammad Atarod, PhD, PE Atarod Biomechanics Laboratories

Irvine, California
Biomechanics, Accident Reconstruction - Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanical Analysis of Injury, Premises Liability, Slips/Trips and Falls, Crash Data Retrieval, Heavy Vehicle EDRs, Blackbox Download, Photogrammetry, Computer Simulations, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Laboratory Testing, 3D Laser Scanning, Expert Witness Testimony
...., Canada (2014 – 2015): Collision analysis and reconstruction; Vehicle and site inspections; Computer simulations (PCCrash, WinSmash); CDR imaging and analysis; Medical record review and injury mechanism analysis; Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Program.

Stacie Benedek, RN, BSN, CIC

San Diego, California
Infectious Diseases, Nurse - Surgical site infection, MRSA, VRE, Clostridium difficile, COVID-19, prosthetic joint infection, bacteremia, urinary tract infection, fungal infections, bacterial infections, infection control, Hospital acquired infections, medical device associated infection, hospital acquired pneumonia, PACU, ICU
...I have extensive experience in the evaluation of patients who develop hospital associated infections including surgical site infections, blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, MRSA, VRE, and Clostridium difficile. My job requires extensive operational, personnel, safety, nursing, and patient care expertise in multiple complex departments within the healthcare setting. I am detail oriented. I have the ability to breakdown complex medical conditions/terminology and make them understandable. Case worked on: Washington Post: “Sewage and Water Leaks in Hospital Operating Rooms Cited in Lawsuit over Patient’s Death” Feedback from attorney: “I cannot thank you enough for all of your work in this case! Your assistance and teaching the medicine and system failings to me were invaluable! You also did an amazing job at deposition!”

David Brinton, OLY Skilled Cyclist / Technique Sports Inc.

North Hollywood, California
Bicycles - Bicycle Expert, Accidents, Road, Gravel, Mountain Bike, e-bike, Electric Bicycle, Cyclist, Bicyclist, Events, Races, Fondo, Group Rides, Cycling Coach, Bike Fitting, Bike Maintenance, Equipment Failures
...His primary coaching emphasis for 39 years has been teaching street safety, traffic awareness, safe and predictable group riding practices, road and mountain bike handling skills including descending, cornering, crash avoidance, and crashing techniques to minimize injury. His expert services include site inspection, rider fault contribution, bike inspection, thorough reporting, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

Paul Damian, PhD, MPH, DABT, ERT Board Certified Toxicologist/European Registered Toxicologist - Damian Applied Toxicology, LLC

California
Toxicology, Environmental - Evaluation of chemical risks to public health and the environment; toxicology; adverse effects of chemicals, drugs, and nutritional supplements. Proposition 65 compliance, indoor air and vapor intrusion, chemical contamination of food and dietary supplements, drug-induced liver toxicity.
...Specialty areas include mine and smelter site health and ecological risk assessments, vapor intrusion and indoor air risk assessments related to solvent release, hazardous waste site risk assessments, workers' compensation cases, drug-induced liver toxicity, adverse effects of drugs and nutritional supplements, Proposition 65 compliance evaluations, food and drug safety, and chemical contamination of food and nutritional supplements. Dr. Damian is a member of the American College of Medical Toxicology, the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, the American College of Toxicology, the Society of Toxicology, the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, the British Toxicology Society, the International Society of Exposure Science and the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology.

Jason C. Goodwin, RN, MS, MPH, CNOR

Granite Bay, California
Nursing Administration, General Surgery - AAAHC Surveyor, Professor of Nursing at Sacramento City College, Operating Room Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Life Care Planning, Perioperative Services Administration, Post Anesthesia Nurse, Procedural Sedation Nurse, GI procedures RN, CNOR, RN, Med Surg, Medical Devices
Clinical Experiences include:  Medical Surgical Nursing  Shock / Trauma Intervention  Procedural Services  Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Care  Procedural Sedation  Clinical Educator Operational / Leadership Experiences include:  2003 Iraqi War Veteran  Multi-site surgical venues - UC Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente  Level 1 Trauma academic medical center – UC Davis Medical Center  Military – Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Operation Iraqi Freedom  Fee for service ambulatory surgery and procedural services – ABSMC Surgery Center  Clinic management – Perioperative Medicine Clinic, Kaiser Permanente -As a procedural department administrator and clinician, I have personally supervised the safe care in and around various procedures and operating room venues for 18 years, totaling approximately 300,000 individual patient encounters....

Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, ACTAR Goodworth Biomechanic & Forensic Consulting

Goleta, California
Biomechanics, Automotive - pregnancy, eye injury, fetus injury, seat belts, fall, trip, brain injury, slip, biomechanics, injury, mechanism, airbag, EDR, event data recorder, accident reconstruction, NASS, CDS, CISS, research, sports, professor, professional engineer, kinesiology
...Goodworth can perform vehicle Inspections and site investigations in California and across the US. Dr. Goodworth has been a Professor for over 13 years. Currently, a full tenured Professor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, Dr. Goodworth has over 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. His teaching includes Biomechanics, Causes of Injury, Research, Human Motor Control, Engineering Materials, and Control Systems. Dr. Goodworth takes pride in explaining technical topics in a clear and simple manner with visuals and illustrations. He teaches undergraduate students where effective COMMUNICATION of technical topics is required. He is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Society of Automotive Engineering, and International Society for Posture and Gait Research....

Don Gottfeld Gottfeld Architects, Inc.

Long Beach, California
Architecture, Construction - Real Estate,Development,Construction Defects & Failures,Design Defects, Landlord/Tenant,Property Management,Slip, Trip & Fall,Parking Lots,Building Codes,Building Department,Planning/Zoning,City Inspections,Leases,Construction Drawings & Details,Owner/Architect Disputes, Owner/Contractor Disputes
...He has designed, developed, and managed multiple residential and commercial properties, responsible for the acquisition and city approvals to site improvements, general contracting/construction and ongoing property management. Mr. Gottfeld is a licensed Architect, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is a licensed General Contractor and a licensed Real Estate Broker. He is certified by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), Disaster Services Safety Assessment Inspector. Licensed Architect State of California #C23939 (March 1993-Present) Licensed Architect State of Hawaii #9568 (Oct. 1998-April 2020) NCARB Certification #45674 (Jan. 1995-Present) “National Council of Architectural Registration Boards” recognizes and qualifies reciprocal Architect registration throughout the United States and signifies the profession’s highest standard of competence....

