Construction Accidents Expert Witnesses

In the field of construction, the perpetual movement of heavy machinery and heavy objects poses a constant danger to workers and passersby. Accidents happen, and sometimes it is up to legal professionals and construction expert witnesses to investigate the causes of these accidents and determine the liable party if applicable, as well as the appropriate restitutions. An expert witness can cut through the speculation surrounding the case and provide an objective account of the facts.

There are many different types of circumstances, materials, environments, vehicles, structures and errors involved in construction accidents. An expert who specializes in the matter at hand can provide an analysis of the accident for the court. ForensisGroup provides experts who are trained in a variety of areas of expertise such as accident reconstruction, architecture, building code compliance, damage assessment, industrial construction, residential construction, general contractor standards, construction consulting, building sites, slips and falls, environmental health and safety, OSHA regulations, personal injury, toxic exposure, and more.

ForensisGroup is the best provider of construction expert witnesses. Our expert selection standards are unmatched; we work with the most knowledgeable and experienced experts in their fields. We offer professionals such as construction consultants, architects, building inspectors, construction engineers, estimators, general contractors, public administrators, industrial hygienists, safety engineers, risk managers, civil engineers, structural engineers, and other highly qualified professionals. Submit an expert request form today.

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Forensic Engineer Expert Witness Georgia 535384

Expertise Description

I am a skilled forensic engineering expert witness. I have spent over 35 years specializing in mechanical/electrical/structural engineering, failure investigations, safety, design, and products and materials testing. Investigation experience (over 450 separate evaluations) includes fire and explosion losses, construction and industrial accidents, electrical and mechanical system failures, and machine and site safety. I have provided deposition, courtroom testimony, and consultations for more than three decades as a forensic engineering expert witness.

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Environmental Safety Expert 514154 AL

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years of experience in environmental safety. My areas of focus include OSHA, specialty chemical manufacturing, chemical waste management, remediation, and construction. I am offering my services as an environmental safety expert witness.

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Elevator Construction Expert 369491 WA

Expertise Description

I have spent over 30 years as an elevator consultant. My expertise lies in the construction, modernization, design and audit services to improve the performance and safety of new and existing elevator and escalator systems. I have offered my services as an elevator construction expert witness by providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Liability Biomechanics Expert 520679 IL

Expertise Description

My background of over 40 years in Biomechanics & Structural Engineering has been focused on construction accidents, injury causation analysis, and accident reconstruction involving individuals on foot, in wheelchairs, operating motor vehicles, using industrial machinery and recreational vehicles and equipment. I have additional experience with Lumbar Spine Disc Degeneration, products liability, and failure analysis. I also have prior experience working as a biomechanics expert witness in Illinois and have spent my time offering consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for numerous clients.

Human Factors Safety Expert 520339 DE

Expertise Description

With more than 45 years experience in the field of Safety and Human Factors, I have worked on Safety Engineering, and industrial and construction fall protection. I have additional experience in writing numerous articles on safety and hazard recognition and label warnings. I have also worked with assessing safety consulting in business development, business agreements relating to safety requirements, and safety assessments. I have also been providing courtroom testimony, deposition, and consultations for more than 30 years as a safety and human factors expert witness in Delaware.

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Civil Engineering Expert 505195 AL

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years experience in the construction industry focusing on healthcare, education, commercial and residential construction and renovations. My expertise includes front end planning, schedule/budget development and control, scope development, architect/engineer/contractor evaluation, RFP development, risk management, constructibility review, project phasing, value engineering, quality control and dispute representation. I have over 5 years experience as a safety and civil engineering expert witness in Michigan and have provided clients with consultations.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert 519923 NY

Expertise Description

My career of over 30 years has been focused on mechanical engineering with a particular expertise in the cause and origin of auto, truck, tractor-trailer, bus, motorcycle, snowmobile, bicycle, and other non-motorized vehicle accident investigations; accidents related to design or manufacturing defects and improper use of products; assessment of construction accidents, including examination of equipment, equipment use, safety features and guarding; integrity analysis of commercial and residential buildings; and slip and fall accidents, walkways, stairways, ramps, pavement, and floors. With more then 15 years as a mechanical engineering expert witness in New York, I have offered consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition.

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Construction and Home Inspection Expert 517541 IL

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years of experience working in the construction industry with a primary focus in home inspection. I worked as a carpenter apprentice and journeyman carpenter before moving on to work as a home inspector for numerous insurance companies. I was also the founder and president of my own construction and home inspection company for 10 years. I have strong experience inspecting moisture intrusion and other types of water damage, indoor air quality, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and electrical defects. I have also worked as a firefighter and Supervising Fire Marshal. I have more than 20 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Biomechanical Analysis Expert 33219 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have more than 15 years of experience in Reconstruction and Biomechanical Analysis of Accidents. This includes, but is not limited to: wrongful death, product liability, railway matters, maritime accidents, homicide, criminal matters, gun shots, shooting reconstruction, slip/trip and falls, as well as, falls from heights, premises liability, human factors issues, pediatric injuries; industrial, fireworks, and aviation accidents, law enforcement, high and low speed vehicle collisions, pedestrian collisions, tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle and bicycle collisions, and helmet/protective equipment issues. I have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with a large number of depositions, arbitration, and courtroom testimony. I have worked criminal, civil, and federal cases.

Mechanical Engineering Expert 506781 MD

Expertise Description

I have more than 60 years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering with expertise in electronic packaging engineering for harsh military and space environments, acoustic engineering, optics, fiber optics, and laser technology. I have experience with accident reconstruction, and investigating engine failure, boating and marine accidents, breach of contracts and warranty, construction accidents, and construction contract compliance and contract claims. I have further experience with defective maintenance and products, fire origin and cause/burn injuries, machinery accidents, negligence, patent infringement, premise liability, railroad accidents and injuries, traffic controls, and underground utilities. My experience in product design, design for safety, and quality control for various products provides a comprehensive practical expertise background in addition to the technical expertise. I also have forensic engineering experience involving fracture failure of glass products such as beer bottles, whiskey bottles, a decorative vase, and shower doors. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Forensic Engineering Expert 315354 MD

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years of experience in Structural Engineering in the consulting field. I have been involved in design of buildings, bridges, dams, foundations, retaining walls, wastewater and water treatment structures, and precast concrete structures. Also, I have experience in bid and construction administration, construction cost estimating and construction inspection. I have worked with both private and municipal clients. I have over 30 years of expert witness experience with consultations and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Expert 505119 NJ

