Boating Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Boating expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including maritime law, boating safety, marine engineering, and navigation. Some of the most common specialties among boating expert witnesses also include boat manufacturing defects, boating accident reconstruction, marine surveying, and yacht brokerage. They have provided opinions on the effects of negligent operation, equipment failure, collision liability, seaworthiness of vessels, and maritime regulations.

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Mr. Christopher KarentzView profile

ID: 362141

Mr. Christopher Karentz

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Florida

Christopher M. Karentz has 45 years of experience in the Maritime and Boating field. He received his BS in Marine Transportation from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Formerly, this expert served as the President and General Manager of Florida Marine Towing, as Consultant, Project Management, and Founder of Argo Incorporated, and as a Marine Technical Specialist at Houck Anderson, PA....

Admiralty  Maritime  and Boating Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Admiralty Maritime and Boating Safety Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert is well versed in all areas of maritime safety and regulation. He spent 30 years in the United States Coast Guard serving as a Boatswains Mate and Chief Warrant Officer, among other positions in operations and safety. He has conducted a myriad of law enforcement boardings to ensure vessels were in compliance with federal law and safety requirements. He is Coast Guard trained in Jones...

Mr. Tomas Octavio BustoView profile

ID: 6841710

Mr. Tomas Busto

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Florida

Captain Tomas O. Busto has 31 years of experience in the Maritime Industry. He earned his BBA in Management from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and then his BS in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University Galveston. He previously worked for Royal Caribbean International and Royal Caribbean Group where he served as a 1st Officer and Chief Officer, a Staff Captain and Second in Command, and...

Boating Expert Witness FAQs

A boating expert witness provides specialized knowledge on maritime laws, safety regulations, and boat operations to assist in court cases or investigations.

They can handle cases involving boating accidents, maritime law disputes, product liability claims for boat equipment, and personal injury claims related to boating incidents.

They can provide insights into whether proper safety procedures were followed, assess the condition of the boat, and determine if negligence played a role in the incident.

Yes. Subspecialties may include yacht operations, commercial fishing, marine engineering, navigation systems, and maritime safety regulations.

An expert with marine engineering knowledge can analyze technical aspects like boat design flaws or mechanical failures that could be crucial in product liability or accident cases.

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