Peter Jaramillo, CIH Delta Bay Consultants, LLC

Antioch, California
Industrial Hygiene, OSHA - Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Indoor Air Quality, Biological Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Construction Safety, Valley Fever, COVID-19, Noise, Environmental, Laboratory Safety, Emergency Preparedness, OSHA, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Workers Compensation
Peter Jaramillo, CIH has 35+ years of experience in the fields of Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety. As co-owner and Principal Industrial Hygienist of Delta Bay Consultants, LLC, Peter provides the following services: (1) air & noise monitoring; (2) indoor air quality investigations; (3) health & safety programs; (4) hazard/risk assessments; (5) ergonomics surveys; (6) assessments of work practices, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness; (7) confined space and ventilation evaluations; (8) employee training/mentoring; (9) acting as a technical resource, subject matter expert, and regulatory liaison; and (10) Expert Witness Testimony and other Litigation Support on legal claims related to occupational health & safety. Peter has provided expert witness services for numerous cases involving exposures to Coccidioides immitis (the "Valley Fever" pathogen) in the Central Valley of California....

William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc.

California
Security, Premises Liability - Hospital & Healthcare Security, Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Crime Foreseeability, Mall-Retail-Store Security, Hotel & Hospitality Security, Apartment Buildings & Office Security, Parking Lots-Garage Security, Violent Crimes, Casino Security, Bars & Nightclubs and School Security.
...Bill provides a variety of consulting services including, but not limited to: Site and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessments, develops Strategic Security Management Plans, ensures Compliance with Government & Accreditation Agencies, consults on deployment and integration of Security Technology & Body Cameras, designs Security Operations Centers, Security Force Staffing/Deployment & Engagement, Security Leadership Recruitment/Selection, Security Program Management, Workplace Violence Prevention, Threat & Crisis Management, Active Shooter Response & Recovery, and Alcohol & Dram Shop Liability. Bill holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree (BS-Magna Cum Laude) in Criminal Justice from Western Connecticut State University. Bill is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Certified Healthcare Protection Associate (CHPA). Mr....

L Fredrick Nolta Nolta Consulting

San Diego, California
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Claim, Construction Engineering Contractor, Construction Cost, Construction Schedule, Construction Accident, Construction Management, Construction GC, Concrete Contractor, Concrete, Steel Construction, Construction Hospital, Construction Public Works, Construction Indian Gaming & Hotels
Expert witness since 2009 with case experience in: construction defect, contract dispute, delay, scheduling, cost of repair, water intrusion, Cal OSHA, safety, accident, injury, trip fall, employment, wrongful termination, probate, real estate, failure to disclose, etc. Construction Engineer with 40 + years of continuous construction experience as a general, sub and concrete contractor. Career positions progressing from: laborer, field engineer, superintendent, estimator, project manager, project executive to principal. Licensed contractor with classifications in: “A” Engineering, “B” Building & “C-8” Concrete....

Jon D. Sand, EdD

Thousand Oaks, California
Education & Schools, School Safety - Education, Discrimination, Employment, Unfair Labor & Wrongful Termination, Special Education, IEP, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Student Support Services, Accommodations, School Safety & Security, Student Safety, Standard & Duty of Care, Bullying, Mandated Reporting, School Comparisons and Evaluations.
...Sand has significant direct experience with Human Resources, school site safety, including student supervision, and overall district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is qualified to provide evaluative consultations and reviews of public and private schools. This stems from his tenure in K-12 education in completing accurate assessments of a students' educational needs, evaluating K-12 instructional and operation programs, and providing extensive staff development opportunities and programs. Effective student learning and school operations are not mutually exclusive and must be considered in terms of their alignment with local, state, and federal standards, codes, and accountability requirements. Collaborative efforts coupled with effective communication strategies enhance outcomes for all stakeholders. Clients continue to call upon Dr. Sand to support research-based classroom best practices and educational leadership....

Barry Taheri California Consultants

Long Beach, California
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Waterproofing, Building Envelope, Windows and Doors, Leak Investigation, building Enclosure, Below Grade, Above Grade, Roof, Planters, Construction Standard Of Care, Water Damage
.... • Experience in Forensic Investigation and Analysis of Construction Defects: Site Inspections, Destructive Testing, Issues Analysis and Cost of Repair. • Litigation Case Review: Contracts, Codes, Standard of Care. • Exterior Envelope Failure Analysis: Water Intrusion at Roofing, Windows, Waterproof Decks, Exterior Finishes, Drainage Plane, Framing, Finish Carpentry and Below Grade Waterproofing. • ASTM & AAMA Window & Door Leak Analysis with respect to Product or Installation Failures. • Technical presenter to the Stucco Manufacturer’s Association (SMA) • Technical Advisor and Forensic Investigator to the leading environmental engineering firm: Terra Petra • ASTM Member & Official Voting Committee Member of E06, Performance of Buildings Education and Certification: Accredited Architectural School Waterproofing Consultant-(USC) State of California License, B 904491 DuPont Envelope Certification number; DWSRC 1082 Solving Mold Training Certificate Solving Moisture Training Certificate State...

Joshua Weiner, NABCEP SepiSolar, Inc

Fremont, California
Energy, Engineering - Solar,PV,Photovoltaics,Energy,Batteries,Construction,Electric Utility,Intellectual Property,Patent,Project Development,Electrical Engineering,Asset Management,Contracts,Electricity,Generation,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy,Solar Power,Solar Installation
...Areas of Expertise: Energy Technologies Solar Batteries & Energy Storage Microgrids Markets Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Agricultural Residential Policy Tariff Rates Net Energy Metering (NEM) Interconnection Agreements Finance Incentive Programs & Structures Financing Programs & Structures Project Development Performance Modeling & Simulation Financial Modeling Contract Structures Ownership Models Project Planning & Execution Construction Management Sales Proposals, Pro Formas & Cash Flow Statements Technical Design Project Engineering Owner’s Engineering Independent Engineering System Design & Architecture Control Strategies & Microgrid Operations Project Management Technology Due Diligence Product & Vendor Selection Product Warranties, Guarantees & Liabilities Operations & Maintenance Data Acquisition & Monitoring Codes & Standards Health & Safety National Electrical Code UL Municipal Permits Industry Codes & Standards Solar Rights Act Expert Witness experience: In addition...

