Safety Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, product safety, and environmental safety. Some of the most common specialties among safety expert witnesses also include workplace safety, fire safety, food safety, traffic safety, and chemical safety. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace accidents, product malfunctions, hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.

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Dr Joseph C. McGowan IIIView profile

ID: 7077749

Dr. Joseph McGowan III, PhD, PE

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Pennsylvania

Dr Joseph C. McGowan III has 33 years of experience in Bioengineering. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy and both his MS in Engineering and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of New York, Delaware, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert served as an...

Engineering & Construction Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering & Construction Safety Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has more than 35 years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA, construction management, chemical plant, pipefitting, warehouse operations, forklifts, and slip, trip, and falls. He earned a masters degree in safety management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a certified safety professional. He is currently a private consultant for an environmental health...

Dr Samuel Clayton WordemanView profile

ID: 28175

Dr. Samuel Wordeman, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Samuel C. Wordeman has 9 years of experience in Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and both his MS and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Graduate Research Associate and Post-Doctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University. Currently, he...

Factory Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Factory Safety Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert is an independent safety consultant out of the UK. For the past 27 years, he has worked in a variety of engineering environments to ensure that UK/EU safety standards were upheld. He is familiar with the UK factory safety standards and product safe design standards and has the appropriate experience to help with this case. He has worked large engineering companies to ensure their...

Dr Calum George Alexander McRaeView profile

ID: 88761

Dr. Calum McRae, PhD, M.Eng

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Pennsylvania

Dr Calum G. A. McRae has 23 years of experience in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. He earned his M.Eng and his PhD in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, and as an Assistant Investigator at...

Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Security Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This security management expert has been in the field for more than 30 years. A Certified Protection Professional, he is extensively published and holds membership in both the American Society for Industrial Security and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. He has lectured on security and criminology at the university level for multiple schools, including the...

Ms Maria K. BellaView profile

ID: 23861

Ms. Maria Bella, AFOIT, CPOI

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Maria K. Bella has 48 years of experience in the field of Aquatic Safety. She received her AS in Aquatic Engineering from Keiser University. Today, this expert is certified as an Aquatics Facility Operator by the National Recreation and Park Association, is certified in Operations and as an Amusement Ride Safety Inspector by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, and is...

Bicycle Safety and Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

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Bicycle Safety and Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has an expertise in bicycle accident reconstruction with his extensive cycling experience and his education in human factors, biomechanics and engineering. He has experience analyzing a variety of bicycle issues such as rider behavior/bicycle safety, accident reconstruction, bicycle helmet component failure, and bicycle maintenance.

Dr Kevin Khashayar ToosiView profile

ID: 41903

Dr. Kevin Toosi, MD, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Kevin K. Toosi has 20 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his MD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. He completed post-doctoral fellowships in Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. Formerly, this expert served as a Scientist and Engineer at Exponent,...

Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert WitnessView profile

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Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has an extensive list of certifications and qualifications in health and safety. His work experience includes 30 years in occupational safety. He is the currently the President and founder of an environmental health and safety (EHS) services firm and provides expert witness services. He is a frequent trainer / presenter and has been an OSHA Authorized Instructor for General Industry...

Dr Kirk Lawrence ThibaultView profile

ID: 30414

Dr. Kirk Thibault, PhD, MS, D-IBFES

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Kirk L. Thibault has over 25 years of experience in Bioengineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, MS in Bioengineering, and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, he is certified as a Diplomate by the International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences​. Formerly, he served as an Engineering Technician at Philadelphia Naval...

Construction Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Safety Expert Witness

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This certified Construction Site Safety Technician and Construction OSHA Outreach Trainer has led a 23+ year career in construction safety. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Safety at Hitt Contracting and now serves as the Director of Construction Management Services at a firm in close collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil...

Mr Dennis Michael McGeeView profile

ID: 6254055

Mr. Dennis McGee

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Dennis M. McGee has 44 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BA from Mercyhurst College and his MA from Gannon University. Formerly, this expert served as a State Police Trooper at Pennsylvania State Police and as a Special Agent-Safety Investigator at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Currently, this expert is the President and Consultant at Dennis M. McGee...

Safety Mangement & Program Development Expert WitnessView profile

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Safety Mangement & Program Development Expert Witness

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This expert has experience in Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) operations specializing in developing and revitalizing EHS cultures to meet regulatory, organizational, and employee needs for significant EHS improvements. He is a certified OSHA Technical Institute (OTI) Trainer for General Industry and Construction, and an Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies, Public Safety Management at a...

Dr Angela T. LevitanView profile

ID: 62250

Dr. Angela Levitan, PhD, CPE

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Angela T. Levitan has 21 years of experience in the field of Accidents & Safety with expertise in Biomechanics. She earned her BA in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut and her MS in Mathematics and Industrial and Systems Engineering and her PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) by the Board of...

