Marine and maritime refers disciplines related to the sea, encompassing a wide range of studies, professions, and various types of law. The ocean is a unique environment with its own set of elements and geographical boundaries, marine and maritime expert witnesses are experienced with very specific forms of law and litigation. Lawsuits involved with marine and maritime issues may have taken place in a recreational vehicle, a workplace setting, a traveling vessel, or a cargo ship, among other types of vessels utilized for varying purposes. It is therefore important to hire the marine and maritime expert witness whose experience matches the particular needs of your case.
Marine and maritime expert witnesses may each have different backgrounds, such as maritime law and policy, marine transportation, corrosion engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, coastal engineering, or oceanography, as well as other areas involved with oceanic environments and the machinery utilized within such settings. Marine and maritime litigation may be related to matters involving marine insurance coverage, marine accidents, marine surveying, maritime accidents and injuries, marine maintenance, maritime liability claims, inland marine insurance, and marine forensics.
ForensisGroup provides attorneys with the most qualified available experts. Call our office today or submit an expert request form to retain an authoritative marine and maritime expert.