Marty D Wilson MDW Group, Inc

San Francisco, California
Construction, Construction Defects - Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Schedule Delays, Punch Lists, Punchlists, Project Administration, Defects, Permit Inspection, Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Constructability, Industry Standard Practices, Personal Injury
...Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories: • Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements, • Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering, • Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting, • Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations, • Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding, • Build To Suit & Design Build, • Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis, • Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements, • Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly, • Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly, • Project Commencement Procedures, Documentation, Plans, Schedules, OAC Project Meetings, • Project Management Software, • Permit Filing, Plan Check, Review, Inspections, • RFIs and Submittals, • Jobsite Superintendent, Jobsite Staffing, Assistant Staff, Site Management, Project Engineer, Assistant Project...

AARON JAMES FORUM Aaron Forum LLC

Denver, Colorado
Firearms & Ballistics, Business Operations - Firearms, inherent design flaw, gun holsters, ammunition, ballistics, firearms training, gun sales, gun ranges, gun rentals, gun range safety, risk management
...Serving over 26,000 customers in year one, we specialized in high volume retail sales, gun rentals, machine gun rentals, and on-site live-fire training. We facilitated tens of thousands of shooting lane hours and gun rentals on our indoor shooting range annually. I performed various roles from; designer, project manager, firearms training director, CFO, CEO, COO, and CMO, while scaling the business from $0. While I have not completed formal education, I do have a certificate of completion from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, “Stanford Ignite,” for completing MBA level coursework at an accelerated pace. Of a class of approximately 40 students, I was one of only two non-degreed students allowed entry, as the prerequisites included an undergraduate degree. Possessing over 10 years of military experience, I was fortunate to have served within some of the highest levels of Special Operations....

Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C ExBet Advising, LLC

Parker, Colorado
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal Operations, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, service communication, fleet management, fleet safety, management, duty of care.
While working in the fleet and snow/ice management industries for over 13-years, Michael Wagner has held various roles such as fleet management, safety management, and snow and ice management. Throughout his career, he’s worked in both public and private sector roles, with most recent experience including private contracting for municipalities in landscaping, fleet, and snow/ice management. While working in the private sector, he has worked closely in managing snow and ice removal contracts for both residential and commercial clients, with a large variety of site requirements and service offerings. Some of the key focus areas in snow and ice management include contract development, route planning and mapping, site specification development, emergency management communications, and vehicle/equipment procurement and deployment....

Shawn F Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP ICIP LLC

Elizabeth, Colorado
Security, Risk Management - Crime Foreseeability, Risk Management, Alarm Systems, Security Breaches, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Perimeter Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Incident Response, Premises Liability, Access Control Systems, Security Assessments, Security Management, Video Surveillance, Security Audits
...From meticulous pre-case reviews to detailed site/existing conditions analysis, he offers tailored solutions to enhance physical security measures and support legal strategies. His expertise spans research and discovery, data analysis, expert reports, depositions, and testimony, ensuring clients receive the support needed at every stage of their case. Initial Case Assessment: Our initial case assessment provides essential insights for legal teams and clients in premises liability and security negligence cases. Through meticulous analysis, we identify vulnerabilities and strengths, empowering informed decision-making and effective legal strategies. Our thorough approach equips clients with the foresight to navigate litigation confidently. Evidence Gathering: Our research and discovery service delves deep into the intricate details of security incidents, offering comprehensive insights essential for legal proceedings....

Brian K Bramel, SE, PE, Ph.D. Bramel Engineering

District Of Columbia
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build
...He has advised in Construction Defect, Building and Material Failures, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Work Site Injuries, Multi-Employer Worksite Matters, as well as building code compliance and insurance claims throughout the mid-Atlantic region. His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC Först Consulting Group

District Of Columbia
Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.
...Furlong applies his extensive knowledge and expertise of building and construction practices, as well as job-site health and safety in order to provide the consumer and the legal community with relevant opinions and professional advice. Mr. Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr. Furlong’s expertise in Building Code analysis also contributes to our transition engineering/ warranty evaluations for our multi-family association community clients. Mr. Furlong holds a Virginia Class ‘A’ Contractor’s license with Residential and Commercial Building Contractor designations, as well as a Washington, D.C. General Contractor’s license, and a Pennsylvania Home Improvement license. Furthermore, Mr....

Gerard Cadet, MS Traffic Expert & Work Zone Safety LLC

Miami , Florida
Safety, Traffic Engineering - Traffic Eng safety, work zone safety(roadway), MOT, flagger,traffic control plan, ADA, slips, trips & falls, bike lane, pavement markings, signage, sidewalk, signalized and unsignalized intersections, signal timing, accident/conflict analysis, sight distance triangle, clear zone, traffic operation
Defended and successfully represented Traffic Engineering Division in a lawsuit related to fatality and personal injuries along a work zone (Maintenance of Traffic) and construction site. Defended and represented successfully Traffic Engineering Division in an audit case related to Maintenance of Traffic and Work Zone Safety for road resurfacing permit issued in Dade County, Fl. Frequently rendering opinion to lawyers in order to defend successfully roadway accidents and traffic safety cases.

Edwin P Granberry Jr Granberry Consulting Services LLC

Winter Park, Florida
Chemistry & Chemicals, Environmental - Demolition Safety Plans,Environ Site Assemnts (ASTM 1527),Chemical Process Safety,Chemical Expos,Slips,Trips & Falls,Safety Training Courses,OSHA Compliance Programs (1910 & 1926),Munitions Audits,Explos/Ord Ops ,Forensic Chemistry,Emerg Resp. Plans & Procs,Mach Guarding,, EPA Matters (Title 40)
Over 65 years of professional management / hands-on experience in the Chemical, Safety Engineering, Environmental Affairs & Assessments,Hazardous Waste Site Clean-up,Specialized Safety Training Courses,Munitions & Ordnance Safety Procedures & Disposal,Emergency Response Plan Mngmt Qualified as as Expert Witness in the following Categories: Safty. Engr, Environ. Affairs & Assesmts,Chemistry & Chemicals,Slip & Falls,Chem. Process Safety,Coefficient of Friction, Emerg Respons Plans , OSHA 1910 & 1926, EPA Title 40 CFR Matters, Machine Guarding. Ground Water Pollution Matters Radiation Safety Matters

Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH General Health & Safety Services Corp.

Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability - Slip, Trip & Fall, Personal Injury, Sidewalks and Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold
Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services Corp. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for over 40 years from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more. Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions....

Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH Exposure Assessment Consulting, LLC

Orlando, Florida
Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology - Indoor Air Quality, Exposure risk, Risk Assessment, Legionella, Legionnaires disease, PFAS, Environmental Science, Building science, Mold, Bacteria, Dose Assessment, Heavy Metal, Risk, Pesticide, PCB, Food, Waterborne Pathogens, Product Safety, OSHA, Antimicrobial
...History of performing human health risk assessments at contaminated sites using U.S. EPA and state regulatory guidelines and monitoring remediation activities at those sites enabling me to analyze risk and determine if any workers or residents would be impacted by residual contamination and/or remediation activities. I perform indoor environmental quality assessments to evaluate exposure impacts on building occupants - including Legionella and water quality assessments - at healthcare, residential, commercial, and industrial facilities as part of the comprehensive overall building science aspect of indoor environmental quality. Experience co-authoring industry guidance on COVID-19 and presented on COVID-19 at a number of conferences as an indoor environmental quality subject matter expert....

William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc.

Orlando, Florida
Security, Premises Liability - Hospital & Healthcare Security, Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Crime Foreseeability, Mall-Retail-Store Security, Hotel & Hospitality Security, Apartment Buildings & Office Security, Parking Lots-Garage Security, Violent Crimes, Casino Security, Bars & Nightclubs and School Security.
...Bill provides a variety of consulting services including, but not limited to: Site and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessments, develops Strategic Security Management Plans, ensures Compliance with Government & Accreditation Agencies, consults on deployment and integration of Security Technology & Body Cameras, designs Security Operations Centers, Security Force Staffing/Deployment & Engagement, Security Leadership Recruitment/Selection, Security Program Management, Workplace Violence Prevention, Threat & Crisis Management, Active Shooter Response & Recovery, and Alcohol & Dram Shop Liability. Bill holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree (BS-Magna Cum Laude) in Criminal Justice from Western Connecticut State University. Bill is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Certified Healthcare Protection Associate (CHPA). Mr....

Russ Ritenour Ritwell Consulting, LLC

Ponte Vedra, Florida
Oil and Gas, Business Operations - Convenience Stores, Retail, Franchising, Mystery Shopping, Retail Gas/Motor Fuel Operations, Customer Service, Contracting, Merchandising, Category Management, Operations Management, Food Safety, Age-restricted
...His expertise includes, corporate operational management, franchising and franchise management, category management, food safety, customer and consumer experience management, mystery shopping, survey research, competitive analysis, store layout, design, product positioning and merchandising, contracting, concept development, strategic planning, program and project management. He has provided pre-litigation and expert counsel and consulting, authored expert reports and rebuttals, provided testimony regarding; Franchise de-branding, FDD compliance and execution, PMPA terminations, food service execution and safety, employee training, consumer litigation regarding product related or on-site injury. mystery shopping implementation and application, policies, procedures and standards as well as many other aspects of the convenience store and retail petroleum industries....

Anthony G Stanley, MD

North Miami, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - trauma, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, MI, pulmonary embolism, PE, sepsis, appendicitis, airway management, internal medicine, head injury, concussion, epidural abscess, foreign body removal, chest pain, wound care, infections, abdominal pain, testicular torsion, medical management
...Holder of 2 US Medical Device Patents, specializing in performance safety in foreign body removal, measuring wound site damage, and suturing.

Thomas H Burtness, PE, CFEI Burtness Engineering Services

White Heath, Illinois
Electrical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Lighting, Street Lighting, Parking Area Lighting, Illumination, Accidents & Injuries due to Insufficient Lighting, Photometric Site Surveys, Light Fixtures, Electrocution, Electrical Injuries and Wrongful Death, Electrical Construction Injuries and Defects, Contract Disputes, Fire Origin & Cause.
...Since 1983, I have provided expert witness and forensic engineering services to insurance companies and attorneys including accident and failure investigations, determination of fire origin and cause, litigation support, expert opinions, reports, and testimony in cases involving industrial accidents, electrocution, personal injury, fire, street and area lighting, equipment and machinery failure, safety circuitry failure, grounding, SCADA, lightning damage and fire, construction defects, design and specification disputes, and construction contract claims. I have 40+ years of experience in the design, specification, construction contract administration, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of electrical power, lighting, on-site generation, distribution, control and instrumentation systems, and equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal occupancies; water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment plants; and military sites....

Andy Nieto, CSP, CHST Safety Litigation Services LLC

Saint Charles, Illinois
Safety, OSHA - Safety Liability Expert, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Multi-Employer work site, OSHA regulations, Accident investigation, Cranes and Rigging, Electrical, Lock out/Tag out, Trenching and Excavation, Ladders/Stairs, Slips, Trips, Falls, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Welding, Demolition
...Nieto is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). His work is performed in support of safety liability matters pertaining to both the construction and industrial sectors. He has investigated, analyzed, and prepared professional opinions in over 350 safety matters, and has offered testimony on over 70 occasions in jurisdictions nationwide.

Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, BS, MS Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba. Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company

Benton, Kentucky
OSHA, Safety - OSHA, Industrial Accidents, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Risk Management, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Insurance, Investigations
...Gray provides expert witness services in defense and plaintiff litigation matters, safety and health on-site audits, customized OSHA safety and health training, OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry training, and assistance for employers who have been issued citations that they need assistance with obtaining better citation settlement agreements and working in conjunction with legal counsel with litigation assistance contesting OSHA citations....

Brian K Bramel, SE, PE, Ph.D. Bramel Engineering

Tracys Landing, Maryland
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build
...He has advised in Construction Defect, Building and Material Failures, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Work Site Injuries, Multi-Employer Worksite Matters, as well as building code compliance and insurance claims throughout the mid-Atlantic region. His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

Susan A Abookire, BSEE, MD, MPH

Boston, Massachusetts
Medical Management, Internal Medicine - Hospital Liability, Hospital Negligence, Hospital Administration, Peer Review, Delayed Diagnosis, Missed Diagnosis, EMTALA, Sepsis, Falls, Sexual Assault, Infection Prevention, Credentialing, Privileging, Anticoagulation, Wrong Site Surgery, Medication Error, Safe Discharge
Award winning and highly experienced patient safety physician executive. 20+ years of Hospital and Health System Administration Experience including Chief Quality Officer for 1,900 bed and 4,000 physician healthcare system. Founder and Former President of Society of Physician Quality Officers. Co-Founder and Senior Advisor: Harvard Medical School Quality and Patient Safety Fellowship. 20+ Years’ experience overseeing quality, patient safety, and developing procedures, policies, clinical guidelines and protocols. National and international teaching experience. Harvard educate and trained. Harvard Faculty. Past Vice-President, Board of Directors, Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Error....

