Wheelchair Transportation Expert Witnesses

Lake Worth, Florida

Transportation, Travel & Tourism - Wheelchair Securement, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Non-Medical Transportation, NEMT, NMTS, Wheelchair Transports, Wheelchair Transportation, Ride-Sharing, Duty of Care, Taxicab, Paratransit, Mass Transit, transit, Stretcher Securement, Wheelchair Accidents, Wheelchair Tip Overs, Standard of Care, Joseph Rubino, Ned Einstein

Mr. Berkowitz is a passenger transportation consultant and expert witness with more than four decades of experience in public, private, and healthcare transportation operations. His areas of expertise include Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), paratransit, wheelchair and stretcher securement, ADA compliance, passenger safety, standard of care, policy and procedures, driver training, fleet operations, broker/provider operations, transportation technology, taxicab, limousine, ride-share/TNC, and mass transit systems. Mr. Berkowitz began his transportation career in 1982 with MTA New York City Transit, where he served in operations and planning roles involving paratransit development, wheelchair securement safety protocols, scheduling systems, labor relations, compliance, drug and alcohol testing, and interaction with city, state, and federal transportation matters. He later held senior leadership roles in Florida transportation companies, including President of Tropical Non...

Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Transportation, Industrial Design - wheelchair transportation, human factors, public transit, railcar boarding, accessible air travel, wheelchair securement, wheelchair restraint, seatbelt, crash safety, ergonomics, accessibility, paratransit, wheelchair lift, medical device, ramp, school bus, walker safety, warnings, usability, ADA

Expert Witness | Transportation Safety, Medical Devices, & Human Factors Engineering Contact: lindavanroosmalen@gmail.com / 412.401.8194 / www.linc-design.com Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area (available Nationally) Services: Case Consultation, File Review, Injury Analysis, Expert Reports, Deposition, and Trial Testimony Retention: Available for both Plaintiff and Defense matters ## Areas of Expertise Operator-Interactive Devices & Systems: Comprehensive usability analysis of equipment, machinery, and commercial products requiring human interaction. Specializing in use-error analysis, control layouts, and the evaluation of user interfaces to prevent operational failure. Medical Device Usability & Safety: Technical expertise in the design, risk assessment, and safety compliance of medical technologies. Deeply versed in IEC 62366 (Usability Engineering for Medical Devices) and the mitigation of use-related hazards. Risk Mitigation & Injury Assessments: Application of UFMEA (Us...