Expertise Description

I have more than 25 years experience in the field of Construction with expertise in evaluating general construction related issues and deficiencies. I am a specialist in evaluating water intrusion related construction issues. I have designed solutions to resolve construction problems in residential and commercial structures, and have experience with construction damage analysis and various slips and fall accidents and have researched applicable building codes and standards connected to these accidents. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Accident Reconstruction Expert 29835 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience with Accident Reconstruction and Safety. My accident and safety expertise includes: Sports and industrial injuries, Vehicular and equipment accidents- all vehicle types, pedestrians, component failures (e.g., brakes); Pedestrian – Slip, trip, fall, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, coefficient of friction; Premises – Building codes, lighting, glass, screens, electronic gates; Industrial & Construction Accidents – ladders, scaffolds, machine guarding, forklifts, construction vehicles, conveyors, belt conveyors, lifts, hoists; Mechanical fasteners – bolts, latches, welds; and Criminal cases – vehicular manslaughter, trade secrets. I have additional expertise in mechanics, applied mechanics, engineering mechanics, and biomechanics. I am experienced with pedestrian surfaces including walkways, stairs, and ramps, as well as slip and fall test methods, standards, and instrumentation. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

OSHA Expert 321906 NJ

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in Safety. My expertise includes: principles and practices of construction safety management; slips and falls hazard control; OSHA’s regulations and standards; accident investigation and causation analysis; and the principles and practices of hazard identification, evaluation, and control. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Biomechanics Expert 320902 AZ

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience in the field of Human Biomechanics. My extensive experience includes the field of biomechanics, functional human anatomy, biological tissues; neurosciences, medical analysis, kinematics, injury causation, passenger motor vehicle accidents, large commercial truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, industrial injuries, human falls, surgical implant failures, sports / recreational injuries, child abuse, homicide, suicide, assault, serious personal injury and trauma, wrongful death, cause of death, shooting, beatings, vehicular homicide, criminal forensics, stabbing, and injuries involving the brain, spine, peripheral internal organs, and bone tissue. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Construction Safety Expert 128453 AL

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years specializing in construction safety. My expertise includes: cranes, construction equipment accidents, rigging, excavating and trenching, steel, concrete and wood truss erection, slips and falls protection, aerial lifts, mobile and fixed scaffolding, ladders, forklifts, material handling, concrete forming and pouring, confined space, and dump trucks. My additional expertise includes: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) regulatory compliance / violations; compliance with construction industry practices; general contractor, subcontractor, and owner responsibility for safety; contractual obligations for safety; construction contract documents; construction agreements and disputes; and construction insurance matters. I have additional experience with construction work zone traffic control; traffic crashes in construction work zones; construction defects; improper construction means and methods; contractor performance and quality assessment; mold, water intrusion, and remediation matters; stress and vibration; vibration damage issues (piling, construction compaction, and crack and damage studies); structure collapses involving bridges, low rise buildings, trenches, and construction works; building and bridge inspection; and slips, trips, and falls. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Windows And Doors Expert 152679 TX

Expertise Description

I have over 50 years experience specializing in windows / fenestration and doors. My expertise includes testing and evaluation of the design and development of residential, manufactured housing, commercial and architectural windows, glass defects, doors, skylights, storefronts, and curtain walls. I have additional expertise in construction investigation and defect resolution, slips and falls, technical specifications, job site inspections, child falls from windows, and patent infringement. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Accidents And Disputes Expert 151697 OH

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years experience in construction with consulting expertise in construction accidents and disputes. I am an Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, and Litigator with expertise in construction contracts, construction law, products liability, construction claims, claims and loss damages, work injuries, construction defects, mechanics’ liens, jobsite injuries, jobsite deaths, architecture, copyrights, and design defects. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Workplace Safety Expert 169114 NY

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in the metal producing and rolling industry with arc furnaces, annealing furnaces, rolling mills, processing lines, and electrical substations. My areas of expertise include rolling mills, slitting lines, processing lines, annealing furnaces, electric arc furnaces, building maintenance, machinery maintenance, utility engineer, OSHA regulations, personnel safety, workplace safety, slips and falls, codes, industrial machinery, utility engineer, electrical substations, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, forensic engineering, fire cause and origin, electrocution investigation, and construction accidents. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience.

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Animation And Photography Expert 107656 FL

Expertise Description

I have over 20 years experience as a Forensic Consultant (C.F.C.) specializing in Forensic Accident Reconstruction. My expertise includes automobile accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, ballistics and firearms, digital forensics, premises liability, slip and fall accidents, and 3d animations and visualizations. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Cranes And Industrial Machines Expert 127972 NC

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years experience in engineering, manufacturing, and management, specializing in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction. My expertise includes: lifts, hoists, jacks, cranes, industrial machines, hydraulic equipment, tools, material handling, fork lifts, aerial work platforms, loaders, automotive lifts, and scissor lifts. I have additional expertise in product safety, product failures, product liability, testing, compliance with standards (American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.) and International Organization for Standardization (I.S.O.)), and compliance with regulations (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.), Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.), and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)), and adequacy of warnings, instructions, and labels. My experience includes the development of explanatory exhibits and the preparation of evidence for trial. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hvac Expert 128222 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Commercial / Industrial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Refrigeration Systems. My areas of expertise consist of industrial electrical equipment and systems, security systems and security systems maintenance, power systems, HVAC controls, solar codes and standards, process cooling, temporary power, chilled water and compressed air plants, facility management, preventative maintenance, and non-destructive diagnostics, such as thermographic imaging, radiography, broadband, real-time radiography, vibration analysis, oil trend analysis, laser alignment, frequency and harmonics analysis, communication wiring, and voltage and current analysis. I have extensive experience with industrial boilers, steam piping, boiling, filtration systems and heat exchangers, as well as battery fires, and fire and explosion detection. I have 15 years expert witness experience.