Debra F Hillier, MD, MS-HPEd Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Winchester, Massachusetts
Pediatrics, Hospitalist - Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Urgent Care, Sleep Apnea, Complex Care Pediatrics, Pediatric Intermediate Care, Asthma, CPAP, BiPAP, Procedural Sedation, Hypoxemia, Feeding Disorders, Congenital Syndromes, Metabolic Disorders, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Sepsis, Pediatric Overdoses, Transport
...Hillier has extensive clinical experience both in a top-tier children’s quaternary care center as well as pediatric community hospital sites. Dr. Hillier brings unique expertise to consulting work given her master’s degree in medical education, with specific interests in medical curriculum development, simulation and procedural competency. She has won numerous teaching awards for her work with pediatric residents and medical students. She has been an invited guest speaker for peer faculty development within the realms of medical education and pediatric intermediate care. Her communication skills have drawn institution recognition, such that she now spearheads a system-wide program for patient handoff safety and quality. Dr. Hillier has also won awards for her ability to give skilled feedback to developing medical providers, designating her as a leader in psychological safety and professional development.

David A Meguerdichian, MD Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Natick, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Orthopedic Injuries, Difficult Airway, Emergency Procedures, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Procedural Sedation, Medical Simulation, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Clinical Operations
...He is an instructor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School and practices emergency medicine at the academic and community sites for Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Dr. Meguerdichian is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center where he served as chief resident in his final year. Through his years in practice, Dr. Meguerdichian has educated hundreds of students and resident physicians. In his current role as the assistant medical director of the Neil and Elise Wallace STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation, he has focused on the use of simulation to improve physician procedural skills, patient safety, and closed-loop physician communication. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and lectured on key topics in emergency medicine. Recently, Dr....

Paul Damian, PhD, MPH, DABT, ERT Board Certified Toxicologist/European Registered Toxicologist - Damian Applied Toxicology, LLC

Traverse City, Michigan
Toxicology, Environmental - Evaluation of chemical risks to public health and the environment; toxicology; adverse effects of chemicals, drugs, and nutritional supplements. Proposition 65 compliance, indoor air and vapor intrusion, chemical contamination of food and dietary supplements, drug-induced liver toxicity.
...Specialty areas include mine and smelter site health and ecological risk assessments, vapor intrusion and indoor air risk assessments related to solvent release, hazardous waste site risk assessments, workers' compensation cases, drug-induced liver toxicity, adverse effects of drugs and nutritional supplements, Proposition 65 compliance evaluations, food and drug safety, and chemical contamination of food and nutritional supplements. Dr. Damian is a member of the American College of Medical Toxicology, the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, the American College of Toxicology, the Society of Toxicology, the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, the British Toxicology Society, the International Society of Exposure Science and the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology.

R. Leslie Nichols, CPP, M.S. R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC

Oxford, Mississippi
School Safety, Premises Liability - sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual molestation, molestation, sexual grooming, bullying, school, church, camp, mentor, afterschool, youth serving organization, sports
...From 1994 to 2016 he served as Vice President of child safety and facilities for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In that role he shaped the policies and practices that helped protect over 4 million youth at over 4,000 sites in the U.S. and abroad. In 2016, Mr. Nichols entered private practice and serves as an expert witness in civil cases involving child sexual abuse within youth-serving organizations and schools, as well as a safety consultant to schools. Mr. Nichols has authored, co-authored, or contributed to over 40 articles and publications concerning protecting people from harm....

Scott A. Bills Sports Field Solutions, LLC

Baptistown, New Jersey
Athletics & Recreation, Premises Liability - Sports, Fields, Athletic Fields, Sports Field Injuries, Athletic Field Injuries, Synthetic Turf, Artificial Turf, Natural Turf, Natural Grass, Sports Facilities, Athletic Facilities, Premises
...Scott Bills is available to provide professional and expert investigation, site evaluation, safety assessment and testimony for plaintiff and defendant cases. Scott’s experience spans 30 years; he has worked with natural and synthetic athletic fields, park and recreation complexes, golf courses, premises, landscapes, and arboriculture. The scope of Scott’s expertise ranges from field evaluation to preparation of written reports and depositions for plaintiff and defendant sports field injury cases. Scott has opined on cases related to: *contract disputes *head injuries, *broken bones, *dislocations, tears, and sprains (knees, shoulders, ankles, wrists), *rotator cuff injuries, *growth plate injuries, *MRSA infection, and *permanent eye damage. Expert Testimony Serious sports injuries severely affect not only the athlete but the team. And when the sports field condition is at fault, the incident can have significant financial ramifications for the entity that owns the field....

Marianne Santarelli Marianne Santarelli, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services LLC

Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Safety, Industrial Hygiene - Construction, Research and Development, Environmental, Occupational Health, Noise, Accident Investigations, Risk Management, Fatality Investigations, ISO Management Systems, Insurance, Emergency Management, Drug/Alcohol Use Management, Behavioral Management, Training, Contractor Safety, Owners Rep.
A highly experienced, Environmental, Health and Safety professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, with applied comprehensive skills, a strong commitment to excellence and progressive functional managerial experience with a specialization in the arena of Global EH&S Management Systems. Technical proficiencies in industrial hygiene, safety and environmental disciplines, regulatory compliance analyses, product EH&S program development, permitting, training, ergonomics, EH&S audit and gap analysis, corrective action development, risk management analysis, workers compensation claims management and wellness programs and construction EH&S within a multitude of manufacturing, construction, research and development, governmental and administrative environments....

Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner, CSP Safety Research, Inc.

Audubon, New Jersey
OSHA, Safety - Fall Protection, Construction, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Slip/Trip/Fall, Construction Accidents, Scaffold safety, Ladders, Ladder Safety, Trenching & Excavation, Excavation Safety, Trench Safety, Power Tools, Forklifts, Powered Industrial Trucks, Standard of Care, Machine Guarding
Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner is a board-certified safety professional with over twenty-five years of experience developing and implementing occupational safety programs in construction and general industry for employers, corporations and government agencies. She has trained thousands of management representatives, supervisors, and competent persons on the principles and practices of safety management, hazard identification, hazard evaluation and the implementation of the hierarchy of controls. She specializes in hazards that are likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), including falls from elevation, and other construction hazards, machinery hazards, forklifts, and ladders. She was the technical editor of Nigel's Ellis's textbook Introduction to Fall Protection. Cheryl is a member of several professional safety organizations. She was the president of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and is active in that organization....

