Hazard Analysis Expert Witnesses

Tampa, Florida

Transportation, Railroad - Transit Accident Expert Witness, Light Rail Accident, Streetcar Accident, Tram Accident, Automated People Mover, Airport People Mover, Plane Train, Bus Accident, Rail Derailment, Transit Safety, Transit Operations, Fixed Guideway, System Safety, Safety Certification, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Standard of Care, FTA, FRA, DOT

Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems. With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes. Areas of focus include: Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and tr...

Cumming, Georgia

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management, Emergency Medical Services, Helicopter EMS, Fire Inspections, Education, Emergency Management, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Preparedness, Disaster Mitigation and Resilience, CBRN Preparedness, Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Nuclear Power Preparedness

Dr. Sean Graham is a nationally recognized emergency management, public health preparedness, and incident response professional with more than two decades of experience spanning frontline operations, executive leadership, academic instruction, and applied research. His career integrates real-world response experience with strategic planning, regulatory compliance, training, and systems-level analysis, making him a highly qualified expert in complex emergency and disaster-related matters. Dr. Graham currently serves in senior public health emergency preparedness leadership, where he supports statewide planning, training, and response initiatives aligned with federal preparedness frameworks, including the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP), as well as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). His work includes emergency operations planning, multi-agency coordination, resource management, and the design and evaluation of lar...

Edina, Minnesota

Emergency Preparedness, Safety - Emergency Plans, OSHA, Workplace Safety, Incident Inv, Disaster, Incident Mgt, Crisis Mgt, Emergency Procedures, Special Event Emergency Response, Incident Command System, Failure to Plan, Evacuation, Hazard Analysis, Negligence, Emergency Services, Major Event Emergency Operations, Preparedness

I am a Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM), awarded and recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and am able to translate “theory-to-practice”; while relying on my numerous years of experience and knowledge of complex industry standards to provide clear, understandable and practical assessment and advice. I am currently a certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, following 33 years as a certified Paramedic. Over 35 years experience in emergency services operations and management, (Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Management). Hundreds of emergency responses to fires, rescues, emergency medical, and critical incidents. Significant involvement in major disaster response, training and exercises. Broad experience in planning and preparedness for large-scale planned events and event operations coordination ranging from a multi-day State Fair with 1 million attendees, to civil unrest, and sporting events. Nu...

Provo, Utah

Chemical Engineering, Safety - Petroleum Refining, Heterogenous Catalysis, Process Safety Management, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Oil and Gas, Energy, Catalyst Deactivation

Professional Engineer registered in Texas. Eight years' petroleum refining experience in process design, economics, fluid catalytic cracking operation and supervision, hydrodesulfurization and catalytic reforming supervision, technical and operations supervision. Prior expert witness in cases involving gasoline benzene content, chemical engineering safety (heat transfer and pressure relief), and attempted arson. Twenty+ years' experience teaching undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses. 64 peer-reviewed journal publications in areas of heterogenous catalysis, catalyst deactivation, energy, hydrogen generation and purification, and CO2 capture, Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.