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Construction Safety Osha Expert 128505 PA

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Construction. My expertise includes: Construction Safety; OSHA Safety and Health; Asbestos; Demolition; Construction Management; Chemical Process Plant Operations and Maintenance; Pipe fitting; Welding; Oil/Gas Drilling Safety; Heavy Equipment Operator; Machine Guarding; Scaffolding; Slip / Trip / Fall; Building Safety; Defensive Driving; and OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Fire Origin And Cause Expert 128461 TX

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years specializing in Fire Cause and Origin, Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis, with an emphasis in industrial and commercial accidents, vehicle accidents, tractor truck accidents and ECM download analysis, product equipment failure analysis. I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience in roof-mounted and package HVAC units in commercial and school buildings. My expertise includes: failure analysis of vehicle, appliances, tools, machinery, equipment, HVAC, industrial, commercial, oil field, marine, residential, piping/piping components/pressure vessel design/failure analysis; ANSI B31.1 & B31.3; ASME Sections I & VIII; slip, trip and fall/building code compliance/ADA compliance/premises liability. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Risk Management Expert 58526 TX

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Risk Management and Safety in the amusement industry, specializing in accident reduction, concentrating in amusement parks. My expertise includes: accident investigation / prevention; behavior analysis for safety issues; claims / litigation management; codes and standards; construction safety; customer safety; emergency / medical response management; employee safety; employee training; insurance (casualty, general liability, property); maintenance / safe operation of thrill rides / attractions; Occupational Safety and Health (O.S.H.A.); public safety; risk / safety management; safety manuals / policies; training design / delivery; and Worker’s Compensation. I have extensive knowledge of industry standards and the ASTM standard that concerns the operation of amusement rides. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Public Utility Gas Pipline Safety Expert 96535 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 50 years experience in safety and civil engineering, concentrating on public utilities, occupational safety and health (O.S.H.A.), and transportation engineering. My public utilities expertise includes: gas pipelines (construction, inspections, maintenance, repair, testing operating pressures); gas pipeline accidents (ignition / explosions); and power lines (overhead / underground). OSHA expertise includes: equipment inspections (ladders, ramps, scaffolds, scissor lifts, stairways, work platforms); safety procedures (concrete pumping, confined space entry into manholes / pipelines / tanks, construction / demolitions, electrical equipment, excavations, flammable materials storage, forklifts, personal protective equipment, roofing, traffic control); site inspections (construction / demolitions, drilling sites, industrial, loading docks, machine shops, refineries, vehicle repair shops, warehouses); and work accidents (cave-ins, construction, falls, industrial, materials handling, power lines, refineries, warehouses). My transportation expertise includes: bridges / bridge inspections; bridge / highway design; and environmental planning. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Machine Safety Expert 96609 WI

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience as a mechanical engineer specializing in safety and forensic engineering. My expertise includes: accident investigation / reconstruction; agriculture equipment / machinery; construction engineering / safety; consumer safety; forestry; human factors engineering: lawn / garden products; manufacturing; occupational safety audits / training; product design / liability / safety; and safety codes / regulations compliance. I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Safety And Design Mechanical Engineer Expert 96606 IL

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years experience as a mechanical engineer with emphasis on safety and design analysis. My expertise includes: cost estimation; safety research; industrial accidents; product accidents / liability; machinery, mechanical components, and consumer products design and safety analysis; and on-site and laboratory accident investigations. I have additional expertise in: agricultural engineering; crane safety devices; farm machinery; forensic engineering; guardrail testing; ladders; power lines; press guards; trailer hitches and towbars; truck-mounted ladder racks; and wood railings. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Safety Engineering Expert 96525 MI

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the fields of Safety and Accident Investigation with expertise in safety engineering, accident reconstruction, industrial/construction accident consulting, safety in stamping, assembly (automotive and drive train), machining, plastic (SMC, blow molding, and extrusion molding) plants. My experience includes the following industries: Automotive, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Legal, and Military. I also have extensive knowledge in OSHA standards, and contract writing, interpretation, and compliance. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Chemical Engineering Expert 96447 TX

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience as a chemical engineer for 178 civil and criminal cases in areas of defective automobile airbags and ignition switch systems, explosions, weapons of mass destruction, toxic chemical exposure, trade secrets and patents, regulatory agency enforcement, chemical plant and refinery accidents, environmental contamination, defective industrial chemical products and railroad tank car accidents.

The 94 airbag cases included frontal (Single stage and Dual stage), seat-mounted side impact, side curtain & knee bolster airbags, airbag control modules, seatbelt pretensioners and passenger sensing systems used or produced by General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Honda, BWM, Mazda, Volvo, Takata, TRW, Continental, Autoliv, Morton, Delphi and numerous dealerships that were filed in state and federal courts in 19 states. I have more than 30 years experience as a chemical engineering expert witness with consultations, deposition (33) and courtroom testimony (9).

Spinal Orthopedic Surgery Expert 59559 CO

Expertise Description

I have over 45 years as a practicing orthopaedic surgeon and researcher, specializing in disorders, trauma, and fractures of the spinal column and spinal cord. My expertise includes: internal fixation; scoliosis; acute spinal and spinal cord injuries; pedicle fixation; lumbar spine issues; degenerative disc disease; auto-immunity in disc disease; paralysis; cervical / lumbar / thoracic fractures; spinal biomechanics; pelvic and ligament trauma; spinal tumors; bone grafts; and pain management. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Fire Fighting And Rescue Expert 56433 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 20 years experience in suppression of accidental and incendiary fires of petroleum, rubbish, vehicles, vegetation, and structures. My expertise includes: fire cause and origin; fire company management; fire fighting; rescue; evidence collection; liability identification; criminal investigative procedures; investigative techniques and burns; laws of arrest and firearms; arson fire indicators; arson for profit; live fire investigations; fire chemistry; explosives and post-blast analysis / investigation; electrical fires; wild land fires; vehicle fires; fatal fires; human scent evidence; and juvenile fire setter investigation. I also have experience in portable fire extinguishers, halon / carbon dioxide systems, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and standpipe / sprinkler testing. I have prior expect witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Thermal Systems Expert 56034 OH

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience as a mechanical engineer, specializing in thermal systems engineering, including industrial energy conservation, recovery, and all related processes and equipment. My expertise includes: industrial process improvement; cogeneration; power plant engineering; utility generation; code compliance; chemical / industrial processing; pressure vessels; fuels / combustion; boilers; furnaces; medical waste incinerators; and power piping. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Fire Expert 55533 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience as an Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire physics, thermodynamics, combustion, and heat / mass transfer. My expertise includes: micro-gravity combustion; micro-combustion power generation; meso- and micro-scale combustion; self-heating, pyrolysis, and self-ignition of combustible materials; liquid fuel pool burning; smoldering and transition to flaming; ignition / fire propagation in solid and liquid fuels; wild-land fire propagation; and wild-land fire spotting through burning particles and embers. I have additional experience in explosions and accidental fires in vehicles, aircraft, commercial fires, wild land fire, residential / commercial buildings, and petro-chemical plants. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Orthopedic Surgery Expert 46540 CA(N)