Brian K Bramel, SE, PE, Ph.D. Bramel Engineering

New York
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build
...He has advised in Construction Defect, Building and Material Failures, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Work Site Injuries, Multi-Employer Worksite Matters, as well as building code compliance and insurance claims throughout the mid-Atlantic region. His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

ANTHONY CORRADO, CHST, SSM, CSFSM, OSHA-Trainer NYC Safety Services, LLC

New York, New York
Construction, Safety - OSHA, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Construction Accidents & Injuries, Holes-Covers-Falls, New York Labor Law, Construction Standard of Care, Aerial Lifts, Fork-Lifts, Reinforced Concrete, Excavations, Shoring, Underpinning & Foundations, Steel Erection, Personal Injury, Cranes, Scaffolds
Anthony Corrado is Founder and Principal of NYC Site Safety Services, LLC, a safety consulting firm in New York City that provides NYC contractors with Site Safety Plan Development, OSHA Training and on-site Licensed Safety Professionals who oversee safety on large scale construction projects as regulated by the NYC Department of Buildings. Anthony has had a long successful and diversified career in the NYC construction industry spanning almost 40 years. Starting at a young age as a Union Carpenter apprentice and working his way up to becoming a carpenter foreman in his early twenties, Anthony has continued his education and became a superintendent working on interior renovations in hi-rise buildings throughout NYC. He continued to progress and was continuously given larger projects and more responsibilities....

Kiwesa King, PE, CCM, DBIA Expanded Resources LLC

New York, New York
Construction - Construction Management, Construction Administration, Construction Means and Methods, Construction Standard of Care, Construction Management Standard of Care, Construction New York City, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Documents, Construction Management Procedures and Operations
...King's professional credentials include those of New York State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), New York City Licensed Master Fire Protection Contractor (Certificate holder), New York City Licensed Site Safety Manager, and New York State Notary Public. Ms. King teaches undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education courses in Construction Management at New York institutions. Ms. King has been engaged in the construction industry for over twenty-nine years. Ms. King has served as an expert witness for fourteen years. Her expert witness experience and expertise include cases involving construction means and methods and construction management standards of practice.

David N Flynn, MD, MBA

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Hospital Liability, Hospital Negligence, Mortality Prevention, Quality & Patient Safety, Quality Culture, Communication & Handoff Errors, Delayed & Missed Diagnosis, Early Warning Systems, Wrong Site Surgery, Medication Errors, Airway Management, Aspiration, Obstetric Anesthesia, Nerve Injury
...His team was recognized with the UNC Medical Center Quality and Safety Team Award for 2021 Prior to joining UNC, Dr. Flynn led Perioperative Quality Improvement at Mission Health, a multi-hospital system based in Asheville, NC. Under Dr. Flynn’s leadership, Mission Hospital launched real-time decision support and analytics software that improved clinical care pathway adherence, nearly eliminated antibiotic re-dosing errors, decreased opioid usage, and reduced post-operative nausea. Dr. Flynn was recognized with Mission Health System's Quality Team Award in 2018, as team leader of the Anesthesia Opioid Reduction Initiative. Clinically, Dr. Flynn has worked in both private practice and academic settings. As a faculty member at the University of North Carolina, he serves on the general anesthesiologist team, the obstetric anesthesia call team, and the regional anesthesia team for ambulatory surgery.

Richard Arlington, III, CSP, CLP Rich Arlington & Associates

Lake City, Pennsylvania
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow and Ice Management, Snow Plow Safety, Snow and Ice Operations, Ice Related Slip and Fall, Snow Related Slip and Fall, Snow Science, Ice Control, Snow Response Plan, Certified Snow Professional Snow Risk and Liability, Snow Storage, Snow Clearing for Parking Garages
...Examples of snow & ice management cases: Salt usage for ice control Site plan to establish best snow storage areas Data provided to establish possible liability for accidents Contractor safety and training procedures as compared to industry standards Contractor practices and methods as compared to industry standards Was the contract proper for the snow and ice industry Weather patterns to establish correct ice control methods The site snow response plan to establish procedures requested were followed If a scope of work is written for this case, does it give proper directions to the contractor Were financial constraints established that limited the proper procedures for snow and ice management

Keith A. Bergman, PE Bergman Engineering, LLC

Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Premises Liability, Traffic Engineering - Accident Reconstruction, Civil Engineering, Codes and Standards, Construction, Highway and Street Design, Job-Site Safety, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip Trip and Fall, Transportation, Traffic Engineering, Walkway Surface and Pavement Evaluation
Our mission: Bringing clarity to complexity. Bergman Engineering is a forensic engineering firm that provides objective investigative analysis and consulting services as well as expert witness testimony. Hired for our expertise, we utilize our knowledge and experience to evaluate cases and claims with regard to civil engineering concepts. This can extend to a number of different practice areas for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Our case experience ranges from small private claims to large civil claims. We have consulted in complex claims and litigation on behalf of corporations, attorneys, insurance companies, and municipal/government agencies. Certified Professional Engineer: California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Scott J. Taylor, CDP Accident Reconstruction and Animations

South Carolina, South Carolina
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - Truck, Vehicle, Animations, Night Lighting, Crime Scene Reconstructions, Whiplash, Product Liability, Pedestrians, Motorcycle, Fork lift , Crane, Dart Out Accident, Slip and Fall, Fires Simulations, Explosion, Rain, Fog, Snow, Train, Crane, Lift, Vault, medical malpractice, Patent, Sun glare
...Kendall was awarded the Southern Trial Lawyers Warhorse Award, also was referred to as a “widely respected trial lawyer” by CBS 60 Minutes, and recognized as an automotive safety “Watchdog” by Automotive News. 4. Scott testified for 1st animations jury viewing in SC, GA, and TN, as Court Expert for Animations of Reconstructions, in Federal, State, and Criminal Courts. 5. He was twice honored to be invited to speak with the honorable Federal Judge Ross Anderson, about 15 animations at two South Carolina CLE programs, first at an Annual SC Trial Lawyers Convention at Hilton Head Island, where the Judge stated "Computer animation allows attorneys (and Experts) to convert witnesses' verbal testimony into dynamic, visual demonstrations capable of mentally transporting jurors to the scene. It is difficult to imagine a more effective tool (than animations) for enhancing your case presentation."...

Steve Scoville Scoville & Associates, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defects, Construction Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Healthcare/Commercial/ and Residential Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Claims, Construction Planning, Insurance Claims Evaluation, Construction Cost Estimates
...Scoville & Associates, Inc. performs site surveys when an on-site review is needed: photographing and noting pertinent conditions. If instructed, the research includes reviews of court filings, codes, designs, contract documents, and correspondence. S&A Analyzes information gathered versus contracts, building codes, project-specific design requirements, and personal experience. S&A verbally communicates preliminary conclusions to the supervising attorney. If directed, S&A finalizes findings and recommendations and provides a written report. S&A is available for depositions and court testimony. S&A has over 50 years of experience in building design, construction, and related industries and is experienced in contracting methods from fixed price to design-build. S&A is qualified to address problems caused by Defective Installations and Product Defects, Project Planning and Management, and Contract Management....

