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Construction Accidents Expert Witnesses

Construction accidents 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 construction accidents. The construction accidents expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Construction, Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery, Insurance, OSHA, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, and Structural Engineering.

Michael Lawler, MS, CSP, CHST

Construction Safety Expert
OSHA/Multi Employer/Citations
Injury Cases/Investigation

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Alabama

OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions

Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...

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Lee Davis, Ph.D.

Occupational Safety and Health

Davis Occupational Health and Safety Consulting, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama

Safety, Construction - Industrial Accidents, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Cranes & Rigging, Fall Protection, Electrocutions, Slips / Trips, Forklifts, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Workplace Safety, OSHA Citations, Trenching & Excavation, Amputations, Construction Accidents

Lee Davis, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, is a multi-credentialed Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) professional with over 30 years of cross-functional experience in high-hazard industrial sectors, including heavy construction, nuclear power generation, petrochemical refining, and global defense operations. As a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Dr. Davis possesses a deep technical and contextual understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as the specialized USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. His extensive field background spans remote and austere environments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, where he managed complex safety management systems (SMS) for multi-million-dollar military infrastructure and de-mining projects. Domestically, Dr. Davis has held senior leadership roles in large civil works projects, such as the $1.5 billion Olmsted Dam and critical nuclear refuel outag...

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Denver, Colorado

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Craig L Moskowitz, PE, MBA, MS

CLM Engineering Associates, LLC

Stamford, Connecticut

Premises Liability, Construction Defects - OSHA, construction, slips/trips/falls, storm damage, water intrusion, roofing systems, warranty inspections, civil engineering, structural engineering, building collapse, property condition assessment, building codes, forensic engineering, engineering expert, construction accidents, personal injury

Since 2010, the President and Managing Member of CLM Engineering Associates, LLC, which concentrates its focus on forensic engineering/expert witness work for the insurance industry and legal community. In addition, we offer construction management, civil engineering and building inspection services. Prior experience includes extensive construction management work on both commercial and residential projects. Performed safety inspections on both civilian and military projects through application of OSHA regulations. Designed drainage systems for the government while an officer with the United States military. Cost estimating for various projects exceeding $500 million. Design document creation and management of high-rise construction in Manhattan. marketplace. Management of telecommunications projects for Verizon in Manhattan including CPM schedule creation and updating. Directed and managed all water distribution system and sewer system work while working as a contractor to th...

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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Structural Engineering, Premises Liability - Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile

Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach. Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...

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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Georgia

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Illinois

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Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, BS, MS

Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba. Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company

Benton, Kentucky

OSHA, Safety - OSHA, Industrial Accidents, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Risk Management, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Insurance, Investigations

Mr. Gray provides expert witness services in defense and plaintiff litigation matters, safety and health on-site audits, customized OSHA safety and health training, OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry training, and assistance for employers who have been issued citations that they need assistance with obtaining better citation settlement agreements and working in conjunction with legal counsel with litigation assistance contesting OSHA citations. Highly-experienced OSHA Forensic Expert Witness with 75 separate fatality and more than 150 non-fatal work-related accidents. 25+ years of OSHA compliance with 29 CFR regulations related to construction and general industry. 8 years of private Safety and Health Consulting specializing in Defense and Plaintiff's occupational injuries, conducting safety and health audits, Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for construction and general industry, and employer assistance with settlement of OSHA citations, and testifying in O...

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David A Doddridge

Construction Disputes/Accidents-Premises Liability

D.A. Doddridge and Associates, Inc.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall - Stairway Accidents, Construction Accidents, Construction Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, OSHA Regulations, Construction Safety, Construction Standards, Residential, Commercial, Construction Delays, Building Codes, Fire Investigations, Engineering, Architectural

With over 30 years experience in residential and light commercial building, construction, and remodeling, I have cultivated a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry. My expertise also spans residential/commercial building inspections, roofing/siding, and sheetrock installation. My hands-on background provides attorneys and clients with invaluable insights into construction practices, building codes, and safety compliance. I hold an Unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License in Massachusetts, along with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Construction Safety certifications. My qualifications also include a National Floor Safety Institute Certification in walkway safety, a certification in building envelope inspections and remediation from the Building Envelope Science Institute, and a certification in residential building codes by the International Code Council. Additionally, I am a certified Pella Window Installer and a certified tribometer operator for the ASM925 and ASM825, whic...

