Accident Investigation Expert Witnesses
Accident investigation expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on accident investigation. The accident investigation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Aviation & Aerospace, Construction, Construction Defects, Energy, Ergonomics, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene, Insurance, Maritime, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, Premises Liability, and Products Liability.
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Tara Parhizkar, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., P.E.
Accident Investigation – Energy Infrastructures
Los Angeles, California
Energy, Mechanical Engineering
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Power Grid, Energy Infrastructures, Marine Industry, Accident Investigation, Power Tools, Patent Litigation, Construction Safety, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Wildfire, Public Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Failure, Accident, Energy, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Disaster, Catastrophic Injury, Safety
Dr. Tarannom Parhizkar, Ph.D., P.E., is a distinguished expert in power grids and the oil & gas industry, with over 16 years of professional experience. She is an Adjunct Professor at UCLA and a trusted authority in accident investigation, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and common cause failure assessment, providing attorneys with clear, defensible technical opinions.
Her litigation and consulting work focuses on accident reconstruction, root cause analysis, and patent disputes. She has supported cases involving energy infrastructure accidents, pipeline integrity, combustion systems, equipment failures, and environmental exposures. Known for her meticulous methods and integrity, Dr. Parhizkar offers objective, reliable insights that help clarify complex technical issues in court.
Dr. Parhizkar has authored a book, multiple book chapters, and more than 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. She is also an active academic contributor, serving as Adjunct Professor at UCLA,...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
California
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CIT, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 35 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavat...
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Wilmington, Delaware
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Diego M Garcia, MD, Ms, aFAsMA
Awarded Aerospace Medicine & Human Factors Expert
SmartFlight
Ormond Beach, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Human Factors
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Aviation, Pilots, Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, FAA Aeromedical Certification, HIMS, Accident Investigation, Survivability, Injury Causation, Human Factors & Aerospace Safety, HSEQ, Airlines, Patient Safety, Medical Error, NTSB, Aerospace Medicine, Flight Surgeon, Occupational Medicine, Medical Device Usability, Medical Technolog
Award-winning physician-scientist, aerospace medicine specialist, and human factors expert with over 15 years of experience supporting safety, human performance, and operational resilience in aviation, aerospace, healthcare, and other high-consequence environments. Extensive expertise in accident investigation, human performance analysis, survivability, safety systems, operational risk management, and human-systems integration.
Recipient of the 2024 Aerospace Medical Association John Paul Stapp Award, recognizing contributions to aerospace medicine and human performance research related to accident investigation and injuries caused by vibration, impact, and ejection forces.
Professional experience includes multidisciplinary aviation accident and incident investigations involving human factors, aeromedical causation, survivability, organizational safety, and operational performance. Contributed to over 30 aviation accident and incident investigations, including major accidents, whi...
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Joseph Manges
Accident Reconstruction
Capture My Crash, LLC
Tampa, Florida
Accident Reconstruction, Trucking
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Accident Investigation, Rapid Response, Commercial Vehicle Collisions, Crash Data Retrieval, EDR Downloads, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Pedestrian, Bicyclist, Electric scooters, Simulations, Animations, Infotainment Downloads, ECM Downloads, Nighttime Visibility, Drone pilot, Damage Consistency Evals
Joe is an accident reconstructionist delivering meticulous and comprehensive collision analysis and reconstruction services catering to both passenger and commercial vehicles. Employing state-of-the-art data acquisition systems and advanced analysis tools, I adeptly collect and decipher pivotal data sourced from the scene, EDR black boxes, and other relevant sources. This data enables me to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision with a high level of accuracy and provide a scientifically supported analysis to assist with determining liability and contributory factors. I have investigated and reconstructed hundreds of crashes involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, electric scooters, motorcycles, etc. over the past 20+ years. Defense and Plaintiff cases accepted.
