Trip And Fall Expert Witnesses

Trip and fall 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 trip and fall. The trip and fall expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Architecture, Biomechanics, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Neurological Surgery, OSHA, Premises Liability, Property Management, Risk Management, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, and Structural Engineering.

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MARTIN M BALABAN, PhD, PE

AR TECH

Encino, California
Accident Reconstruction, Safety - Vehicle collisions, Premises liability, Safety, Code Compliance, Construction & Industrial Accidents, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, ADA compliance, Products Liability, Criminal, Licensed Safety Engineer in CA, Slip & Fall, Slip and Fall, Trip & Fall, Ladders, Trip and Fall
Vehicular:
 all vehicle types, multi-vehicle, bicycles, pedestrians, skidmark analysis. damage-matching, occupant biomechanics. visibility & line-of-sight analysis, traffic signal phasing, vehicular component defects, seatbelts. Premises Liability: Code Compliance, Slip, trip, floor friction testing, stairway & ramp accidents, glass injuries, guardrails; illumination issues; manual & electronic gates, ladders, door closing mechanisms, falling objects, structural failures. Occupancies include single- and multi-family residences, retail stores, office buildings, garages, sidewalks, parks and other public access. Industrial & Construction accidents: Walking-working surfaces including ramps, hoisting & conveying, powered lifts, work platforms, forklifts, construction vehicles, materials handling & storage, machine guarding, ladders, scaffolding, trenching & shoring, Cal-OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, IIPP analysis, human factors & ergonomics issues. Products Liability: Liabili...
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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

California
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Gary P. Clemente

G. P. Clemente Consulting

Clovis, California
Slip Trip & Fall, Construction - Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Accidents, Sidewalk Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Repair, Property Management, Safety Inspection, Insurance Inspection, Concrete, Sidewalk Safety, Trip and Fall Hazards, ADA Compliance, Trip and Fall Injuries, Personal Injury, Slip Trip and Fall
Over 28 years as the president and founder of Sidewalk Safety Inc., servicing much of California as a construction expert in assessing and repairing over 50,000 walkway TRIP HAZARD LIABILITIES for property management firms, HOAs, commercial, residential, banking and insurance entities. As an expert legal witness, I am committed to providing precise, clear, factual information pertaining to personal injury cases resulting from TRIP AND FALL hazard liabilities related to exterior and interior walkway surfaces. Also, to assist in determining origination, prevention and assigned responsibility for such liabilities. Providing timely investigative assessments of TRIP AND FALL accidents with thorough and persuasive written reports. The presentation of these elements with a convincing oral summary in deposition and courtroom settings cannot be understated. For many years, I have also been a professional writer, author and speaker through the authorship of books, newspaper journals and co...
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Neil Brown, MD, PhD, FACS(C) FACS FAANS

Neurological Surgery and Biomechanics

Minimally Invasive Spine & Neurosurgery Inc

Sarasota, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Biomechanics - neurosurgery, spine surgery, spine injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spinal biomechanics, slip and fall, trip and fall, motor vehicle accidents
My clinical opinions are based upon twenty-six years as a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon. Likewise, biomechanical opinions are based upon an BSc (Hon) in Applied Mathematics, an MSc in Physics, and a PhD in Medical Biophysics. I have also been inducted as a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, which as a requirement for membership, requires ten or more biomechanical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. I have testified in over 100 depositions and in 15 trials. Opinions related to injury causation, especially with regard to Personal Injuries (slip/trip and falls, motor vehicle accidents), are examined qualitatively for biomechanical consistency with the known biodynamics required for injury of structures (typically a question of traumatic causation of disc herniations). Opinions related to medical malpractice follow the stringent guidelines of impartial testimony by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Bad outcomes do not necessary mean ...
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Christopher Banbury

Structure Property Accident Collapse Defect Civil

Arete Forensics

ORLANDO, Florida
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - property liability, slip and fall, trip and fall, accident, structure collapse, flooding, construction defect, hurricane damage, wind damage, wood trusses, retaining walls, powerline collapse, seepage, drainage, hail damage, fire damage, explosion damage
Mr. Christopher Banbury (PE, PEng) is a structural engineer and partner with Arete Forensics. Christopher specializes in civil and structural design as well as service as an expert for accidents, trips, slips, falls, collapses, construction vibration, explosion damage, equipment failures, product liability, foundation failures, flooding, termite damage, moisture damage, building science, and construction defects. Christopher is a trained and certified Army Corp of Engineers, Structures Specialist (StS1). He has served with Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2), a national Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team allied with the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). He has deployed to provide structural bridge and building evaluations during the 2013 Calgary Flood, and disaster response during the 2014 Calgary Snowstorm and 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire. Christopher is licensed to practice in Florida and Alberta, Canada. Christopher has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University ...
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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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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Florida
Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay
Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...
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Brian P Herbert, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Over 30 years Experience

