Safety Expert Witnesses in Michigan

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Safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including workplace safety, product safety, construction safety, and premises liability. Some of the most common specialties include OSHA compliance, hazard analysis, risk management, accident prevention, and safety training. They can opine on the effects of safety violations, inadequate protocols, poor supervision, and failure to follow industry standards.

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  1. Aquatic Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified aquatic safety expert is an honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and holds a PhD from Saint Louis University. He served as a Coast Guard officer for 21 years, retiring as a Commander in 1981. His service experience encompassed numerous shore and ship commands, plus Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation and Boating Safety duties. His last assignment was as Chief, Boating Safety Division, Second C.G. District, St. Louis, MO. His work in improving aquatic and boating safety has been repeatedly recognized in a number of national and international awards, recognitions and citations. Upon retirement he initiated an aquatic safety consulting firm to present water and boating safety seminars on a national basis to fire, police and EMS personnel.

    Owner, An Aquatic Safety Consultancy in MI

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Saint Louis University

    Ypsilanti,

    Michigan

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  1. School Safety & Crisis Response Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr

    This qualified expert has over 26 years of experience in school safety and administration. She holds a B.E. in Secondary Education, a M.E. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.E. in Educational Administration, and an Ed.D., in Educational Administration. Her previous positions include 24 years as a teacher and administrator. Since 2008, she consults and delivers school safety training to educators and law enforcement officials throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to her work as an Associate Professor of Educational Administration at an Ohio university, she is a nationally recognized expert in school safety, crisis management, and violence prevention through her presentations, trainings, and writing.

    Tenured Associate Professor, A University in OH

    Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Toledo

    Genoa,

    Ohio

  2. Forklift Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    This expert currently owns and manages a national business which specializes in training forklift operators and trainers. He is also an active trainer who trains on a regular basis. Unlike many forklift experts, who may have trained small numbers of operators and no trainers, this expert has trained many thousands of operators and trainers across a variety of industries. He has also investigated hundreds of forklift accidents, including many serious injuries and a number of fatalities. He has surveyed hundreds of sites to improve forklift and pedestrian safety. His areas of expertise are the safe operation of forklifts, the proper training of operators/trainers and in compliance with OSHA standards.

    Founder, Private Forklift Training Company

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Miami University of Ohio

    Heath,

    Ohio

  3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    With a wealth of experience and knowledge in the pedestrian and bicycle fields, This expert has created and taught pedestrian and bicycle safety and education courses for adults, children, law enforcement officers, judges, attorneys, planners, engineers and maintenance personnel. He has developed community pedestrian/bicycle plans, written resource guides, trained police bike patrols, directed special events, lead bicycle tours and consulted on a wide variety of related topics. He is a well-respected presenter. This expert recently completed 10 year terms on the Wisconsin Governor’s Coordinating Bicycle Council and the Ashwaubenon Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee. He served on the Board of Directors of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin for 10 years as well, earning an Award of Excellence for his services.

    President & Founder, A consulting firm on the rules and regulations around safe cycling in WI

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Wisconsin

    Green Bay,

    Wisconsin

  4. Overhead lifts & cranes Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This expert has been in the crane industry since 1980. His career began in overhead crane sales, before transitioning to crane manufacturing management. Prior to his current role, he was the CEO of the Professional Crane Division at a crane manufacturer where he oversaw crane design and engineering through final production and sale. He is currently the President of a consultancy specializing in crane production and manufacturing, as well as crane operation safety.

    President, An overhead lift and crane manufacturing and safety consultancy

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

  5. Trucking Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr

    This expert has been working with commercial vehicles for over 40 years. He has directed multiple freight trucking companies, and currently he runs his own transportation service company, offering consulting services as well as training for maintenance, operation, performance, safety, and regulations related to commercial vehicles. This expert has published numerous articles on commercial truck safety as well as training manuals. He is a frequently invited guest speaker at major automotive conferences and has presented on commercial truck safety, crashes and warning devices, and general brake tolerances and procedures. This expert is certified as an ASE Certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician and as a defensive driving instructor by the National Safety Council. He has testified nationwide in State and Federal court.