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Joseph Green

OSHA compliance and construction safety issues

Construction Safety & Consultation Services, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts

OSHA, Construction - Fall Protection, OSHA cases, Construction accidents, Trenching/Excavating, Multi employer policy, Window washing, Struck by incident, Aerial Lifts, Welding & cutting, Ineffective training, Caught in between, Steel erection, Carpentry, Personal Injury, Holes/covers, Safety programs, Overhead protection, Slips/trips, Demolition, Equipment

Joseph Green is an OSHA safety expert witness and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in construction safety, regulatory enforcement, and accident investigation. A former OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Assistant Area Director, and Compliance Safety and Health Officer, he brings extensive hands-on experience directing complex inspections, accident investigations, and fatality investigations. Mr. Green works with attorneys, contractors, and organizations nationwide to provide clear, authoritative guidance on OSHA compliance and construction safety matters. ________________________________________ AREAS OF EXPERTISE • OSHA Compliance & Enforcement — Construction (29 CFR 1926) • OSHA Field of Operations Manual/OSHA Inspection procedures • Construction Safety — Residential & Commercial • Multi-Employer Worksite Analysis • Accident & Fatality Investigations • Fall Protection & Residential Construction • Excavation & Trenching Safety • Scaffolding & Mast Climbing Platf...

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Don L Gifford

Electrical & General Construction Expert Witness

Gifford Consulting Group (A Division of Pete Fowler Construction)

Henderson, Nevada

Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering - Architecture, Building Codes, Construction, Construction Damages, Corrosion, Electrical, Fire & Life Safety, Construction Accidents, Forensic Engineering, Lighting & Illumination, Plumbing & HVAC, Pools & Spas, Scheduling, Roofs, Awnings, Construction Delays, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Damages

Don L Gifford, B.S., MBA, has served as a forensics expert for 30 years, specializing in electrical, lighting, general construction, fire and explosion analysis, mechanical, product and system failure, surety/bonding matters, economic impact analysis, and contract disputes. Mr. Gifford is licensed in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Disciplines represented by internal staff and associate staff include: electrical, fire, mechanical & plumbing, civil, and economic impact. Mr. Gifford, founder and CEO of Gifford Consulting Group, LLC was first retained in the mid 1990s. His personal background includes forensics, construction contracting, design, fires/explosions, and management. As an outgrowth of this experience, requests for his service has resulted in his having been designated as an expert in more than 1,400 cases. He has testified more than 25 times in trial and arbitration and has been deposed well over 200 times. Learn more at https://www.petefowler.com/don-gifford (Gifford...

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Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner, CSP

Construction Safety, Falls from Height

Safety Research, Inc.

Audubon, New Jersey

OSHA, Safety - Fall Protection, Construction, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Slip/Trip/Fall, Construction Accidents, Scaffold safety, Ladders, Ladder Safety, Trenching & Excavation, Excavation Safety, Trench Safety, Power Tools, Forklifts, Powered Industrial Trucks, Standard of Care, Machine Guarding, Falls from Height, Roofing Accidents

Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner is a board-certified safety professional with over thirty years of experience developing and implementing occupational safety programs in construction and general industry for employers, corporations and government agencies. She has trained thousands of management representatives, supervisors, and competent persons on the principles and practices of safety management, hazard identification, hazard evaluation and the implementation of the hierarchy of controls. She specializes in hazards that are likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), including falls from elevation, and other construction hazards, machinery hazards, forklifts, and ladders. She was the technical editor of Nigel's Ellis's textbook Introduction to Fall Protection. Cheryl is a member of several professional safety organizations. She was the president of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and is active in that organization. She was awarded th...

