Safety Expert Witnesses in New York

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Safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, product safety, and environmental safety. Some of the most common specialties among safety expert witnesses also include workplace safety, fire safety, food safety, traffic safety, and chemical safety. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace accidents, product malfunctions, hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.

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Dr. Gaffar GailaniView profile

ID: 11525

Dr. Gaffar Gailani

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New York

This expert has 20 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Khartoum University in Sudan, his MS in mechanical engineering from the City College of New York, and his PhD in mechanical engineering from the City University of New York. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and the American Society of...

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Expert WitnessView profile

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Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Expert Witness

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New York

This patient care technician has been working in the field of safe patient handling and mobility for over 15 years. She earned her BS in international area studies from Drexel University and is certified as a safe patient handling professional. She is active in her field as a member of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals and as an author of several articles for the...

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Mr. Daniel RosenView profile

ID: 22099

Mr. Daniel Rosen

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New York

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience as a manager of oil change centers and has a knowledgable understanding of the safety policies and procedures at these centers. He earned a BA in business administration and management from Hudson Valley Community College. He formerly served as a store manager and district manager of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, where he was responsible for...

Transportation Expert WitnessView profile

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Transportation Expert Witness

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New York

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry. He previously worked at the New York City Transit in various capacities including Chief Transportation Officer. He was responsible for the training department, managing programs for instructing bus drivers. He currently works as Vice President of Operations for a transportation contractor in New York. His...

Mr. Dennis MitchellView profile

ID: 29329

Mr. Dennis Mitchell

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New York

This highly qualified human factors expert has over 25 years of experience in his field. He earned a BASc and MASc in industrial engineering with a focus on human factors from the University of Toronto. He is a certified professional ergonomist and holds five patents. Formerly, this expert held several research positions, including research assistant, teaching assistant, and project coordinator...

Transportation and Bus Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Transportation and Bus Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified bus safety expert has directed and supervised all technical and business activities of a transportation consultancy for more than 30 years. Concurrently, he created and directed the operations of a transportation service company and the US distributor of a line of European manufactured buses. He belongs to the American Public Transportation Association, the National...

Mr. Mark HuertasView profile

ID: 31516

Mr. Mark Huertas

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New York

This expert has 22 years of experience in the sanitation industry. He obtained his AA at Eastwick College. He then began his career in sanitation at Miele Sanitation where he spent 4 years as a driver. After his time here, he went on to Round Lake Sanitation where he spent 5 years as both a driver and helper in the field. This expert then served as a driver for Interstate Water Services where he...

Hospital Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospital Administration Expert Witness

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New York

This extremely qualified healthcare administrator has received his medical training at among the top ten medical institutions in the country, and has been appointed to numerous high ranking positions in healthcare administration including Medical Director of one of the largest hospitals in the country.

Dr. Rohan NagareView profile

ID: 41259

Dr. Rohan Nagare

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New York

This qualified expert received his BT in electronics engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in India. He then moved to the US to complete his MS in lighting and his PhD in architectural sciences with a concentration in lighting from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in NY. He is active in his field as a member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and the Indian...

School Transportation Expert WitnessView profile

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School Transportation Expert Witness

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New York

This expert’s involvement in school transportation began behind the wheel of a bus in the 1970s. In 1985 he served as Supervisor of a New York State Education Department Regional Safety Center and was involved in projects such as developing School Bus Driver Instructor and classroom student safety curricula. He returned to Syracuse University in 1989 and earned a Masters in Adult Education. ...

Sports & Recreation Expert WitnessView profile

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Sports & Recreation Expert Witness

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New York

This expert currently serves as Professor / Chair of Health & Physical Education at a SUNY institution. Prior to this role he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Men's Lacrosse at SUNY. This expert is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by the National Recreation and Park Association. He is a voting and attending member of the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities...

Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This expert graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. He is also a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a licensed Asbestos Inspector and Project Designer, a Certified Environmental...

Wood Floor and Slip and Fall Expert WitnessView profile

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Wood Floor and Slip and Fall Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has extensive experience with hardwood flooring, including credentials from NOFMA & NWFA. He serves on two NWFA Committees, He also have credentials in carpet inspection, training in woven carpet and rugs, carpet cleaning, repair and re-installation, and water damage restoration. This expert has also assisted Attorneys through all phases of legal action regarding slip, trip and...

Occupational Health and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Occupational Health and Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has over 15 years of experience in occupational health and safety. His expertise includes construction safety, accident investigation, OSHA and ANSI standards, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, aerial and scissor lifts and excavation. For the past seventeen years, he has taught for the Region II OSHA Education Centers & currently serves as course chairperson for eleven different...

Safety & Car Rental Expert WitnessView profile

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Safety & Car Rental Expert Witness

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New York

This risk management expert worked for 5 years as a Unit Manager at Avis where he was responsible for fleet operations and inventory. He managed 5 rental locations and is highly familiar with the policies and procedure when leasing an automobile. This expert's risk management experience includes positions as corporate risk manager at H.O. Penn Machinery Company and Senior Manager, Risk and...

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Public Transportation & Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Public Transportation & Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has more than three decades of experience securing public safety in municipal transit environments. As a Deputy Chief of a major transit network, he has authority over police operations in multiple areas of New York City, including in Penn Station. He has received advanced emergency management and intelligence training from FEMA, the FBI, and the DHS.

DOT & Sidewalk Design Expert WitnessView profile

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DOT & Sidewalk Design Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified traffic engineering and highway safety expert has spent his entire career in roadway engineer in the New York area. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering and his M.S. in Transportation Planning from Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. Early in his career,...

Exercise Biomechanics & Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Exercise Biomechanics & Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified resistance training specialist - personal trainer and educator currently serves as president, director of education and resistance training exercise biomechanics instructor for a nationally accredited personal training certification organization. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a a number of professional organizations. This expert has presented...

Mast Climber Scaffolding Design Expert WitnessView profile

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Mast Climber Scaffolding Design Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is the current CEO of a Mastclimber Company that manufactures and installs mastclimbers on a wide range of buildings from the iconic Empire State Building to Nuclear power plants. He was a former advisor to the New York City Department of Buildings' Cranes and Derricks Division and still sits on the department's advisory board.

Transportation And Safety Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Transportation And Safety Planning Expert Witness

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New York

This qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in the transportation industry. His expertise includes public transport, transportation management, DOT regulations, and driver and safety training. He formerly worked as Assistant General Manager for New York City Transit, where he managed training of employees including drivers. He currently works as Area Safety Director for a transportation...

Safety Expert Witness FAQs

A safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge on safety standards, regulations, and practices. They can testify on matters like workplace safety, product safety, or public safety.

Cases involving personal injury, industrial accidents, product liability, construction accidents, or any case where safety standards are in question may require a safety expert witness.

Yes. Safety experts often have experience in specific industries such as manufacturing, construction, or healthcare. Their industry-specific knowledge can be invaluable in certain cases.

Subspecialties can include occupational health and safety, fire safety, food safety, environmental safety, transportation safety, and more. The right subspecialty depends on the specifics of your case.

In product liability cases, a safety expert can analyze whether a product was designed and manufactured safely and if proper warnings were provided.

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