    Principal, Commercial Vehicle Training and Consulting Firm

    Training, Ohio Safety Congress

    Columbus,

    Ohio

  6. Bicycle Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This expert frequently teaches League of American Bicyclists classes at Wright Dunbar Interpretative Center and Wright State University in Ohio. He worked with the Aviation Heritage National Park Rangers to set up the nationally recognized "Bike with a Ranger" historical bicycling tour program and continues to train National Park Service Rangers involved with the program prior to their program participation. He is currently a chairman of the Ohio Bicycle Federation, where he helped push bicycle safety legislature into laww, Vice President of an Ohio cycling club, and an active member of the USA Cycling Association. He is also active in the "Dayton Safe Kids" project on the wheeled activities committee, where he works to ensure proper rules are in place to ensure the safety of children on the road. HE has represented cycling on the National Committee for Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances (NCUTLO). In this position, he worked with League of American Bicyclists representative to update the Uniform Vehicle Code regarding cycling.

    Cycling Safety Instructor, A national cycling league

    Master of Science (MS), Central Michigan University

    Vandalia,

    Ohio

  7. Automotive Engineering – Safety Systems Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $325/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $325/hr
    Court Fee
    $375/hr

    This qualified expert received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is a licensed Indiana Professional Engineer. He has been the recipient of 7 patents related to seat belts and safety seats, and has published 5 journal articles related to vehicle safety. Formerly, he was a Turbopump Test Engineer at Rocketdyne, a manufacturing engineer at Rolls Royce; and a R&D engineer, director of CAPE, and director of application engineering at Indiana Mills Manufacturing. Currently he is the principal engineer at a Midwestern automotive consultancy.

    President and Principal Engineer, An automotive consultancy in IN

    Master of Science (MS), Purdue University

    Noblesville,

    Indiana

  8. Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology Expert Witness

    This highly qualified expert has over 15 years of experience human and forensic toxicology, occupational disease, occupational and environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene and asbestos. He completed his BS in Medical Laboratory Technology at Marquette University and his MS in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In addition, he is active in his field as a member of numerous societies including the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Society of Toxicology, Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, and American Society for Clinical Pathology. Currently, he is a Senior Project Manager at a human health occupational firm.

    Senior Project Manager, Human health occupational firm

    Master of Science (MS), Medical College of Wisconsin

    Wisconsin

  9. Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $150/hr
    Court Fee
    $150/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 30 years in the Safety, Health and Risk Management field. After receiving his BS in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University, this expert went on to receive Master Certificates in Project Management and Executive Leadership for Safety Professionals from Boston University and Harvard University respectively. He also received his law degree from Champlain College. This expert is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Association of Safety Professionals, and he is a certified Safety Consultant and Safety Specialist. He previously worked as a Safety Director at Swinerton and Walberg Company, Delco, Inc and James Construction group. This expert then went on to be a Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and Security Director at Foster Wheeler Global Power Group, before becoming Vice President of Health and Safety at Polisico Civil Inc, a utility company located in New York. Currently, this expert works as the President and Chief Safety Consultant of a safety management company where his specialties include environmental remediation, civil, heavy highway, bridge, drilling, sewer treatments, electric utilities, and manufacturing.

    President & Chief Safety Consultant, A Safety Management Company

    Master of Laws (LLM), Champlain College

    Franklin,

    Indiana

What Can a Safety Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Safety Expert Witnesses

What is a safety expert witness?

A safety expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates whether safety standards and regulations were followed. They assist by reviewing records, inspecting evidence, and testifying to clarify safety issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a safety expert witness?

A safety expert witness supports injury, workplace accident, construction defect, product liability, premises liability, OSHA compliance, transportation, and industrial safety cases.

How can a safety expert witness strengthen liability arguments?

A safety expert witness strengthens liability arguments by explaining standards, identifying safety failures, and linking those failures to the incident with clear, evidence-based testimony.

What credentials should a safety expert witness have for complex litigation?

A safety expert witness for complex litigation should have advanced safety-related degrees, relevant certifications (like CSP or CIH), extensive field experience, and prior expert testimony.

How does a safety expert witness evaluate compliance with industry standards?

A safety expert witness evaluates compliance with industry standards by reviewing policies, procedures, training, incident data, and site conditions against recognized safety regulations.

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