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Derek Graham

Construction Defect, Delay, & Safety Expert

RepOne Consulting

Cold Spring, New York

Construction, Construction Defects - construction, construction defects, construction delays, construction accidents, construction cost estimation, luxury construction, high end construction, construction safety, construction schedule delays, residential construction, architecture, commercial construction, building, housing, cabinetry

Derek Graham is a forty-year veteran of the construction industry - a construction expert with twenty-three years field experience, and sixteen years experience providing expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services, including construction cost analysis, construction estimation, construction schedule delay and disruption and time impact analysis, job safety, material design and product defects, change order analysis and reconcilement, construction accident causation, slip, trip and fall, architect and contractor standard of care, property damage, and breach of contract. Derek has testified in several states, as well as a number of Federal cases. His work is divided ⅔ for plaintiffs and ⅓ for defendants. Derek’s book Managing Residential Construction Projects: Strategies and Solutions, was published in 2006, by Mcgraw Hill Technical Book Group Derek worked as a high-end carpenter and millworker for his first eight years in the construction industry on over one-hundr...

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Timothy M Crumb, CSP

Construction and General Industry Safety Expert

Safety Consulting Services

Pittsford, New York

Safety, OSHA - OSHA, Safety, Construction, Roofing, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, LOTO, Hazardous Energy, Hazardous Energy Control Plans, Fall Protection, Cranes, Rigging, Commercial Roofing, Structural Integrity, Training, Investigation, Fall Hazards, Construction Accidents, Scaffolding, Certified Safety Professional

Safety Consulting Services - Owner/Operator Trainer and consultant for employers dealing with OSHA enforcement proceedings. Provided direct representation for clients in negotiations with OSHA staff including compliance officers, area directions and regional solicitors. Settled and litigated more than 50 contested cases involving complex multiemployer jobsites, accident investigations, complaints, referrals and fatalities. Proposed and finalized detailed hazard abatement across multiple industry sectors including construction and manufacturing. Conducting inspections and writing reports to allow employers to come into compliance with NYS Code Rule 59 when their EMRs exceed the statutory requirement of 1.0 Services: Mock OSHA Inspections, OSHA Site Safety Audits, OSHA Litigation Consultation, Expert Witness Services Elmer W. Davis, Inc - Corporate Safety Director Trained EWD employees in multiple OSHA/NYS/EWD required courses such as: Fall Protection, Forklift/Rough Terrain ...

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Dennis W. Eckstine

Eckstine & Associates, Inc.

New York

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts

Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

New York

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FRANK CUMSKY

Construction Safety & Accident Expert Witness

FCSAFETYCONSULTING LLC

NEW ROCHELLE, New York

Construction, Safety - Construction Accidents, Construction Safety, Failure Analysis, Accepted Practices, Housekeeping, Expert Witness, DOB Site Safety Coordinator, Slip & Fall Accidents, Struck by Object, Holes/Covers, New York Labor Laws, OSHA, Scaffolding, Electrocution, Shoring, New York Industrial Code, Fall Protection, Ladders, Demolition, Cranes

I am a construction safety consultant and expert witness with over 40 years of hands-on experience as a Project Superintendent and New York City Licensed DOB Site Safety Coordinator. Through managing and supervising complex construction projects over the years, I have developed expertise in all facets of construction, along with an in-depth understanding of New York State Labor Law, Industrial Code, and OSHA regulations. I possess a comprehensive knowledge of NY State Labor Laws 200, 240, 241; Industrial Code Chapter 23; NYC Building Code; and OSHA regulations. I Provide specialized consulting and expert testimony in construction-related injury cases, including depositions and review of all relevant documentation. I Review and analyze construction reports to identify potential breaches of safety standards and violations of NY State Labor Laws, NY State Industrial Code, and Federal OSHA regulations. I Prepare comprehensive expert reports outlining deviations from accepted const...