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William Henry, PhD, NCARB
Experienced National Architect Expert Witness
RGA Design Forensics LLC
Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance, Accident Recreation
Dr. William Henry, AIA, NCARB
Lead Expert Witness | Forensic Architect | RGA Design Forensics | Tampa, FL
Dr. William Henry is a nationally recognized forensic architect and expert witness specializing in Premises Liability and Construction Defects. As Lead Expert Witness at RGA Design Forensics, Dr. Henry provides clear, defensible, and technically precise opinions that help attorneys establish causation, liability, and standard of care in complex Premises Liability and Construction Defects cases across more than 20 states. With 40+ years of architectural and forensic experience, Dr. Henry integrates building science, field investigation, and advanced technology to identify failures, evaluate safety compliance, and explain the root causes of Premises Liability and Construction Defects matters. His reports and testimony are concise, persuasive, and highly effective in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Areas of Expertise
1. Premises Liability (Slip, Trip & Fall Incid...
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Kevin M Alvarez
Chief Pilot · Aviation Expert Witness
AeroVerdict Consulting
New Port Richey, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Transportation
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Aviation accident, Expert witness, Aviation safety, Corporate aviation, Safety management, Aircraft accident, Flight operations, FAA compliance, Business aviation, Operational analysis, Accident investigation, Pilot error, Aviation risk, Pilot decision making, Part 91 operations, Human factors, Aircraft operations, CRM, Part 135
Kevin M. Alvarez is a corporate aviation Chief Pilot and aviation operations expert specializing in aircraft accident investigation, aviation operational analysis, and business jet flight operations. With more than 5,000 hours operating advanced business aircraft and over a decade leading corporate flight departments, he provides expert analysis regarding aviation accidents, pilot decision-making, FAA regulatory compliance, and aviation safety management.
Mr. Alvarez currently serves as Chief Pilot for a Part 91 corporate aviation operation, flying advanced business jets throughout North America, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His operational experience includes international flight planning, complex aviation risk management, and the implementation of safety management practices in corporate aviation environments. His analytical methodology is structured to satisfy Daubert reliability requirements, with full methodology documentation and sample report excerpts available...
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Paul S Foran
Consolidated Maritime Resources LLC
Saint Johns, Florida
Maritime, Safety
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Oil tanker, Chemical tanker, Container ship, Bulk Carrier, General Cargo vessel, Loss Control, Accident investigation, Incident investigation, Regulatory violation, Regulatory issue, Cargo contamination, Safety issues, Stability issues, First Responder, Training, Vessel management, Personal injury
Master Mariner Unlimited Tonnage,
Liaison to USCG for Emergency Response to Key Bridge Collapse, Baltimore MD March - July 2024,
Liaison to USCG for Emergency Response to GRANDE COSTA D’AVORIO fire and salvage July - Aug 2023,
Liaison to USCG for Emergency Response to SPIRIT OF NORFOLK fire and salvage June 2022,
Liaison to USCG for emergency response to capsized liftboat SEACOR POWER Apr - Aug 2021,
Safety Officer for salvage of car carrier MV GOLDEN RAY 2019,
OCIMF SIRE Inspector Category 1,
Tanker Management Self Assessment 3 (TMSA3) Solutions,
Marine Safety Advisor for Petroleum Load and Discharge Operations,
Expert witness for maritime litigation,
Safety Assessments / ISM Audits for Commercial and U.S. Military Sealift Command vessels,
20+ year’s in command of 15 ships, including tankers, Ro-Ro / Container, and break bulk.
Vessel superintendent for Oil / Chemical Tank vessels,
STCW certified instructor / assessor, Simulator Training Instructor,
USCG Chemical Transportation Advi...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CIT, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 35 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavat...
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Andy Nieto, CSP, CHST
Construction and General Industry safety
Safety Litigation Services LLC
Saint Charles, Illinois
Safety, OSHA
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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
Mr. 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 400 safety matters, and has offered testimony on over 100 occasions in jurisdictions nationwide.
