Explosion Expert Witnesses in Maryland
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Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII
Maryland
Mr. Walter K. Rothfuss has 46 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and he earned his BS in Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigation Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Maryland and...
Mr. Stephen Olenick, CFEI, MBA, PE, MSFPE
Maryland
Mr. Stephen M. Olenick has 25 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Forensic Analysis with expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS and MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA in General Business from Loyola University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...
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Dr. Scott Davis, PE, PhD
Maryland
Dr. Scott G. Davis has 32 years of experience in Fire and Explosion Investigation and Accidents and Safety with expertise in Failure Analysis. He earned his BA in French and his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and his MS and PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states...
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Dr. Daniel Gottuk, PhD, PE
Maryland
Dr. Daniel T. Gottuk has 34 years of experience in Fire Detection, Fire Dynamics, and Forensics. He earned his BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Rhode Island, and Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Solutions, and as Technical Director, Chief...
Explosion Expert Witness FAQs
An explosion expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the causes, effects, and prevention of explosions. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct incidents, and provide credible testimony in court.
Cases involving industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, gas leaks, fire investigations, product liability suits, or any incident where an explosion occurred may require an explosion expert witness.
Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as chemical explosions, electrical explosions, gas explosions, or pyrotechnics. Their expertise depends on their training and experience.
By analyzing the scene and evidence, they can identify if proper safety protocols were followed, if equipment was faulty, or if negligence played a part in causing the explosion.
Absolutely. These experts have extensive knowledge about the safe handling and potential risks associated with fireworks and other explosive materials.
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