Scott J. Anson, Ph.D., P.E. Anson Engineering, LLC

Harleton (Longview), Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analyis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Laboratory Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigations, Fracture Surface
.... – Certification Number 68205 • API/ASME 579 Fitness for Service, American Petroleum Institute, Washington D.C. and ASME, New York, NY – Training and Experience (no certification offered) Plant Safety Training – East Texas Safety Council, Longview TX • Basic Orientation Plus • Scaffolding User • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) • Texas Eastman Site Specific • Confined Space Entry • Texas Eastman Confined Space Active Professional Memberships • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – New York, NY • National Society of Professional Engineers – Alexandria, VA • Texas Society of Professional Engineers – Austin, TX • National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) – Atlanta, GA Recent failure analysis/ forensics engineering application areas within Mechanical and Materials Engineering 1) Workplace injuries 2) Safety hierarchy application 3) Structural failure of a medical...

Scott Bennett, CPM ExpertMulti-Family Expert Witness Group

Keller, Texas
Property Management, Real Estate - Real estate and property management issues, residential, mixed-use. Leasing, landlord/tenant, rent control, life/safety and environmental, manufactured home communities. Risk and Safety at Apt buildings, Multi-Family injuries,
...His extensive background includes the development, operations, risk management, hazard evaluations, safety standards and "best in class" real estate management. Mr. Bennett has over 25+ years experience in multi-family, commercial, retail, condo's, mixed-use management operations and renovations. His background also includes significant real estate development services, leasing and Tenants law. He is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), and real estate executive in Texas. His expert witness/litigation support activities over the past 25+ years includes working and testifying on behalf of both Plaintiff and Defendant with significant deposition and trial experience. His work has included cases in various other states outside of Texas....

Cory W Bruner Propel Safety Consulting

San Antonio, Texas
Safety, Risk Management - Legal Consulting, OSHA, Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Safety Program, Safety Training, Job-site Accident Investigation, Safety Expert Witness, Job-site accident/fatality, OSHA Inspection, Concrete Pumping Accident, Concrete Pumping Safety, Electrical Safety, Electrical Accident.
Propel Safety Consulting is a full service safety, risk and legal consulting firm. We provide our clients turn key service that we personally help implement and that provides proven results. We stand by our success of helping our clients achieve the success they seek in their compliance programs. We have consulted for hundreds of clients and have reviewed hundreds of accident and fatality cases. With this knowledge of lessons learned from tragedy, we have developed programs and training that will help your firm become proactive in the prevention of accidents and prepared to handle accidents when they do happen without stress. Our team has decades of experience in safety, risk and legal consulting in real world ever day management for some of the biggest construction, chemical, oil and gas, manufacturing, meat packing and processing companies in the country. We know what works and doesn't work through decades of experience getting it wrong and right....

William H. ElDorado, PE, CXLT ElDorado Forensics LLC

Lewisville, Texas
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - ADA, Building Code, Foundation Movement, International Code Council, Means of Egress, Forensic Engineering, Ground Vibration, Slip Resistance, Stairway, Lighting, Property Damage, Handrail & Guardrail
...The following site conditions are analyzed during investigation of premises liability matters: Egress Width, Stairways, Ramps, Slip Resistance, ADA, Trip Hazards, Curbs, Handrails, Guardrails, Step-downs, Doorways/Thresholds, Floor Mats, Lighting, Assembly, and Glass/Glazing. A typical premises liability investigation will involve initial review of documents & files, examination and detailed measurements of the incident area, testing, photograph documentation, analysis of data, review of applicable building codes and/or architectural standards, consultation with the jurisdiction, forming conclusions, producing an expert witness report, and if needed, providing live testimony at deposition or trial. To date I have testified live at 40 depositions and 8 trials, the recent history of which is available upon request. I am a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Building Safety Professional member of the International Code Council.

Robin D. Franks, MS, PG, CHMM, RSO TGE Resources, Inc.

Houston, Texas
Environmental, Industrial Hygiene - asbestos, mold, soil, groundwater, remediation, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, chemical spills, fire, hazardous, waste, mold, lead, vapor, industrial, hygiene, disaster response, oil & gas, storage tanks, radiation, geology, Phase I ESA, construction, OSHA, RCRA, PG, RSO, CHMM, ASTM, NORM
...I routinely evaluate real property and inventory buildings for hazardous materials, abandoned contaminant sources, orphaned well sites & pits, and buried tanks & equipment. This work is routinely performed to advance real estate redevelopment, to cost-effectively demonstrate that the pathway of construction has been cleared for reuse, & for litigation when hazards are found during or post-construction. As a certified first responder, I execute post-flood/fire emergency tasks in buildings & industry, which involve hazardous materials & chemicals, asbestos, PCBs, lead, microbial damage, pesticides, hydrocarbon, & solvents. I am credentialed to identify the extent of mold & microbial damage, source its cause of loss, & prepare mold protocols for its remediation under forensic methods of investigation & building construction defect. I have expertise in building systems & the mitigation of hazards in advance of renovation or demolition....

Andrew McKewen, CSHO Service Safety

La Porte, Texas
OSHA, Safety - construction safety, accident investigation, safety training, OSHA disputes, job-site audits, fall protection, stairways and ladders, OSHA authorized trainer, employee rights, employer requirements, documentation, safety policies, OSHA inspections, scaffolds, boom lift, scissor lift, forklift, PPE
...McKewen has over 14 years of occupational safety and health experience within the construction industry. Over the past 12 years he has been in a senior management position within several construction builders and safety consulting companies. The following detail the and services provided to clients and employers; Accident Investigation Thorough, detailed and efficient investigations of accidents, ranging from property damage to construction fatalities. Breaking down everything from company policy to human behavior to find the root cause of the accident. OSHA citation disputes Research the standards which were cited as being in violation, find OSHA Letters of Interpretation, take into account job-site conditions, company policy, training and human behaviors; then meet with OSHA in an informal conference to eliminate the citation. Job-site audits Inspect job-sites, observe employees’ activities....