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David G Curry, PhD, CHFP, CSP
Curry Human Factors & Safety LLC
Oswego, Illinois
Human Factors, Safety
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Human Capabilities & Limitations, Human-Machine Interface, Ergonomics, Driver Behavior & Capabilities, Warnings & Instructions, Perception, Vision & Visibility, Accident Investigation, Machine Design, Slips, Trips & Falls, Operator-Vehicle Interaction, Surface Transportation
Dr. Dave Curry is the Principal Consultant for Curry Human Factors & Safety LLC. He consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, industrial ergonomics, instructions and warnings, perception/vision/visibility, slips/trips/falls, the evaluation of equipment/facilities/structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction and is both a Certified Human Factors Professional and a Certified Safety Professional.
He is the author of over sixty technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance, safety, and accident investigation. He holds several U.S. patents and design awards and has or does serve as a member of national standards-making committees for a variety of organizations (...
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Adam Birchfield, CSP, CHST
OSHA Construction Accident Investigation
A & A Safety Consulting
Hanover, Indiana
OSHA, Construction
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Fall Protection, EM385-1.1, OSHA and ANSI Standards, Scaffolds, Accident Investigation, General Contractor requirements, Crane Accidents, Steel Erection, Multi-employer Worksites, Excavations & Trenching, Slips, trips, and Falls, Effective Safety training, failure to train, and Inadequate training
Seasoned Safety and Health Professional with experience in managing complex safety operations across diverse industries, including construction, general industry, chemical plants, military, and federal projects. My career spans roles as a Safety Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers, where I managed safety program elements, conducted hazard assessments, and provided critical training to personnel at all levels. Contributions also extend to the EM385.1.1 update for the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, highlighting my technical decision-making abilities and leadership skills.
Qualifications:
• In-Depth Expertise: I have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and policies, honed through years of practical experience and continuous professional development.
• Versatility: My background encompasses diverse safety areas, including fall protection, scaffolding, crane safety, excavation, accident investigation, and more.
• Proven Record: I have been retained a...
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Bart J Leist, CSP
OSHA & Workplace Safety Expert
Triad Safety
Louisville, Kentucky
Safety, OSHA
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Accident Investigation, Safety Programs, Lockout, tagout, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, General Industry, Construction, and Manufacturing
SEAK Certificate of Completion for Running an Expert Witness Practice.
Certified Safety Professional.
36 years in safety & health management.
25 years in safety consulting.
Authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer.
United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired, Rank of Major.
Marine Corps Infantry Officer.
Safety Director at Colgate-Palmolive.
Safety Specialist at Phillip Morris.
Year 2000, started Compass Safety. Providing safety consulting services to General Industry and Construction companies.
Duties included evaluating, improving, and implementing safety & health programs.
Experienced in conducting OSHA compliance audits, hazard assessments, accident investigations, safety inspections, employee safety training, lockout / tagout procedures, and Safety Director duties and responsibilities.
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Lee E. Sale, P.E.
Mechanical Engineering and Failure Analysis Expert
Rimkus
Mandeville, Louisiana
Failure Analysis, Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Equipment Failure, Automotive and Marine Lifts, Accident Investigation, Mechanical Systems Failure, Onboard Vessel Mechanical Equipment, Industrial Facilities, Heavy Lifting and Transport Equipment, Certified Crane Operator, Oil and Gas, Cranes and Rigging, Certified Crane and Rigging Inspector, Shipbuilding
Mr. Lee Sale is an experienced, degreed, and licensed mechanical engineer in the investigation of failures involving mechanical equipment and systems, heavy lifting and transport equipment, and industrial facilities. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial, heavy industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, shipyard and shipbuilding, marine port facilities, and lifting and handling equipment.
His expertise includes cranes, rigging, lifting and handling, heavy transport, mobile equipment, automotive and marine lifts, and onboard vessel mechanical equipment. Mr. Sale is a certified crane operator and crane and rigging inspector. He is experienced with the investigation of accidents and failure analysis and has provided expert testimony. Mr. Sale is a licensed professional engineer in various states and is a registered professional engineer with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
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Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
Circadian & Fatigue Expert - Northwestern Univ.
