Health and Safety Expert Witnesses

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Health and safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, environmental science, and transportation. Some of the most common health and safety expert witness specialties include occupational safety, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, emergency response planning, and workplace accident investigation. They can opine on the effects of workplace hazards, safety protocol violations, injury prevention strategies, regulatory compliance issues, and the impact of safety training programs.

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David Michael Lechuga, ABN, ABPP, PhDView profile

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Dr. David Michael Lechuga, ABN, ABPP, PhD

Dr. David M. Lechuga has 38 years of experience in Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychology. He earned his BA in Psychological Research from California State University, Long Beach, and both his MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed an internship in Psychology at UCLA Psychology Clinic and an internship in Clinical Psychology at the UCLA...

Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This expert holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, a Masters degree ion Environmental Health and Radiation Health Physics and a Bachelors degree in Biology. He worked for several years in academic research related to pulmonary injury and disease and pulmonary carcinogenesis. He also worked a the director of an environmental testing laboratory. In addition, this expert worked as an...

Delia SilvaView profile

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Dr. Delia Silva

This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in the neuropsychology field. She started by earning her BS in psychology from the University of Maryland before moving on to receive her master’s and doctor of clinical psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is also board certified in clinical neuropsychology. She started her career by working as a psychometrist for...

Occupational Health and Safety Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Occupational Health and Safety Expert Witness | 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...

Occupational Health and Safety Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Occupational Health and Safety Expert Witness | Louisiana

This Certified Safety Professional has provided consulting services to Louisiana business in the construction, petro-chemical, utilities, fossil fuel, nuclear, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries for many years. He has experience directing safety programs for heavy industrial companies by providing supervisory oversight of safety management system development and implementation. He has...

Environmental Health and Safety Expert Witness | New HampshireView profile

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Environmental Health and Safety Expert Witness | New Hampshire

This expert has more than 35 years of experience in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, emergency preparedness and response and waste management. He served as the designated company witness for AT&T in asbestos litigation since 2009 and designated by the company as a witness in investigations by regulatory agencies in a variety of matters related to environment, health and safety compliance....

Agricultural Safety and Health Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Agricultural Safety and Health Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified expert is a professor of agricultural safety and health in the agricultural engineering department at a top ranking university. His credentials and experience in occupational safety and health makes him particularly qualified to review this case. He is a Certified Safety Professional and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Agricultural Division of National...

Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness | IndianaView profile

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Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness | Indiana

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years in the Safety, Health and Risk Management field. After receiving his BS in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University, this expert went on to receive Master Certificates in Project Management and Executive Leadership for Safety Professionals from Boston University and Harvard University respectively. He also received his law...

OSHA Regulatory Compliance Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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OSHA Regulatory Compliance Expert Witness | Georgia

This certified safety professional (CSP) and authorized OSHA outreach trainer has been in the occupational safety field for more than a decade. A member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance and MBA from the University of Georgia.

Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified occupational safety and health expert has over thirty years of experience. He earned his BS in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern University. He is a board certified safety professional, environmental safety and health trainer, and construction health and safety technician. This expert is also a certified hazardous materials manager. He is a member of the...

Opioid & Controlled Substance Regulations Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Opioid & Controlled Substance Regulations Expert Witness | Ohio

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience with DEA suspicious order monitoring, as well as opioid and other controlled substance regulations. He earned his BS from Great Lakes University and his MS from Everest University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is a member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators and the International Health Facility Diversion...

Health and Safety Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a Health and Safety expert witness?

A Health and Safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving workplace safety, occupational hazards, regulatory compliance, and accident investigation.

In what types of cases can a Health and Safety expert witness be beneficial?

These experts are crucial in personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, industrial accidents, product liability suits, and OSHA regulation disputes.

What subspecialties exist within the field of Health and Safety for expert witnesses?

Subspecialties include construction safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, fire safety, food safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, and risk management.

How can a Health and Safety expert witness help in a case involving an industrial accident?

They can analyze the incident site, review safety protocols, assess adherence to regulations, and provide insight on whether negligence or non-compliance contributed to the accident.

Why is it important to hire a Health and Safety expert witness with experience in my specific industry?

Each industry has unique risks and regulations. An expert with specific industry experience will have a deeper understanding of these factors which can significantly impact your case.

How does Expert Institute select its Health and Safety 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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