Michael R. Roop, CSP MRE Training & Consulting

Richmond, Texas
Safety, OSHA - Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Confined Space Retrieval, Confined Space Rescue, OSHA and Standards Compliance, Industry Best Practices, Telecommunication Tower Climbing, Safety Training Accidents, Highway Roadwork Safety, Rail Tank Car Entry and Rescue, Ladder Safety, Trench Collapse
Certified Safety Professional (Safety training, incident investigations, and safety procedures and programs). Roop has many years of experience as both a company as well as a contracted Safety Director. Court certified expert in fall protection, confined spaces, safety, rescue, law enforcement, trench collapse, OSHA regulations, rail tank car incidents, and safety equipment. Captain, Louisiana State Police (Retired) Roop has worked as a specialized safety expert in dozens of cases and has given deposition and courtroom testimony in numerous of those work engagements. Roop’s experience includes performing site investigations and authoring subsequent reports detailing how events proceeded and what individuals/circumstances lead to a specific outcome. Additionally, as a retired uniformed and plain clothes state police officer and commander, Roop has provided evidence and testified in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor trials....

Jill Shackelford

Austin, Texas
Mining, Construction - Asphalt, Paving, Limestone Mining, MSHA, Environmental, Seal Coating, Chip Seal, Edward's Aquifer, Sand and Gravel, Construction Claims, Aggregates, Asphalt design, Asphalt employment, Asphalt and Aggregate Trucking
...Jill currently consults in all realms of permitting from groundwater, rock crushing, concrete and asphalt plants, stormwater, and site development permits. Additionally Jill consults mining operations from MSHA to blasting for sites utilizing explosives. Jill has been instrumental in working with legal teams on strategy as well as expert witness testimony. In addition to Industrial Asphalt, Jill was a founder and partner of KBDJ LP, a limestone quarry in Buda Texas. She was instrumental in the permitting of this Greenfield site into a quality limestone operation. Through her leadership, KBDJ won the prestigious Pit & Quarry Magazine’s, Producer of the Year Award in 2008 She has vast knowledge in all areas of the permitting process including air quality permits, water pollution abatement plans, groundwater monitoring and emissions reductions programs, mine safety and health compliance, and asphalt technology from production to placement....

Aftab Sheikh, P.E., PMP Sheikh Engineers and Consulting, LLC

Pflugerville, Texas
Electrical Engineering, Fire - Transformer, motor, generator, UPS, circuit breaker, switchboard, electrical fire, electrical insulation failure, short circuit, fault current, Arch flash, fire alarm, field investigation.
...Experienced in applying British Standards, International Building Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA), National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE SA) etc. Have extensive experience in electrical, fire alarm and low voltage system design, project administration and management, supervision, reviewing electrical system design and plans, site electrical surveys, needs assessments, sizing emergency generators, electrical fault calculations, transformer selections, UPS systems, electrical one line diagrams, as-built drawings review, lighting and power system layouts and designs per NEC, indoor substation designs, and peer review etc. for high performing commercial, institutional, residential, hospital, government, laboratory, retail and chain shops etc. Has experience in forensic engineering investigation and report preparation for multiple electrical fire related cases.

Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC Först Consulting Group

Middleburg, Virginia
Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.
...Furlong applies his extensive knowledge and expertise of building and construction practices, as well as job-site health and safety in order to provide the consumer and the legal community with relevant opinions and professional advice. Mr. Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr. Furlong’s expertise in Building Code analysis also contributes to our transition engineering/ warranty evaluations for our multi-family association community clients. Mr. Furlong holds a Virginia Class ‘A’ Contractor’s license with Residential and Commercial Building Contractor designations, as well as a Washington, D.C. General Contractor’s license, and a Pennsylvania Home Improvement license. Furthermore, Mr....

Curtis M Beloy, PE 4moto Engineers LLC

Madison, Wisconsin
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - intersection crash, motorcycle safety training, throttle, brakes, engine, rollover, EDR, surveillance video, dashcam, telematics, ATV UTV SxS, snowmobile, watercraft, PWC, skateboard, scooter, off-road, OHV, racetrack, OHRV, motocross, ABS, ESC, failure, drivetrain, BMX, bike, Harley-Davidson
...He uses advanced tools for site and vehicle documentation, retrieval of electronic crash data (CDR), forensic video analysis, and computer simulations / animations. He is a skilled mechanic and adept at testing products or vehicles to collect objective data. An experienced instructor, he has testified as an expert witness in depositions, trials, and mediations since 2008. His engineering career with motorcycles and ATVs spans two decades of product development at OEM suppliers, crash analysis at forensic firms, and defect evaluations at a vehicle testing firm. He has evaluated large-scale recalls and crashes involving vehicle stability, controls, electronic aids, suspension, and overall vehicle design. He has consulted manufacturers on product design and the US Border Patrol on ATV safety. He is a lifelong powersports enthusiast and enjoys applying insights gained from off-road racing, performance vehicle tuning, and his first-hand experiences of vehicle crash behavior. Mr....

Timothy Kobernat, CSP RET OSHAware LLC

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
OSHA, Safety - OSHA, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Trenches, OSHA Standards, Paper Mill, Excavating, Lockout/Tagout, Cranes & Forklifts, Grain Elevators, Multi-Employer Worksites,Material Handling
With 32 years experience as an OSHA Area Director and Safety Compliance Officer, as well as an additional 17 years in various related safety and heath related work, I have a broad range of experience in OSHA & safety related matters. In the approximately 14 years I spent as a compliance safety and health officer, I conducted approximately 1500 site inspections, roughly half of which were related to construction standards enforcement. During these inspections, I evaluated safety and health conditions and hazards, recommended abatement methods, and determined exposure and standard application. While serving approximately 16 years as district supervisor and area director for OSHA, a major part of my duties was to review virtually all files that came through our office, certifying their legal sufficiency for citations....

Marjean K. Pountain, CPM Pountain Partners LLC

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Real Estate, Property Management - Standards of Care, Premise liability, Slip, Trip & Fall, Risk Management, Landlord/Tenant, Property Management/Maintenance, Security and Lighting, Senior Housing, Commercial Real Estate, Homeowner/Condo, Student Housing, Mixed Use, Snow and Ice Maintenance, Parking Lot Maintenance,
...Topics Pountain Partners excels in include: Property Management Safety Regulations Tenant and Landlord Rights Standards of Care Premises Liability Slips, Trips and Falls Security and Lighting Negligence in Hiring, Supervision, and On-site Practices Landlord Tenant and Vendor Disputes Property Maintenance Best Practices and Responsibilities Security Deposits Common Area Maintenance Charges (CAM) Fair Housing Ethics HUD Housing (Section 8) Tax Credit Housing (Section 42)