Workplace Safety Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Workplace safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, manufacturing, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety. Some of the most common workplace safety expert witness specialties also include ergonomics, hazardous materials handling, OSHA compliance, and accident investigation. They can opine on the effects of workplace accidents, safety protocol violations, exposure to hazardous substances, ergonomic issues, and employer negligence.

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Steven J Zebich, PE, SEView profile

ID: 74620

Mr. Steven J Zebich, PE, SE

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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...

Machine Guarding and Ladders Expert WitnessView profile

E-057665

Machine Guarding and Ladders Expert Witness

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Illinois

This engineering expert earned his Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of numerous ANSI Standards Committees and various prestigious professional societies. His areas of expertise include; design of factories and production efficiency; product and industrial design and warnings; machine guarding; analysis of safety codes and requirements; ladder...

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David R Atkins, CWIView profile

ID: 6330505

Mr. David R Atkins, CWI

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Illinois

Mr. David R. Atkins has 40 years of experience in Accidents and Safety with expertise in Safety and Industrial Health, Safety and Quality Audits, Welding and Joining, and Non-Destructive and Laboratory Testing. He earned his AAS in Drafting and Design Technology from the College of DuPage, his BS in Drafting and Design Technology and Industrial Technology, and his MS in Engineering Technology and...

Paul HardingView profile

ID: 154130

Mr. Paul Harding

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Illinois

This expert has over 40 years experience in architectural design. He received his bachelor of architecture degree from Ball State University and his master of architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed additional training at the University of Venice Institute of Architecture in Italy. He is a certified and licensed architect, as well as an elected fellow of the...

The Average Workplace Safety Expert Witness
Charges $317 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $325

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Workplace Safety Expert Witness FAQs

A workplace safety expert witness provides testimony and knowledge on industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to maintaining a safe working environment.

They can handle cases involving accidents, injuries, OSHA compliance, risk assessment, safety training, and other issues related to workplace safety.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific industries like construction or manufacturing, or in areas such as ergonomics, industrial hygiene, or occupational health.

They can help determine if proper safety protocols were followed, assess the cause of an accident, and provide insight into whether negligence played a part.

Certified professionals have proven their knowledge and competence in the field. Their certification adds credibility to their testimony and ensures they are up-to-date with current standards.

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