Dr. Rose Figueroa has 9 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and both her MSE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Human Factors Professional through the Board of Certification in Professional...
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This patient care technician has been working in the field of safe patient handling and mobility for over 15 years. She earned her BS in international area studies from Drexel University and is certified as a safe patient handling professional. She is active in her field as a member of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals and as an author of several articles for the...
Mr. Nicholas J. Durisek has over 25 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS, his MS, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer at Ford Motor Company and as an Engineer at Tandy...
Mr. Kevin C Breen has 38 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Automotive Inspection and Manufacturing. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and his MS in Industry Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a Quality...
Mr. Mark E. Williams has 41 years of experience in the field of Architecture. He earned his BArch from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is a Certified Architect by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and a licensed Architect in 11 states. Formerly, he held roles as a Project Architect at URS Consultants, Inc., as the Principal Partner at McKay Williams Architects, Ltd., and...
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Dr. Roger L. Schneider has 51 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering with a specialized focus in Fireworks and Hazardous Materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Formerly, he served as a Contract Researcher at the U.S. Army Research,...
Mr. Bradley W. Probst has 34 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Mechanical/Project Engineer at Wink Engineering, LLC, and as a Research Assistant at Tulane University. Currently, he...
Mr. Gregory D. Stephens has 37 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering. He earned his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University College of Engineering. Formerly, this expert served as a Design Engineer for the Pima County Department of Transportation and Flood Control. Currently, this expert is a Research Engineer at Collision Research and Analysis, Inc.
Mr. Jack Hyde has 43 years of experience in Fire Investigation and Safety Analysis. He earned his BS in Fire Protection and Safety from Oklahoma State University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire Investigator, Certified Safety Professional, and licensed as a Private Investigator and Professional Engineer in the states of Texas, Mississippi, California, Arizona, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma,...
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Mr. Garrick F Mitchell has 27 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. Today, this expert is certified as a Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic...
Mr. Erin Higinbotham has decades of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Crash Reconstruction with a focus on Automotives and Motorcycles. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 14 states. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Engineer of Emissions Laboratory at Automotive Testing Laboratories,...
Mr. Peter J. Leiss has 22 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,...
Dr. Michael Lee Woodhouse has over 46 years of experience in the field of Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Health and Physical Education, his MS in Education, and his Ph.D. from Old Dominion University. Formerly, he served as a Professor of Biomechanics and as the Director of Sports Therapy and Industrial Medicine at Norfolk State University. He also served as a Research Associate Professor at...
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Dr. Robert N. Phalen has 20 years of experience in the field of Industrial Hygiene. He earned his BA in Biology from California State University Fullerton and his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of California Los Angeles. Today, this expert is a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Formerly, this expert held roles as an Associate Professor of Occupational Health Science and...
Mr. Michael J. Anderson has 36 years of experience in Snow and Ice Management. He earned his BS in Accounting from Marquette University and today, this expert is a Certified Snow Professional through the Snow & Ice Management Association. Formerly, this expert served as an Employee Benefits Consultant with Coopers & Lybrand and as the Part-Time President of Asphalt Maintenance Pros, Inc....
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Dr. Jason A Droll has over 16 years of experience in Human Factors & Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz, and his MS and Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Scientist of Human Factors at Talas Engineering, Inc and as a Scientist of Human Factors at...
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Dr. Irving Scher has over 20 years of experience in Biomechanical Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and both his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as an XL Tribometrist and is registered as a Professional Engineer in California,...
Dr. Andrew J. Rentschler has 18 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, his MS and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineering Intern in the state of Florida. Formerly, this expert served as a Forensic Engineer at Berkeley Engineering...
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Dr. Devinder Grewal has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley, his MS in Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design from Stanford University, and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a...
Mr. Steven Zebich has 41 years of experience in the field of Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MS in Structural Engineering from Northwestern University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a...
What is the role of a safety expert witness in legal proceedings?
A safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge on safety standards, regulations, and practices. They can testify on matters like workplace safety, product safety, or public safety.
What types of cases might require a safety expert witness?
Cases involving personal injury, industrial accidents, product liability, construction accidents, or any case where safety standards are in question may require a safety expert witness.
Can a safety expert witness help with cases related to specific industries?
Yes. Safety experts often have experience in specific industries such as manufacturing, construction, or healthcare. Their industry-specific knowledge can be invaluable in certain cases.
What subspecialties exist within the field of safety expertise?
Subspecialties can include occupational health and safety, fire safety, food safety, environmental safety, transportation safety, and more. The right subspecialty depends on the specifics of your case.
How does a safety expert witness contribute to product liability cases?
In product liability cases, a safety expert can analyze whether a product was designed and manufactured safely and if proper warnings were provided.
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