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Robert S. Perkins

Construction Defects / Property Insurance Claims

Robert S. Perkins Consulting, LLC

Bend, Oregon

Construction Defects, Insurance - Insurance Claims, Site Inspections, Building Envelope, Lath and Plaster Stucco, Water Intrusion, Exterior Cladding fungus/dry-rot/mold, Waterproofing snow/ice damage, Quality Control, Construction Accidents, Personal Injuries, Assessment of Property Damages wind water and fire, Testimony

...I am a Forensic Expert Witness providing litigation support and consulting services. Specializing in property assessment claims, field inspections, loss assessments, documentation with photographs and reports of damages and conditions. * Property Assessments: conduct on-site inspections, evaluation and condition assessments of property damages of single, custom and multi-family residences, commercial and office buildings, for various reasons including fire, water intrusion, wind damage, and impact damage. * Forensic and consulting services: loss assessments, providing litigation support, expert testimony to insurance companies, law firms, manufacturers, risk managers, property managers and owners, and governmental entities. Licensed in: 1. California 2. Idaho 3. Oregon 4. Washington

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Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Construction Defects / ADA Issues / Building Codes

Bruttaniti Architecture LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect, ADA compliance, Zoning, Building codes, Building product liability, Slip Trip Fall, Construction defects, Building envelope, Building materials, Construction accidents, Building demolition, Fire damage, Water damage, Structure collapse, Building personal injury

I am a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and have been in business practicing architecture for the past 35 years. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1979 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). I am regularly engaged in the architectural profession with continuing education, which is a requirement of licensure in each state. I am a certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional for building design and construction. I am a member of the American Institute of Architects. My experience includes the designs for hospital and medical facilities, hotels, libraries, restaurants, law offices, office buildings, tenant fit-out, churches, and performance theatres. The residential projects are all types (1-family, 2-family, multi-family), including new construction, rehab of existing dwellings, new additions, and multi-family and mixed-use developments. My work has been in urban design (P...

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Dennis W. Eckstine

Eckstine & Associates, Inc.

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Tennessee

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Jeff Hunt, MBA, CGR, GMR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, HCI-R, HCI-W, CFLC

Experienced Construction Expert Witness

Jeff Hunt Construction

Houston, Texas

Construction, Construction Defects - Contract disputes, defects, insurance claims, storm damage, product defects, construction accidents, duty of care, fire damage, wind damage, hail damage, termite damage, cost to repair, estimating, project management, scheduling, safety, green building, remodeling, mediation, arbitration

Jeff is the founder and President of Jeff Hunt Construction, a residential design-build firm in Houston Texas. His construction experience includes commercial projects up to $125 million such as luxury hotels, hospitals, schools, airports, and office buildings. His residential construction experience includes custom home building and remodeling on projects up to $750,000, including major additions, upscale kitchen and baths, fire & flood restoration, and whole house renovations. In addition to his construction experience, Jeff has over 10 years of experience as a strategic and information technology consultant, beginning with a career at Andersen Consulting (now known as Accenture). Backed by a strong background in both business and construction, he is regarded as an accomplished speaker and instructor, and a credible expert. His experience as an expert witness includes testifying in state and federal courts on matters including contract disputes, duty of care, construction defects,...

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Dennis W. Eckstine

Eckstine & Associates, Inc.

Texas

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Jack Brazil, MS, CSP, CHST

Construction Safety and OSHA Expert Witness

Grapevine, Texas

Safety, OSHA - OSHA, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Workplace Safety, OSHA Compliance, Industrial Accidents, Forklift Accidents, Crane Safety, Excavation Safety, Multi-Employer Sites, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Struck-By Incidents, Slips/Trips/Falls, Work Zone Safety, MUTCD, MEWP, Heavy Equipment, Contractor Duty of Care

Jack L. Brazil, MS, CSP Construction Safety & OSHA Expert Witness – Texas & Nationwide Expert Witness Overview Jack L. Brazil, MS, CSP is a nationally retained construction safety and OSHA expert witness specializing in serious injury and fatality cases involving complex, multi-employer construction worksites. He provides expert opinions regarding OSHA compliance (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), construction standard of care, and the application of ANSI/ASSP consensus standards. Mr. Brazil brings more than 30 years of construction safety experience, including executive leadership as Vice President of Safety and National Safety Director for ENR Top-20 contractors, where he held direct responsibility for hazard controls, work sequencing, staffing, and risk acceptance on multi-billion-dollar construction portfolios. His opinions reflect the perspective of a senior safety executive responsible for real-world OSHA implementation, not post-incident or theoretical analysis. He is retained by both ...