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I have over 35 years experience practicing and consulting surgeon specializing in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery, including joint implants; joint replacements; arthroscopy; upper-extremity injuries; hand and thumb surgery; spinal cord trauma / surgery; lower-limb trauma / surgery; and foot / ankle surgery. My expertise includes personal injury, sports medicine, trauma, and workers compensation. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Failure Analysis Expert 51934 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 20 years experience in mechanical engineering for product failure analysis, personal injury analysis, property loss, accident reconstruction, accident causation, equipment evaluation, systems evaluation, construction accidents, general industry accidents, project evaluation, and safety and maintenance procedures. I specialize in residential heating and cooling including: decorative fireplaces, space heaters, wood burning fireplaces, wall furnaces, forced-air furnaces, log lighters, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. I have additional experience in residential ranges, water heaters, gas or wood-burning appliances, and barbeques, and commercial hot plates, water heaters and boilers, deep fat fryers, catering truck fryers, commercial ranges, and commercial quick disconnects for gas lines. My experience with consulting work includes: construction accidents; falls, including slips and trips; furniture defects; residential, commercial, and industrial appliances; printing presses; lawn and garden tools; woodworking equipment; power saws; hand tools; lifting equipment; elevators, escalators; scaffolds, ladders; and recreational equipment defects and failure. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Wood Product Expert 51143 MS

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years of diversified research and development and plant management experience predominantly in the forest products industry with major international chemical and wood product organizations. My expertise includes biocides (pressure/non-pressure), fire retardants, formulation development, wood treatment processes, wood chemistry, standardized testing, basic research, wood adhesives, code and regulatory issues, building systems, distribution and transmission poles, utility poles, Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA), quality control (SPC, TQM) with numerous publications, presentations and patents in these areas. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Expert 48086 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience as a professional engineer and licensed general contractor in consulting, design, construction project management, university teaching, and research. I specializes in structural analysis / design, damage and failure investigations, and construction defects / accidents. I have expertise in performance evaluation of constructed facilities including the effects of natural (wind, earthquake, flood, fire) and man-made (vibrations, blast and impact) hazards, damage assessment, and repair and retrofit design. Has served as an expert on small and multi-million-dollar claims. My experience includes buildings, bridges, concrete cooling towers, offshore platforms, silos, damage investigation of single and multi-family residential, commercial and historic buildings, storage tanks and underground water conduits, blast in underground coal mines, explosion in a chemical plant, effect demolition, pile driving and new construction on adjacent buildings, excessive floor vibrations, cracking, settlement, wind, fire and flooding damage, foundation distress, retaining walls, slabs and pavements, evaluation of defective concrete, terrazzo and other construction materials, water intrusion damage, contract disputes, product liability, accidents, personal injury, property damage, and failures during construction. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Expert 43022 FL

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Ph.D., P.E. – Licensed Mechanical Engineer. Experienced in accident investigations and reconstruction, as well as, human factors and biomechanics. Machine design, consumer products, fire cause and origin. Licensed pilot with IFR rating; can provide aerial photography. Licensed commercial driver with tanker, hazardous materials, and passenger endorsements.

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Swimming Pool And Commercial Filtration Expert 17847 AZ

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I have over 55 years as a mechanical engineer and safety professional. My expertise includes: the design of filters, swimming pools, marine fish / mammal areas, commercial and industrial filtration / water treatment systems, and analysis and reconstruction of aquatic accidents (spas, swimming pools, and natural bodies of water) involving codes and standards, construction, diving, drowning, slides, suction entrapment, lighting, operations, signage, and slips, trips and falls. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Automotive Expert 12553 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience in automotive issues. I have conducted vehicle and forensic inspections in the following areas: mechanical, vehicle fire cause and origin, engine and component failure analysis, accident reconstruction (mechanical), Lemon law investigations, subrogation issues and reports, body shop/service department fraud investigations, parts inspections and identification, product failure analysis, design defect analysis and damage appraisal. My other areas of expertise include engine and powertrain, service and anti-lock brake systems (air and hydraulic), advanced electronics and computer systems, supplemental restraint systems, automotive safety systems, automotive and heavy truck body and frame, tires, and handicapped controls/assistive devices. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Train Derailment And Accident Reconstruction Expert 43729 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have 45 years experience as a physicist, civil/structural engineer, and professional land surveyor with accident reconstruction involving train derailments, track/switch operation, maintenance-of-way issues, and collisions, as well as design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of mainline, industrial, and short-line railroads and railroad-related infrastructure. I have prior expert witness experience.

Real Estate Management Expert 43318 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in real estate management with commercial and residential property management, multi-family properties, large urban apartment complexes, shopping malls, motels and hotels, condominiums, office buildings, as well as office and mixed-use complexes. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Traffic Safety Expert 43239 MN

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Traffic Safety. My expertise includes accident reconstruction, work zone traffic control, signs and markings, and highway design. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Accidendent Reconstruction Expert 43224 FL

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience in mechanical engineering. My expertise includes elevator inspector, vehicle accident reconstruction, low speed impact, product liability (ladders, chairs, elevators, hydraulic lifts, power tools, machinery etc.), slip, trip, and fall, and building and safety codes violations (stairs, rails, etc.). I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Accident Reconstruction Expert 43157 CT

Expertise Description

I have over 15 years in Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, and Safety. I have investigated more than 150 accidents including motor vehicle reconstructions (cars, airbags, seatbelts, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, etc.), consumer products ( golf carts, power tools & ladders), slip/trip, rollovers, and falls and extensive experience creating computer simulations and 3D animations. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Automotive Accidents Expert 43017 CA(N)

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I have over 50 years experience in biomechanics, industrial and automotive accidents, as well as consumer product liability matters. I specialize in the analysis and reconstruction of low-speed impact and ladder accidents. I have an extensive background in mechanical, biomechanical, structural, transportation, and human factors engineering. My expertise includes: accident reconstruction, product liability, biomechanics, computer/video animation, mechanical, biomechanical, structural, electrical, transportation and interdisciplinary analyses, low speed impact, whiplash, seat-belt, airbags, slip/trip and fall, machine guarding, ladders, design and manufacturing defects, elevators and other lifts, structures, home and industrial products, sports equipment, playgrounds, construction, lighting, warnings, human factors, etc. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Architect Expert 42963 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience as an architect and contractor with knowledge of architecture and construction, including: design; construction; renovations; restorations; planning and zoning commission; permits; inspections; and accessibility in commercial, residential architectural, construction issues, and personal injury or accidents. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Water Recreation Safety Expert 42120 HI