Circadian
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Transportation, Human Factors
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Driver Fatigue, Fatigue Impairment, Human Fatigue, Accident Investigation, Human Factors, Operator Fatigue, Driver Alertness, Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation, Drowsy Driving, Fatigue Risk Management, Chronobiology, Truck Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Rail Accidents, Marine Accidents
Dr. Fred W. Turek is an internationally recognized authority on sleep, circadian rhythms, fatigue, shift work, and human performance. He is the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Biology at Northwestern University and Founder and Director of Northwestern University's Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology, one of the world's leading research centers in the field.
For more than 40 years, Dr. Turek has conducted pioneering research on the biological mechanisms that regulate sleep, alertness, fatigue, cognition, performance, and health. He is widely recognized for his role in the discovery of the first mammalian CLOCK gene, a landmark breakthrough that transformed modern circadian biology. He is also a co-inventor on multiple U.S. patents related to sleep and circadian regulation.
Dr. Turek founded and served as the first President of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms and has held leadership positions with the Sleep Research Society and numerous scientific jour...
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Mark R. Lehto, PhD
Ergonomics, Chemicals, Artificial Intelligence
J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Warnings & Labels, Ergonomics
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Accident Investigation, Ergonomics, Boating Safety, Accident Modeling, Aquatics, Human Factors, Marine Accident, Instructions, Chemicals, Labels & Warnings, Restraint System, Effectiveness, Child Safety, Safety Equipment, Machine Learning, Consumer Product, Slip Trip & Fall, Artificial Intelligence
There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry - through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; James M.L. Miller, MS, PhD, EIT; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering.
Miller Engineering also designs and operates hydroelectric and solar energy sources within their agricultural, forestry, marine, and cattle subsidiary operations in Idaho and Oregon, lending to unique hand-on expertise in these a...
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Daniel S Holmes
Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Accident Reconstruction
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Accident investigation, accident reconstruction, air bag, CDR, EDR, time distance, speed, vehicle inspection, bicycle, commercial vehicle, motorcycle crash, pedestrian, scene photography, aerial photography, drone, occupant kinematics, human factors, sight lines, vehicle equipment, tire failure
My name is Daniel Holmes and I am retired from the Minnesota State Patrol with nearly 27 years of experience. While working for the Minnesota State Patrol I reconstructed over 170 serious or fatal crashes. I have also investigated over 1,500 motor vehicle crashes that did not rise to the level of requiring a crash reconstruction. In 2015, I was awarded the Minnesota State Patrol Award of Excellence in Crash Reconstruction for my work.
I am A.C.T.A.R. ( National Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction) certified. I am trained as a C.D.R. ( Crash Data Recorder) analyst-technician and have the ability to image and analyze the airbag data from supported vehicles. I am a Forensic Mapper and drone operator. I have the ability to generate scaled diagrams from a crash scene or use mapping data obtained from Law Enforcement. I am also trained in Occupant Kinematics, and have reconstructed several pedestrian/bicycle accidents along with commercial vehicle crashes....
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Joe DeFranco, CSP
Board Certified Safety Professional
Safety Consulting Specialists, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Personal Injury, Equipment & Machinery, Forklifts, Slip Trip & Fall, Lockout/Tagout, Scaffold, Aerial Lift, Crane, Rigging & Signaling, MSHA, Accident Investigation, Construction Safety, Ladders, Machine Guarding, Dropped Objects, Struck-by, Crush Hazards
25+ years of experience in construction, industrial, and crane safety consulting. Retained in over 70 cases for both OSHA 1926 Construction and OSHA 1910 General Industry. Board Certified Safety Professional since 2001.
OSHA 500 course in Construction Safety-Outreach Trainer
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
NCCCO Certified Crane Inspector
MSHA Certified Instructor
Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (S.T.A.R.T.)
Certified Independent STAR Assessor
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Member
Experienced in:
-Occupational safety and health policies & standards
-Personal injury, catastrophic injury, and fatality cases
-Multi-employer worksites
-Crane accidents
-Crane safety
-Mobile and overhead cranes
-Rigging & Signalperson
-Trenching and excavation
-Confined space
-MSHA Part 48 & 46
-Contractor safety
-Chemical safety including lead, silica, hexavalent chromium, and ammonia safety
-Noise
-Fall protection
-Scaffolding
-Forklift, Aerial lift
-Accident inve...
