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Average Recreational Safety Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$250/hr
Review Fee
$300/hr
Deposition Fee
$325/hr
Court Fee
This expert has a company dedicated to drowning and aquatic injury prevention and emergency management. In that regard, they develop educational curricula in Lifeguard Operations and Management, Aquatics Safety and Drowning Prevention, Water Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, and Ice Rescue, and conduct this training both nationally and internationally for the Public Safety and Rescue, as well as the Lifeguard and Aquatic Recreation Sectors. In addition, this expert serves on the Board of Directors for the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, as well as on Advisory Committees for the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the American Red Cross. He is also a member of the United States Lifesaving Association and the National Water Safety Congress. This expert has written and published over 40 articles, and has served as a subject matter expert on numerous occasions for NBC's Today Show; MSNBC News; CNN; ABC's Good Morning America; CBS' Early Show; The Weather Channel; The Discovery Channel; and The History Channel. Prior to starting his safety consulting company, this expert was employed by the American Red Cross for 14 years as a Health and Safety Services Professional, during which time, was responsible for training and supervising Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors and Instructor Trainers, including for the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and 1.5 years of that time was working for National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Aquatic Safety and Water Rescue Consultant, Private Consulting Group
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Bridgeport
Kennebunkport,
Maine
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What Can a Recreational Safety Expert Witness Opine On?
Safety Inspections
Assessing facilities for safety compliance.
Risk Assessments
Evaluating potential hazards and risks.
Emergency Preparedness Training
Teaching response strategies for emergencies.
First Aid Training
Providing basic medical response skills.
Equipment Maintenance Checks
Inspecting and maintaining recreational gear.
Incident Reporting Procedures
Documenting and analyzing safety incidents.
FAQs for Recreational Safety Expert Witnesses
What is a recreational safety expert witness?
A recreational safety expert witness is a specialist who evaluates safety standards in sports, parks, and leisure activities. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing accidents, and testifying to clarify liability.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a recreational safety expert witness?
Recreational safety expert witnesses handle injury and liability cases involving amusement parks, sports facilities, gyms, playgrounds, waterparks, adventure sports, and recreational equipment.
How can a recreational safety expert witness evaluate compliance with industry standards?
A recreational safety expert witness evaluates compliance with industry standards by reviewing facility policies, procedures, training, equipment, and incident records against recognized guidelines.
What credentials should counsel look for in a recreational safety expert witness?
Counsel should seek a recreational safety expert witness with relevant degrees, industry certifications, hands-on field experience, published work, and prior expert testimony in similar cases.
How does a recreational safety expert witness assess adequacy of supervision and warnings?
A recreational safety expert witness assesses adequacy of supervision and warnings by comparing policies, staff actions, and signage to industry standards, risk levels, and legal requirements.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting recreational safety expert witnesses?
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