Expertise Description

I have over 45 years experience in aquatics facility operations, water recreation and safety, boating accidents, beach accidents, and related issues. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Aquatic Safety Expert 40663 HI

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of aquatic and recreation safety. My areas of expertise include aquatic accident investigations, site inspections and accident reconstruction, aquatic and beachfront hazard surveys, aquatic and lifesaving training programs, commercial tour boat equipment & operation standards, beach warning signs & design, and preparation of tour boat operations manuals. My other experience includes beach accidents, aquatic accidents and safety issues, such as those involving surfing. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Developer Expert 169205 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Commercial Construction. I am the Founder and President of a general contractor and commercial real estate developer. My projects include: commercial and industrial buildings; retail stores and shopping centers; cost of repair; manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters; office and medical buildings; self-storage mini-warehouses; tenant improvements and renovations; and off-site street improvements and land developments. In addition, I have built and remodeled custom homes and apartment projects. As a commercial real estate developer, I have participated as a principal or manager in the ownership, investment, development, acquisition, financing, planning, design, construction, and management of over 1,500,000 square feet of commercial, industrial, and office projects. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Accident Investigation And Reconstruction Expert 40226 LA

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Mechanical and electrical engineer experienced in: design and testing; friction, corrosion and stress analysis; accident investigation and reconstruction; material and component failure analysis; stress and vibration; materials characterization and testing; electrical fires cause and origin investigations; product liability, reliability, and patent review; as well as, slip and fall, lightning, and electrocution.

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Mechnical Failure Expert 40162 AZ

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience in Mechanical Engineering. My expertise includes: injury biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, mechanical device failure analysis, mechanical design analysis, accident reconstruction, vehicle testing, and industrial and consumer product liability. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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General Safety Engineering Expert 39210 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in the field of general safety engineering. My expertise include worker safety, industrial product safety, third party safety, accident prevention, loss control, accident reconstruction, trucking safety, playground safety, commercial fleet safety, petroleum industry safety, fire protection, mine safety, construction safety, elevators and escalators, woodworking, and metalworking. I am offering my services as a general safety engineering expert witness.

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Forensic Engineering Expert 35465 CA(S)

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I have more than 30 years experience using forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and biomechanics to analyze and reconstruct accidents and to perform biomechanical analysis of injuries. My expertise includes accident reconstruction includes: traffic / vehicular (auto, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, occupant motion, low speed impacts); slips & falls (friction testing); industrial accidents; and recreational and sports accidents. My additional expertise in biomechanics includes: bone and soft tissue injuries (head, back, neck, and extremities, including disc, rotator cuff, and knee injuries); slip, trip, & fall injuries; automotive, industrial, construction, recreational, sports, and altercation types of injuries. My forensic engineering expertise includes: failure of mechanical equipment; machine components; rotating machinery; power process; belt conveyors; machine guards; forklifts and cranes; garage doors; and heat transfer analysis. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Naval Architech Expert 34378 MD

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I have over 25 years experience as a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer. My expertise includes: small crafts, fishing vessels, recreational boats, yachts, ferries, shipyard productivity and claims, and offshore oil exploration. My additional areas of expertise include: slip and falls on ships, oil barges, worn non skid, commercial fishing boats, recreational boat accidents including outboard motor steering failures, PWC accidents, outboard motor support failures, off-throttle steering, boat collisions and allisions, falls aboard and overboard, high speed craft, primary and secondary structural failures, propellers, stability standards, and federal and industry boating safety standards compliance. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Accident Reconstruction And Injuries Expert 34260 CA(N)

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I have over 15 years experience as a practicing doctor with a clinical emphasis on soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, industrial injuries, and industrial disability. I have experience with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of whiplash associated disorders and mild traumatic brain injuries. My areas of expertise include Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE), motor vehicle crash parameters, injury biomechanics, human factors, occupant kinematics, diagnosis, medical and chiropractic management, prognosis and disability. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Atv Recreational Vehicles Expert 33497 CA(N)

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I have more than 35 years experience in accident reconstruction, automotive repair fraud, materials handling science, machinery and accidents involving motorcycles, ATVs, automobiles, trucks, busses, RVs, heavy equipment (tractors, farm machinery, bulldozers, etc.), towing, tire-related, marine, scooters, bicycles and skiing, as well as, education issues. I have experience with cases involving cars, trucks, buses, motor homes, motorcycles, trailers, bicycles, scooters, boats, ships, personal watercraft, ATV & tire failure analysis, fires, heavy equipment, race track design and safety, tools and equipment design and safety, and engineering management issues. My expertise also includes auto part counterfeit detection as well as aircraft, marine, engine, engine part counterfeit, and general manufacturing parts counterfeits. I have additional expertise in hybrid propulsion systems in cars, trucks, boats, yachts, ships, buses, and trains, as well as comprehensive experience in IP litigation for a major car company. I have over 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Paint Coatings Expert 29293 IL

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I have over 25 years experience in the paint and coatings industry. My expertise includes industrial coatings, trade sale and consumer paints, adhesives, chemical specialty products, resins, and polymers, including their developments, testing, and production. I also have experience in aerosols and spray products, hazardous chemicals, labels and warnings, and household chemicals. I have consulted on several cases involving slip and fall on painted surfaces and have experience with slip resistance. I am able to determine coefficient of friction measurements and can offer opinions on the appropriateness of various types of paint on concrete walking surfaces. I have additional expertise in paint and coating technology and am able to analyze floor coating for the presence or absence of various additives. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Slip Trip And Fall Expert 28619 TX

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I have over 25 years experience as a slip-and-fall expert. My areas of expertise include slips, trips and falls, floor coverings, footwear analysis, ramps and stairs, commercial floor polishes and coatings, carpeting and matting, as well as OSHA and ADA Compliance.