GHA Architects

Deerfield beach, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Architecture, Water Infiltration, Building Envelope, Entitlements, Planning, Zoning, Accessibility ADA, Trip and Fall, Constuction Defects
Brian P. Herbert, AIA, ID, LEED AP is CEO of Gallo Herbert Architects, an architecture, construction and development consulting company. He serves as the Architect of Record for all projects produced by the firm, and is responsible for all design and project production and contract administration operations of the firms. Professionally, Mr. Herbert coordinates all government processing of site approvals and provides consulting services for dispute resolution and analysis. Mr. Herbert is unique in the architecture business. His training includes architecture and planning with substantial experience in construction administration. He holds Bachelors of Architecture Degree, a State of Florida License in Architecture, and a State of Florida License in Interior Design and is a LEED Accredited Professional. During his professional career, Mr. Herbert has performed numerous noteworthy projects and received recognition for architecture and interior design. Key Florida projects t...
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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

Altamonte Springs, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Georgia
Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay
Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Georgia
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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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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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay
Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...
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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

New York
Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay
Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...
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Ronald A Bova, PE, DFE

Buildings, Structures, and Heavy Highway Expert

BOVA ENGINEERING PLLC

Glenville, New York
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - Building, Highway, Bridge, Structures, pavement, trench, underground, drainage, traffic engineering, temporary traffic control, building envelope, roof, trip and fall, erosion, sewerage, directional boring, soils, trusses, construction vibration, groundwater
Over 1,000 Expert Opinions. Chief Senior Forensic Engineer with a background in Design, Inspection and Construction of Buildings, Bridges, Heavy Highway, and Field Engineering for State Government, Municipal, Institutional, Commercial, and Private sectors; including towers, culverts, and underground infrastructure related to Traditional Civil Engineering and Forensic Engineering and Forensic Investigation. Board-Certified Diplomate Senior Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Diplomate Building Inspection Engineer and Certified Structural Engineer through the former Structural Engineering Certification Board (2008-2022). Licensed to practice engineering in CT, FL, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WV, and the USVI. Provided Expert Testimony in over dozens of cases and Expert Opinions in over hundreds of cases involving wrongful death, injury, and property damage.
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Jerry Birnbach, F.I.S.P., Assoc A.I.A.

Industry Recognized Retail Expert Witness

Retail Expert Witness Corp

New York, New York
Slip Trip & Fall, Safety - retail accidents, store standard of care, slip and fall, trip and fall, display safety, merchandising, retail liability, ada regulations, product liability, design standard, customer accidents, retail safety, product safety
Over 400 cases offering opinion reports , 47 States Top 40 Retail Industry Leader per VMSD magazine Top 50 Retail Design Firm per VMSD Design awards for Store Design, Display Design, Marketing Licensing and Branding expertise (Target and Walmart Brands) Former Contributing Editor Display Design Ideas Former Juror Design Contest Store of the Future Design Firm Globalshop Industry Show Guest Speaker Trade Shows, Industry Conferences CV available www.retail-expert-witness com
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Tennessee
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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Jeffrey S. Lapin, CPM, ARM, DREI

Property Management Standard of Care Expert

Spring City, Tennessee
Property Management, Risk Management - Slip and Fall, Fire, Ice Falls, Security Breach, Habitability, Dog Attack, Robbery, Shooting, Assualt, Standard of Care, Risk Mgmt, Trip and Fall, Wet Slippery, Falls, Accidental Death, Flood, Fire Safety, Inspection, Maintenance, Electrocution
An expert in real estate management, maintenance, and the standard of care for commercial and residential properties, including inspection and maintenance policies and procedures, landlord premises liability, financial reporting and fiduciary duties. As an expert witness since 2015, I have been engaged on over 95 cases involving the standard of care for landlords and property managers, fiduciary duties and related topics for commercial and residential properties by attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. My area of focus pertains to a landlord’s/property manager’s duty to perform regular, documented property inspections, to diligently act on the findings of such inspections and to maintain a reasonably safe and secure property at all times. I was actively and directly involved in the management of all types of real estate for 40 years as a commercial and multi-family property owner, manager and later as a property management supervisor, management company co-owner a...
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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Texas
Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay
Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

U.S. Virgin Islands
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...