Crane Expert Witnesses

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Crane expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including construction, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, occupational safety, and industrial hygiene. Some of the most common specialties among crane expert witnesses also include heavy equipment operation, rigging safety, crane accident investigation, and crane maintenance. They have provided opinions on the effects of improper crane operation, faulty crane design, inadequate training for crane operators, failure to follow safety protocols, and negligence in crane maintenance.

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Average Crane Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 39 years of experience in the crane and rigging industry including 22 years of policy experience. He holds various certifications from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators as a Rigger, Signalperson, and Overhead Crane Operator. He previous worked as a crane and rigging specialist for the U.S. Navy where he designed Navy-wide training programs for cranes. He has developed and produced safety training videos for the crane industry. He currently works as President for a crane and rigging training and consulting firm.

President, Crane and Rigging Training and Consulting Firm in NC

Wilmington |

Pennsylvania

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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

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Review Fee $495/hr
Deposition Fee $495/hr
Court Fee $495/hr

This expert has over 35 years experience in the overhead crane industry. He received his BA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. He has extensive experience in building, installing, engineering, estimating, selling and servicing overhead bridge cranes. Also, he is a member of several industry committees that wrote the crane specs for the steel industry, written articles and taught professional architects and engineers about the special requirements to be aware of when designing buildings that will house overhead cranes. Formerly, he was Owner and President at Dearborn Crane and Engineering Corporation. Currently he is President for an overhead crane consulting company and Executive Director of an American crane association.

President, An Overhead Crane Consulting Company in AZ

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Notre Dame

Tucson |

Arizona

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly-qualified expert over 40 years of experience in construction, demolition, and crane safety. He received his BA in psychology and sociology from the University of Maryland before earning his MS in safety from the University of Southern California. He also received paramedic training at the Community College of Baltimore and completed the executive program in safety management through the American Society of Safety Professionals. This expert is currently a certified safety professional, associate in risk management, and certified traffic control design specialist. He has extensive knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and ASME standards and experience in critical crane lifts, fall protection, scaffolds, shoring, excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, demolition, precast concrete and steel erection, concrete, confined space entry, forklifts, and public safety. He is active in his field as a member of the American National Standards Institute and the American Society of Safety Professionals and has received awards for his work, including an Excellence in Safety Management award. He has formerly served as a safety engineer for Fruin-Colnon Corporation and Ohio Valley Corporation and safety manager for multiple companies throughout his career. Currently, this expert serves as a senior safety consultant for an international construction management company and the principal of an accident prevention and instruction firm in Maryland.

President, A worksite and construction accident prevention & investigation firm in MD

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Baltimore |

Maryland

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $240/hr
Court Fee $240/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the crane industry. He specializes in crane safety review and lift plan design and review and is familiar with OSHA and ASME standards for the crane and rigging industry. He formerly served as a coordinator for Mid State Steel Erectors, coordinating crane and rigging needs for various job sites and crane rental sales. He spent over 20 years working with NessCampbell Crane and Rigging, serving as a hydraulic and conventional crane operator, a dispatcher, and a crane superintendent. Currently, this expert is the owner of a crane consultancy based in Washington.

Owner, A crane consultancy in WA

Kelso |

Washington

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FAQs for Crane Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a crane expert witness in legal proceedings?

A crane expert witness provides specialized knowledge on crane operations, safety standards, and industry practices. They can offer critical insights in cases involving crane accidents or malfunctions.

What types of cases does a crane expert witness typically handle?

Crane expert witnesses often handle cases involving construction site accidents, equipment failure, operator error, and violations of safety regulations.

How can a crane expert witness assist in a product liability case?

In product liability cases, a crane expert can identify design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings that may have contributed to an accident.

Are there subspecialties within the field of crane expertise?

Yes, some experts specialize in specific types of cranes like tower cranes or mobile cranes. Others may focus on training protocols or safety regulations.

Why is it important to hire a crane expert with experience in OSHA standards?

An expert familiar with OSHA standards can determine if proper safety procedures were followed and if any violations contributed to the incident under investigation.

How does Expert Institute select its Crane expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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