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Industrial Safety Expert 28192 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in industrial and mechanical engineering specializing in the aerospace, nuclear, shipbuilding, and computer industries. My areas of expertise include plant layout, material handling, crane failures, quality control, machine design, construction cost estimating, custom equipment design, and plant relocation. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Motorcycle Expert 27778 TN

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I have over 30 years experience in motorcycle handling and safety, as well as accident investigation and accident reconstruction. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Glass And Metallurgical Failures Expert 27739 CA(N)

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I have over 40 years experience in accident reconstruction, product quality and liability, failure analysis, and fracture mechanics. My expertise includes: glass breakage and failures; glass testing (bottles, windows, windshields, dishes, cook wear, etc.); metallurgical failures (welds, gears, ladders, straps, cables, etc.); ceramic failures; corrosion failures; plastic, polymer, composite material, and wood failures; and user safety and equipment design. I have additional experience in contract disputes and patent disputes. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience and consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Traffic Accident Reconstruction Expert 27419 CA(S)

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I have 25 years experience as a Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist. My expertise includes auto, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, bus, and commercial vehicle collisions. My services include: time/distance/speed analysis, vehicle damage analysis, forensic mapping, 2d/3d animation, SMAC simulations, vehicle inspections, collision site inspections and analysis, photography, video, court exhibits, and expert testimony. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Pipelines Expert 26495 CA(N)

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I have over 30 years experience in mechanical engineering. My areas of expertise include equipment failure analysis, combustion equipment, heat transfer, fluid flow. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience.

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Automated Production Machines Expert 26478 WA

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P.E. – Consulting expert with more than 35 years' experience in the field of mechanical engineering as a machinist and assembly mechanic. Has designed and put into operation mining and construction machinery, inspection and test equipment, automated production machines, and materials handling devices.

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Machinery Engineering Expert 23327 ME

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I have over 30 years experience in engineering specializing in the design and analysis of products and capital equipment. I have led the development of products and machinery for manufacturing compact discs, CD-R's, DVD's and other optical media. I specialize in design and failure analysis, as well as accident investigation relating to products and machinery. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Construction Safety Expert 19522 MO

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I have over 35 years experience in the construction industry in all divisions including jobsite safety. I currently provide training 12 to 15 times annually to 150 to 200 construction workers and supervisors in all phases of scaffolding including swing stage, frame, system, tube and coupler scaffolding.

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Safety/Accessibility Expert 18085 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience in Safety & Accessibility with expertise in personal injury, slips and falls, premises liability, construction/industrial safety, OSHA compliance, accessibility compliance, human factors, and ergonomics. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

I have worked on several skating accidents and am aware that the Roller Skating Association International has a maintenance program for roller skates that is available to rink operators. I have also had several warehouse cases over the years. There are many safety guidelines and best practices available regarding warehouse safety.

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X-ray Technoloyg Expert 17851 CA(N)

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Ph.D. – Physicist with knowledge of accelerators, particle beams, nuclear physics, electromagnetism, radiation effects, shielding, dosimetry, traffic accidents (impact physics), shockwaves, x-ray technology, some high explosives, and electro-magnetic phenomena.

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Fitness Equipments And Gyms Expert 17768 CA(S)

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I have over 25 years experience in the fitness and sport equipment industry. My areas of expertise include development and design of exercise and fitness equipment, fitness facility design, as well as fitness center safety and standards of care. I have prior expert witness experience.

Machinery Accidents Expert 17747 CA(S)

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I have over 30 years experience in mechanical engineering in the industrial and manufacturing sector, including over 15 years experience in the design of machinery, manufacturing processes, and product design. My experience includes all levels with industrial equipment from hand tools, to operating large punch presses, to printing presses, and to the design of ultra-precision micro-inch accuracy optical lathes. I have 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Slip And Fall Premise Liability Expert 12258 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in physics. My areas of expertise include the following types of analyses: vehicles (determination of speed from skid marks and post-collision dynamics), failure analysis, products (determination of failure mechanism, product design and manufacturing process defects), fire (cause and origin, arson), industrial (machine design, electronic design and packaging, OSHA code compliance, safety / light industrial hygiene), and other miscellaneous investigations including environmental testing; code compliance relating to stairways, walkways, and ramps; illumination; temperature and noise levels; biomechanics; and electromagnetic and nuclear radiation effect. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Internal Medicine Expert 12247 WA

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I have more than 50 years experience in the field of internal medicine issues as a physician. My areas of expertise include biodynamics of an injury, biomechanics and medical aspects of various injuries, especially those resulting from aviation, industrial, slip and fall, and highway collisions (vehicle damage, multiple impacts, motorcycle, bicycle pedestrian, child seats; the role of safety belts, air bags, and vehicular design). I have experience with the analysis of personal injuries and determination of injury consistency with the nature of the accident. I have over 50 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hotel Management Expert 12246 CA(N)

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field hotel management and hospitality issues including lodging, foodservice, resort, gaming, and the club industry. My areas of expertise include upkeep and maintenance, planning and feasibility, employee and labor issues, impact and marketing evaluation, franchise and management contracts, safety and security, landlord / tenant agreements, landlord / tenant disputes, food and alcoholic beverage handling, economic issues, and construction of FF&E problems. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Maritime Boat Accidents Expert 11434 AR

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I have many years experience in maritime issues. My areas of expertise include: boat, marine and ship systems; marine maintenance, repair and safety; boating accident reconstruction and investigation; maritime and admiralty litigation; and yacht delivery. I have experience operating vessels up to 225 feet and 1231 gross tons. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Commercial Flooring Expert 10902 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in the field of Commercial Flooring Issues. My areas of expertise include current and future material degradation and projected replacement costs, installation standards, concrete additives, and moisture vapor, as well as all flooring material including wood, carpet, stone and ceramic, vinyl, etc. I also covers slip, trip and fall causation and have handled many bamboo flooring failures and wood flooring issues. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Caltrans Construction Expert 10006 TN

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I have over 40 years experience in engineering and general building contractor issues. My areas of expertise include: construction accidents, building sites, management for contractors, engineers, and developers; and preparation of project estimates. I have experience in project management, conceptual, and detailed estimating, as well as value engineering, construction administration, field supervision, and inspection for quality assurance. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Seat Belts Expert 9750 CA(S)

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I have 45 years experience in conducting engineering and analytical studies of the design and performance of automotive and aviation occupant restraint systems and components. I am also knowledgeable in the influence of automotive and aviation systems on occupant kinematics during accidents, integrating input from accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical engineers, medical records, and personal inspections and testing in determining compliance with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS).