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Nelson J. Lackings
The Driver Advisors LLC
Englewood, Ohio
Transportation, Safety
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Accident Reconstruction, DOT Compliance, Driver Fitness, FMCSA, Company Policy, ELD, HOS, Telematics, Commercial Vehicle Safety, Regulations, Driver Training, Tractor-trailer, Mitigation Systems, Driver Accountability, Driver Safety, Accident Investigation, Rear-end collisions
Nelson's commercial transportation experience includes the following:
•20+ years - Transportation Leadership with Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies
•20+ years - Management and Leadership with up to 3,000 drivers and driver qualified reports
•10+ years - Instructional Design for the creation of driver training
•20+ years - Training and Facilitation of driver instruction
•10+ years - Orientation and Onboarding of new drivers
•10+ years - Strategic Planning of driver workforce
•10+ years - Reporting and Analytics through telematics
•20+ years - DOT Regulations and Safety Compliance
•10+ years - of conveying/interpreting company driver policy
EDUCATION
•Accident Investigation- North American Transportation Management Institute
•DOT Roadside Inspections- Ohio Trucking Association
•FMCSA Compliance and Safety - Ohio Trucking Association
•Smith System Trainer Certification - Smith Systems, Inc
•Instructional Design - Langevin Learning Services
•Clinical Pastoral Education and Int...
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Steven D High, MPH, MS, CIH, CSP, ARM, CHST, CXLT, EMT(PA)
Safety & Health (OSHA; Slips; Ind. Hygienist)
High Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Ltd.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Slip Trip & Fall, Industrial Hygiene
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Certified Industrial Hygienist, CIH, Workplace Safety, Occupational Safety, Chemical Exposure, Public Health, Trenching, Construction Safety, Rigging, Accident Investigation, Coefficient of Friction, Slip Resistance, Lockout, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Air Quality, Noise, Safety Culture, OSHA, CSP
Over 30 years in Safety & Health.
Authorized Trainer and Instructor-Trainer for the OSHA Training Institute Outreach Education Center in Construction (exp) and General Industry.
Masters Public Health (MPH) (Hopkins), Masters in Safety Sciences (MS) (IUP)
Post-baccalaureate Certificates in Environmental Health & Industrial Hygiene (Johns Hopkins) / Epidemiology & Bio-statistics (Drexel).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
Emergency Medical Technician - PA (EMT)
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT)(slip-resistance)
Frequent Public Speaker on Safety and Health Issues.
Creative approaches and perspectives to cases.
Defense and Plaintiff work.
Organization Participation and Memberships: Lancaster County Industrial Safety Council (officer positions); American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); American Industrial Hygiene Association (AHIA): Full Member; Member of t...
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John R Ballinger, III
Complex Insurance, Civil, Claims, Policy Form
Ballinger and Associates Risk Management Firm
Harrison, Tennessee
Insurance, Transportation
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Insurance Claims Mgmnt, Insurance Bad Faith, Aviation, Insurance Automotive, Insurance Policy Form, Compliance, Accident Investigation, Trial Strategy, Insurance Claims Handlling, Regulatory, Errors and Ommissions, Jury Selection Strategy, Insurance Contracts, Trucking, Risk Management, Voir Dire
John Ballinger brings a unique perspective as an expert-witness. He is one of the few in the insurance industry who is a licensed insurance agent, broker, surplus lines broker, public adjuster, and Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator. As an insurance insider and risk mitigation expert, he sees alignment between insurance policies (contracts), operational policies and procedures, and agreements with clients and vendors as one of the most overlooked areas of liability risk, creating large gaps in consistency and implementation. This understanding of insurance and risk has allowed Mr. Ballinger to help organizations save over $100 million in potential loss through risk analysis and mitigation.