Playground Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Playground Safety Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert is a retired Pennsylvania Child Care Health & Safety Inspector of 20 years. He also spent 6 years as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, 6 years as a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Playground Safety Trainer, 3 years as a PA Assisted Living Licensing Rep. and 15 years as a PA Recreation Therapist. He is currently the president of a Playground/Gardens/Recreation design firm in the...

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Mr Robert Thomas LynchView profile

ID: 28171

Mr. Robert Lynch, PE, ACTAR, MSME

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Robert T. Lynch has over 15 years of experience in Accidents and Safety, with a specialization in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BA in Physics and Mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident...

Construction Hazards and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Hazards and Safety Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer has significant experience ensuring the safety of construction sites. His clients have included ExxonMobil, Dow AgroSciences, and Noble Energy. He is highly adept in the areas of hazard analysis, incident investigation, crisis management, and compliance. Additionally, he has specific experience with multilingual...

Mr Brooks RugemerView profile

ID: 139615

Mr. Brooks Rugemer

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Mr. Brooks Rugemer has 42 years of experience in Transportation with experience in Trucking. Formerly, this expert served as a Safety and Claims Manager at Performance Food Group and as a Regional Manager at Gainey Transportation Services. Currently, this expert serves as an Associate and Specialist at Robson Forensic, Inc., and as a Commercial Trucking Specialist at TrucBrush Corporation.

Dr Thomas John GriffithsView profile

ID: 149586

Dr. Thomas Griffiths, EdD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Thomas J. Griffiths has over 50 years of experience in the field of Aquatic Safety and Education. He earned his BS in Physical and Health Education from Southern Connecticut State University, and his MA in Physical Education and EdD in Educational Administration from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as a Safety Officer and as the Manager of the Sarni Tennis Facility...

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Peter James Leiss, PEView profile

ID: 61246

Mr. Peter Leiss, PE

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Pennsylvania

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,...

Andrew John Rentschler, PhDView profile

ID: 74219

Dr. Andrew Rentschler, PhD

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Pennsylvania

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...

Peter D Chen, CFEI, CVFI, MBA, PEView profile

ID: 76371

Mr. Peter Chen, CFEI, CVFI, MBA, PE

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Peter Chen has 27 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA with an Emphasis in Management from the University of Hartford. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National Association of...

Ronald D SchlossView profile

ID: 175073

Mr. Ronald Schloss

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Ronald D Schloss has over 65 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics, specializing in Elevators and Escalators. He earned his BE in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert served as a Field Installer, Service Mechanic, Region Field Engineering Manager, and Principal Field Consulting Engineer at Westinghouse Elevator...

David L Gushue, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 208438

Dr. David Gushue, MS, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. David L. Gushue has 23 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Bioengineering from Syracuse University and both his MS and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as an Engineering Consultant at Biomed Solutions, LLC and as a Prosthetic Technician at Rochester Orthopedics. He currently serves as...

Kathleen Allen Rodowicz, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 280024

Dr. Kathleen Rodowicz, PE, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Kathleen Allen Rodowicz has over 15 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction with a specialized focus in Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, where she was also a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the Cell and Protein Mechanics Laboratory. Today, this expert is licensed...

Robert Thomas Bove Jr, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 287419

Dr. Robert Bove, PE, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Robert T. Bove Jr. has over 20 years of experience in Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BBE in Biomedical Engineering from the Catholic University of America, his MSE and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct...

Joseph Benedict Sala, MA, PhDView profile

ID: 710790

Dr. Joseph Sala, MA, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Joseph B. Sala has 16 years of experience in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Psychology and his BS in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University. He also earned his MA in Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as, his Ph.D. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly, this expert served as a Lecturer at Drexel University. Currently, this expert is the...

Richard Lee SternView profile

ID: 6669776

Mr. Richard Stern

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Richard L. Stern has 32 years of experience in the field of Product Safety. He earned his BEE from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineer-in-Training in the state of Georgia. Formerly, he held roles as a Senior Manager of Global Product Safety at Whirlpool Corporation, as a Manager at Exponent, Inc., and as the Director of Global Product Safety at...

Christopher OlivolaView profile

ID: 34282

Prof. Christopher Olivola

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert in human behavior focuses his current research in judgment and decision making, consumer financial decision making, intertemporal choice and consumer patience, personal branding, and political marketing and leadership selection. He earned his BA in psychology from the University of Chicago and MA and joint-PhD in psychology and social policy from Princeton University....

David HansenView profile

ID: 35830

Mr. David Hansen

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert earned his BA in business management from St. Joseph's University and is a certified elevator inspector. Formerly, he served as the Vice President of Vertical Transportation Excellence, a company that specializes in elevator consulting. Currently, he is the principal at a certified elevator inspection and compliance consulting firm in PA.

