California
This expert is an NCCCO certified crane operator. He has over 3 decades of experience in heavy civil and waterfront engineering construction. His prior work experience includes serving as a crane operator for White & Sons, Western Summit, Archer Western, and Roel Construction. He is currently a general superintendent at a construction company in southern California.
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Illinois
This expert has been working with supermarket inventory for over 15 years. He worked as an Inventory Controller for Save-A-Lot for a number of years, where he was responsible for daily monitoring and maintenance of inventory adjustments, shipping, and receiving, and he was also a member of the Safety Committee. Currently, this expert is a Shift Manager at a major food warehouse, overseeing day to...
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New York
This well-qualified expert has been in the heavy machinery operation and maintenance field for 15 years. He completed OSHA training in forklift operation and in rigging and lifting. Previously, this expert worked as an auto technician at Delacy Ford, Firestone, and Bigguy Automotive, as a machine operator at Bryant Machine, and as a crew leader and maintenance mechanic at Real Help, LLC....
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California
This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two...
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Texas
Dr. Jim D. Wiethorn has 50 years of experience in the fields of Construction and Engineering with expertise in Structural Engineering and Cranes and Forklifts. He completed his BA in Mathematics and Physics from Baylor University, his BS and MS in Architectural Engineering, and his Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Project Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, this expert...
Ohio
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...
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Illinois
Mr. Steven Zebich has 41 years of experience in the field of Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MS in Structural Engineering from Northwestern University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a...
Ohio
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...
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Virginia
This expert has over 50 years of experience in commercial motor carrier and trucking industry. His work in the industry has focused on customary practices, standard of care, tractor-trailers, and compliance and safety training and practices for drivers, motor carriers, warehouses and forklifts. He received his certificate in traffic & transportation law & management from the University of...
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Florida
This expert has 40 years of experience working with heavy equipment, specifically, aerial work platforms and telehandlers. He formerly worked in multiple capacities, including as an assistant district manager for JLG Industries and as a manager at Gold Coast Aerial Lift, Inc., Nations Rent, Inc., and Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. In these roles, he managed over $114 million in fleet equipment and $35...
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A forklift expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving forklift operations, safety standards, training requirements, and accidents. They can offer critical insights and testimony to support a case.
Forklift expert witnesses often handle personal injury cases, workplace safety disputes, product liability suits, and cases involving OSHA regulations related to forklift operation.
Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as forklift design and manufacturing, operator training, maintenance procedures, or specific types of forklifts like telescopic or industrial lift trucks.
In product liability cases, a forklift expert can analyze if any design or manufacturing defects contributed to an accident. They can also assess whether proper warnings and instructions were provided.
An expert with knowledge of OSHA regulations can determine if all safety protocols were followed during forklift operation. This can be crucial in establishing negligence or fault in a case.
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