Maritime Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

Maritime, Slip Trip & Fall - marina safety, boating accidents, collisions/allisions, investigation, ship, yachts, seaworthiness, captain responsibilities, crew, passenger safety, Rules of the Road, equipment failure, sinking, drowning, vessel operation, safety, sport fishing, charter boat, jet ski, kayak

Captain David G. Bacon, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed vessel captain available as an expert witness on cases involving; boating accidents, slip & falls, personal injuries, collisions and allisions, issues of responsibilities and liabilities aboard vessels and on gangways and docks and piers, drowning and vessel grounding or sinking. I am available to travel for investigations and inspections. Passenger/crew interaction, training and safety orientation are areas where many liabilities are created due to negligent actions, and I have experience opining on those issues based on Rules of the Road and other regulations, standard duty of care and safety protocols. I have served as a vessel charter captain for 30+ years, specializing in; crew training, safety procedures, crew drills and practice, passenger safety orientation. During that lengthy career I have had no accident or injury claims because I am a diligent seafaring professional and I know what dangers to look for and remedy befor...

Ravenel, South Carolina

Maritime, Legal - Maritime operations expert witness, Pilot boat accident expert witness, Vessel collision expert, Navigational negligence, Maritime standard of care, Maritime safety and seamanship expert, Heavy weather handling, Night navigation, Radar operations, harbor pilotage, USCG master, Personal injury, Maritime law, Charleston Harbor

Captain Andy Robertson is a USCG-licensed 100 Ton Near Coastal Master and full-time Pilot Boat Captain at the Port of Charleston with thousands of miles logged along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf waters. He specializes in maritime operations, pilot boat accidents, vessel collisions and allisions, navigational negligence, and maritime safety and seamanship standards. With extensive experience operating in restricted waters, heavy traffic, fog, night conditions, and heavy weather, Captain Robertson provides authoritative analysis on the standard of care expected of professional mariners, captains, and crew. His background as a yacht delivery captain and marine technician further informs his insight into equipment failure, maintenance standards, and bridge resource management (BRM). In addition to his seagoing credentials, Captain Robertson completed two years of law school, giving him a strong foundation in legal writing, causation and liability analysis, and the application of marit...