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Chemistry Expert 9226 CA(S)

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I have more than 50 years experience in the field of Chemistry. My areas of expertise include chemical accident reconstruction, general and organic chemistry, spontaneous combustion, cosmetics, cement, chemical safety, fumigants, decomposition of chemicals, metals and chemical explosions, pyrotechnics, Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) exposure, polyurethane foams, degradation of plastics, structures and properties of psychoactive drugs, corrosive acids and bases, propane and flammable propellants, airbag detonators, solvents, bleach and chlorine, surfactants and detergents, incompatible chemicals, hydrogen sulfide, and preservatives. I have additional experience with causes and accelerants of fire, chemical properties, chemical asphyxiants, acid damage to paint, automotive additives, investigation of substance causing burn injuries, and corrosive properties. I have over 40 years expert witness experience.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert 9030 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years in Mechanical Engineering. My experience includes: failure analysis of mechanical systems; accident investigation and reconstruction; human factors and ergonomics; safety design reviews and failure prevention methods; automation; robotics and microprocessor application; and warnings and safety information analysis and development. I have performed a wide range of work in the area of tire, wheel, and brake systems. My work includes numerous inspections, testing, failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and employee training on tires, wheels, and brakes related to trucks, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, recreational vehicles, and golf cars. I have conducted surveys and performed risk analysis related to tires, wheels, and brakes. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Liability Failure Analysis Expert 9027 CA(N)

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. My areas of expertise include failure analysis and design of consumer products and industrial equipment: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, piping, general machinery, frame and structural components, compressors, pumps, turbines, ladders, chairs, bicycles, automobiles, trucks, railcars, and aircraft components. My specialties include: True color 3D Laser and Structured Light scanning documentation of small parts, vehicles (e.g. crush), equipment, and accident and crime scenes. My experience also includes preserving evidence digitally, measuring parts, and comparing vehicle crush. My additional expertise includes computer simulation and animation, 3D fly around, video, photographic and poster board presentation, and engineering technical services, as well as extensive experience in industrial equipment injuries and failures, including fans and other rotating machinery. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Swimming Pool Design And Maintenance Expert 8994 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in aquatic safety and facility design issues. My areas of expertise include: aquatic risk management, swimming pool design, maintenance, management and operation, water quality, boating safety, supervision issues, barrier effectiveness, staff qualification and training, code compliance, and signage and warnings. I also have experience in swimming pool or water feature construction defects cases, as well as all water-related personal injury cases including drowning and near drowning, spinal injury, slip-and-fall, boating and PWC cases, waterslide and diving injuries, occurring at commercial and residential pools, waterparks or open water facilities. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Accident Reconstruction Expert 8950 CA(S)

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I have over 30 years experience as a Mechanical and Safety Engineer and have served as a consultant in accident analysis and reconstruction and product liability. My experience includes accidents involving trucks, semi-trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, automobiles, and pedestrians. My casework has included multiple car/bus and semi-trailer accident, semi-trailer/pedestrian fatality, vehicle rollover with fatality and potential product liability, four-car rear-end accident and others. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Industrial Safety Expert 8925 CA(S)

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I have over 55 years experience as a biochemistry and in mechanical engineering issues. My areas of expertise include: mechanical design, biomechanics, human factors engineering, mechanical behavior of materials, accident reconstruction, manufacturing issues. I have 45 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Human Factor And Warnings Expert 8825 CA(S)

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I have over 45 years experience in human factors. My areas of expertise include: automobile accidents, product design, and warning effectiveness. I also have experience with human perception, cognition, motor skills, reaction time, foreseeability of human behavior, safety, and warnings. I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Forensic Engineering Expert 351554 CT

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Civil Engineering with expertise in Forensic Engineering. I have experience with Construction Management for large public works projects; heavy construction, buildings, schools, highways, wastewater treatment plants, LNG bus garages, and landfills. I have been an engineering consultant to sureties for surety issues, construction bond matters, building movement, building envelope defects, codes, construction disputes, and have provided engineering investigations into construction accidents, defects, and damage. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Expert 342800 AL

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I have more than 45 years experience in Design and Construction. I have experience designing large scale projects including: commercial, industrial, residential, motion picture and television studios, research & development facilities, health care facilities, public buildings, as well as restoration of historically significant structures. My areas of expertise include ADA compliance, disabled access, due diligence, development entitlements, building department processing/approval, code research, damage assessment, change order evaluation, contract disputes, construction failures, construction accidents, standard of care performance, professional performance review, construction mistakes and deletions, construction standards, building code corrections, roof leaks, roof failures, delayed construction, change order claims, construction documents review, project files examination, architectural and construction forensic opinions on existing, remodeled or proposed new project construction projects. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a construction expert witness for over 25 years.

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Construction Safety Expert 450712

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I have more than 40 years of experience in Construction and Construction Safety with expertise in new construction, demolition, and renovation work for owners, construction managers, general contractors, and steel fabricators, including companies of regional, national, and international stature. I have worked on airports, bridges, casinos, convention centers, convocation centers, distribution centers, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, paper mills, pharmaceutical plants, power plants, prisons, refineries, schools, stores, shopping malls, sports arenas, steel mills, and warehouses. I have experience in jobsite death, change order and claims preparation, the use of slips and falls protection systems and PPE, plus the use of hoisting equipment such as crawler cranes, truck cranes, carry-deck cranes, tower cranes, guy derricks, stiffleg derricks, Chicago booms, gin poles, monkey poles, winch poles, roustabouts, hoisting engines, overhead cranes, and forklifts. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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California Building Code Expert 8911 CA(S)

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I have over 45 years experience in civil and fire protection engineering, as well as over 35 years in the building regulatory field of code enforcement. My areas of expertise include: plan checking of all types of structures, supervising inspection personnel, solving field construction problems, research and evaluation of new building products and systems, making code interpretations for building officials, preparing both fire and structural technical reports, as well as teaching and writing code provisions and standards. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Construction Inspection Expert 50828 AZ

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Construction Forensics with expertise in residential and commercial inspections. I have additional knowledge in all phases and trades of construction, including: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), site-work, concrete, masonry, framing, waterproofing, insulation, roofing, flashing and sheet metal, door & windows, flooring (all types), lath & plaster, gypsum board (drywall), acoustic treatment, painting, ceramic tile, mechanical, electrical, steel, fencing, and furniture fixtures, and equipment. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Fire Protection And Civil Engineering Expert 48254 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have 50 years experience in the fields of Fire Protection and Civil Engineering. I have extensive experience with the Uniform and International Building Codes, Uniform and International Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and other related codes and standards. My expertise includes residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise building construction, automatic fire alarm systems, smoke-alarms, automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and fuel storage tanks. I have previously worked on fire loss, water damage, and construction defect cases. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Expert 55532 CA(S)

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I have more than 25 years experience as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. I have experience with standards of care; negligence, reasonable medical care, treatment, and costs; permanent and temporary damage; requirements for future medical treatment; functional impairment; negligence; apportionment; diagnosis; causation; and the orthopedic biomechanics of injuries. My expertise includes pre-existing conditions, manufacturer-defect caused trauma, vehicle accidents, assaults, missed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve trauma, fracture management, spinal injury and surgery, joint replacements, orthopedic infections, pulmonary embolism, and wrongful death. I have over 20 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Bicycle Safety Expert 9071 CA(N)