For over 20 years, Mr. Ballinger has worked with clients in a variety of industries navigating the complicated matrix of ACA, EPA, DOL, IRS, OSHA, and DOT regulations. This deep understanding of federal regulations and his efforts to obtain multiple licenses and certifications gives him the ability t...
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Bryan Netherland, MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, ARM
Safety Expert Witness-OSHA, LOTO, Machine Guarding
Seek Safety Consulting
Austin, Texas
Safety, OSHA
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Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Lock Out Tag Out, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Ergonomics, Amputation, Human Factors, Laceration, Accident Investigation, Emergency Response, Industrial Manufacturing Safety, Fall Protection, Workplace Injuries, Robotics, Automation
Bryan S. Netherland, MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, is a trained expert witness specializing in OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and accident investigation. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience in Environmental Health & Safety across Fortune 500 and global manufacturing companies, including Amazon, Berry Global, and Aurora Material Solutions. Mr. Netherland has directed enterprise-level OSHA compliance strategies and conducted hundreds of incident investigations.
He holds dual graduate degrees, a Master of Science in Occupational Safety & Health and an MBA in Sustainable Business, and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO). His areas of expertise include high-hazard program management (Lockout/Tagout, confined space, machine guarding, arc flash/NFPA 70E, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks), policy creation, risk assessment, safety management systems, and organizational safety culture.
In addition, Mr. Netherland ser...
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Texas
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Andrew McKewen, CSHO
Service Safety
La Porte, Texas
OSHA, Safety
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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
Mr. 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. Inspect tool and equipment for safe and proper use and condition, engage with empl...
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Patrick J Walsh, CSP
Construction Safety - OSHA Compliance
Walsh Safety Consulting
Georgetown, Texas
OSHA, Construction
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OSHA, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Accident Investigation, Cranes, Rigging, Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Scaffolding, Excavation, Construction Contracts, Forklifts, Telehandlers
Qualified instructor for most areas of commercial and residential construction.
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
OSHA/Workplace & Const. Safety Liability Expert
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
Texas
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CIT, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 35 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavat...
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Kelly C. Knighton, CSP
Former OSHA Regional Administrator - Safety Expert
The Knighton Consulting Group, LLC
Santa Fe, Texas
OSHA, Safety
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OSHA Compliance, Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Workplace Safety, Safety, Manufacturing, Accident Investigation, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plaintiff/Defense, Multi-Employer Worksites, OSHA Citations, scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, Excavation
Kelly C. Knighton is a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and former senior executive with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bringing over 30 years of experience in workplace safety, regulatory enforcement, and incident investigation.
Ms. Knighton previously served as OSHA Regional Administrator overseeing one of the agency’s largest regions, directing enforcement and compliance programs across multiple states. She now provides expert consulting and litigation support involving workplace safety standards, OSHA compliance, and catastrophic incident analysis.
Expert Witness Specialties:
- OSHA regulations, compliance, and enforcement
- Construction safety, general industry, and maritime safety
- Workplace incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Fatalities and catastrophic injury analysis
- OSHA citations, including General Duty Clause (5(a)(1))
- Safety management systems and hazard identification
- Regulatory interpretation and industry s...
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Tarek Omar, PhD
Accident Investigation & Highway Safety Expert
ART, LLC
McLean, Virginia
Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering
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Accident investigation , forensic engineering, personal injury, highway safety, structural analysis, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), airbag & seatbelt, guardrails, Physical Security Barriers, Intellectual Properties, slip trip & falls, Crashworthiness, patent infringement, pipelines analysis
Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 30 years of superior expertise in the areas of Accident Investigation and reconstruction, highway safety, Forensic Engineering, Automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Security Barriers, Patent and Intellectual Properties.
We also conducted extensive research on guardrails, airbag and seatbelt fatalities and injuries, slip, trip, and fall incidents, patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, and fuel tank and pipeline safety.
ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural crashes and impact-related problems. We conducted a wide variety of successful projects and accident reconstruction analyses for many law firms, private industry, engineering firms, and government agencies. Professional in utilizing state-of-the-art technology, including 3-D computer ...