Timothy ReillyView profile

ID: 38596

Mr. Timothy Reilly

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Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified expert earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. He actively participates in continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest practices in his field and is involved in professional societies, including the American Society of Civil Engineers...

Ms Sylvia B DeyeView profile

ID: 230126

Ms. Sylvia Deye, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

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Pennsylvania

Ms. Sylvia B. Deye has specialized experience in the fields of Construction & Architecture and Slip & Fall. They earned their MArch from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and BS in Architecture from Spring Garden College. Formerly, they held roles such as Architect at Fedetz & Martin Associates, PC. Currently, they work as a Principal at Dimensional Architecture, P.C., the Principal...

Dr Jessica L IsaacsView profile

ID: 328837

Dr. Jessica Isaacs, PhD, PE

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Jessica L. Isaacs has specialized experience in the field of Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Widener University and her PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics from Drexel University. Formerly, she held roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Departmentat Widener University and as a Graduate Research Assistant at Drexel...

Dr Rachel KellyView profile

ID: 272266

Dr. Rachel Kelly, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Rachel Kelly has specialized experience in the fields of Hospitality & Retail : Premises Liability, Accidents & Safety: Human Factors & Ergonomics, Accidents & Safety: Human Cognition & Perception. They earned their PhD in Applied Physiology and BS in Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology. Formerly, they held roles such as Research and Teaching Assistant at Georgia Institute of...

Mr Ronald J NatoliView profile

ID: 388593

Mr. Ronald Natoli, PE, CFEI

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Ronald J. Natoli has specialized experience in the field of Safety Engineering. Formerly, they held roles such as MEP Project Manager at L.P. Ciminelli Inc. Currently, they work as an Associate Expert at Robson Forensic, Inc.

Dr Michael Thomas PrangeView profile

ID: 409886

Dr. Michael Prange, PE, MSE, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Michael Prange has 20 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University and his MSE and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Previously, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, as an Engineer at...

Mr Dennis W. OlsonView profile

ID: 76683

Mr. Dennis Olson, CEI

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Dennis W. Olson has specialized experience in the fields of Accidents & Safety: Human Factors & Ergonomics, Engineering & Mechanics: Elevators & Escalators. Formerly, they held roles such as Project Manager at Vertical Transportation Excellence. Currently, they work as a Elevator and Escalator Expert at Robson Forensic, Inc..

Mr Kyle McAvoyView profile

ID: 6410568

Mr. Kyle McAvoy, MS, MEng

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Pennsylvania

Kyle Mcavoy has specialized experience in the fields of Accidents & Safety: Marine Surveying, Accidents & Safety: Aquatic Safety. They earned their MS in Naval Architecture and MEng in Manufacturing Engineering from University of Michigan. Formerly, they held roles such as National Office Chief at United States Coast Guard. Currently, they work as a Naval Architect and Marine Safety Expert at...

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Dr Dhara AminView profile

ID: 6081068

Dr. Dhara Amin, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr Dhara Amin has specialized experience in the fields of Accidents & Safety: Biomechanics, Engineering & Mechanics: Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Mechanics: Biomechanics. They earned their PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Flinders University, BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Delaware. Formerly, they held roles such as Research Engineer at Globus Medical. Currently,...

Mr Brian O’DonelView profile

ID: 229867

Mr. Brian O’Donel, PE

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Brian O’Donel has specialized experience in the field of Workplace Safety. They earned their BS in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Formerly, they held roles such as Resource Manager at Veolia ES/Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Currently, they work as a Workplace Safety Expert at Robson Forensic, Inc.

Mr John StrubleView profile

ID: 108324

Mr. John Struble

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Pennsylvania

Mr. John Struble has specialized experience in Accidents & Safety, specializing in Accident Reconstruction. They earned their BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Formerly, they were a Senior Engineer at Struble-Welsh Engineering. Currently, they work as a Principal at Exponent, Inc.

Dr Adam NovotnyView profile

ID: 7652637

Dr. Adam Novotny, PhD

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Pennsylvania

Dr Adam Novotny has specialized experience in the fields of Engineering & Mechanics: Biomechanics, Engineering & Mechanics: Biomedical Engineering, Accidents & Safety: Human Factors & Ergonomics. They earned their PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, BS in Mechanical Engineering from The College of New Jersey. Formerly, they held roles such as...

Mr Juff GeorgeView profile

ID: 7324136

Mr. Juff George, PE

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Juff George has 14 years of experience in Biomechanical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. This expert currently holds a Professional Engineer License in New York and Pennsylvania, as well as a Professional Mechanical Engineer License in North Carolina. Formerly, he served as a Senior Associate and Senior Engineer at Exponent, Inc.....

Safety Expert Witness FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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