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I have over 35 years experience as a mechanical engineer specializing in issues of bicycle safety. My areas of expertise include national guidelines for the construction of bicycles and bicycle facilities; bicycle industry; and transportation, technical and safety issues. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Marine Engineering Expert 10972 CA(N)

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I have over 45 years experience in naval architecture. My expertise includes: surface propulsion applications, sea trials & analysis of high speed amphibious vehicles, tank testing of propulsion systems, and vessel motion analysis. I have provided expert consultation in the areas of collision reconstruction, stern drive failures, yacht sinking, fishing vessel capsizing, and injury resulting from vessel motions, propeller contact, and other causes. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electrical Investigations Expert 12831 CA(S)

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Electrical expert / investigator with experience in facilities engineering, electrical construction, management, safety engineering, and machine construction and maintenance. Electrical Contractor, an ICBO certified Electrical Inspector, and a licensed Private Investigator.

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Osha Consultant Expert 434879 GA

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of OSHA Compliance and regulations. I have experience in safety and health issues and accident investigation, both in government and private industry. My expertise includes personal injury, construction accidents, slips and falls, chemical exposure, workplace accidents and injuries, OSHA compliance and regulation and asbestos exposure. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Highway Construction Expert 343169 CT

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of Construction Management and Ownership, particularly in Heavy, Highway, and Concrete sectors. My extensive experience includes construction and project management, estimating safety, cost management, excavation, concrete flatwork, street-scape projects, sewers, underground utilities, roadway excavation and paving, site excavation, soil excavation, guarding and fencing, highway and street lighting, traffic signalizing, landscaping, road signage, roadway striping, pedestrian safety and the customary documentation, procedures and communications used in the construction industry. I have more than 5 years expert witness experience.

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Biomechanics Expert 425497 PA

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I have over 20 years experience in the field of Forensic Biomechanics. My extensive experience includes analyzing human movements, personal injuries, product design, product development, medical devices, and mechanical engineering. I specialize in injuries caused by externally applied forces resulting in bone fractures or dislocations, soft-tissue tears, avulsions and ruptures. I am experienced in technical consultation, investigations, research, analysis, report and testimony regarding disputes resulting from injuries such as slip / trip / falls, vehicle crashes, product failure, athletic and recreational participation, construction accidents, manufacturing accidents, playground accidents, medical device failures, and vehicle collisions. I have 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Ada Building Codes Expert 413650 CA(S)

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I have over 20 years experience in Accessibility Compliance and Building Code. My extensive experience includes architecture, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consulting, accessibility compliance matters, building code administration, code development and enforcement, personal injury accidents, slips and falls, field of design and construction, forensic architectural issues, construction defects, ADA claims, federal accessibility requirements for publicly-funded housing, and accidents related to non-compliant design and construction. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience, with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Legal Malpractice Expert 6484 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the areas of Legal Malpractice and Insurance issues. My expertise includes cases on negligence, design defect, product liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, construction accidents, assault and battery, premises liability, insurance claims handling and insurance bad faith. I am also qualified as an expert witness involving personal injury litigation. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Truck Driver Expert 340797 MT

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I have more than 40 years experience in the Trucking industry as a truck driver, owner operator, driver-training instructor / program director, curricula designer, and consultant for motor carriers / truck driving schools. My expertise also includes truck accident investigation, pedestrian collisions, vehicle dynamics, and heavy truck / pedestrian / motor vehicle accident reconstruction. I have experience with mining / construction industries relative to equipment operation and workplace procedures. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Workplace Safety Osha Expert 343114 CT

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I have more than 20 years experience in Workplace Safety and OSHA-related matters as consultant, educator, trainer, author and expert witness. My expertise includes forklifts / powered industrial trucks, ladders, scaffolds, falls, fall prevention and protection, confined space, OSHA regulations, bloodborne pathogens, amputation prevention, and hazard communication (chemical safety, chemical handling, toxic and hazardous substances). I have extensive experience in interpreting and applying federal and state safety regulations, safety best practices, and national safety consensus standards. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Osha Expert 327818 IL

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I have 30 years experience in Risk Management and Environmental, Safety and Health. My specialty includes developing and implementing comprehensive risk management programs and assessments, safety and compliance strategies, minimizing employee injuries, liability exposures, and property losses, increasing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with internal and governmental regulations. My expertise includes safety management programs, on-site safety audits and assessments, employee and supervisory training, accident investigation, accidental death, development of safety plans and programs, assistance with OSHA regulations and compliance, industrial hygiene and environmental sampling and monitoring services, OSHA 10 and 30-hour General Industry Training, and OSHA 10 and 30-hour Construction Safety Training. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Fire Protection Engineering Expert 55213 CA(N)

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I have over 40 years experience in fire protection engineering, specializing in combustion science, fire modeling, fire protection engineering, fire research, heat transfer, optical properties of surfaces, and thermal physics. My experience includes matters pertaining to combustion and explosions; thermal radiation; foam, gas phase, and powder fire extinguishers; smoke detectors; private and commercial aircraft fires, vehicle fires and watercraft fires; residential building fires; commercial building fires; industrial building fires; rural, suburban, and urban fire hazards; and fire performance and spread in electrical cable arrays. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Architecture Expert 321202 MA

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I have more than 40 years experience in architecture. My expertise includes: design, codes, plans & specifications, contract administration, asbestos, lead paint, hospitals, and commercial projects. I have over 30 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Building Codes Expert 341985 NY

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I have over 25 years experience in various engineering and construction capacities. My experience and work assignments include various aspects of the main disciplines of Engineering and Environmental consulting including but not limited to: building sites; building and safety codes compliance; facility assessments; cost of repair; windows installation; construction and project management; carbon monoxide formation; physical condition surveys; reserve funding analysis; thermal expansion and contraction; plumbing; electrical; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning design inspection and evaluation; and preparation of contract documents and specifications for repairs and restoration of buildings and site items. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Expert 320740 FL

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I have more than 35 years experience in construction as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). My experience includes assignments in engineering, general contracting, real estate development, and consulting. My expertise includes: building inspections, construction defects, code compliance, construction claims, termite damage assessments, mold and indoor air quality investigations, and building maintenance evaluations. I have additional experience with condominium reserve calculations for new and converted condominium properties. I have 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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