Fitness Equipment Expert Witnesses

Accident Reconstruction & Safety Expert Witness Listings

To find fitness equipment expert witnesses, please click on one of these categories. The professionals found through this page may consult on issues involving sports equipment, elliptical machines, steppers, and treadmills. These fitness equipment experts may provide reports concerning home gyms, multi-function trainers, fitness, and exercise equipment. They may also provide expert witness testimony on outdoor gear, weight lifting equipment, and fitness equipment manufacturers, as well as related topics.

You may limit your search for Fitness Equipment expert witnesses to a specific area by selecting a state from the drop down box.

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Harvey C Voris (HCV Consulting)
Harvey C Voris (HCV Consulting)
Harvey C. Voris’ entire engineering career has been devoted to the fitness industry. With over 34 years of fitness equipment design experience and seven utility patents Mr. Voris will bring added credibility and integrity to your case. Mr. Voris... Learn More ›
Martin M Balaban, PhD, PE (AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc)
Martin M Balaban, PhD, PE (AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc)
PhD Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, MS Mechanics from Illinois Institute of Technology, BS Civil Engineering from Cooper Union. Licensed Professional Engineer (Safety) State of California. Accident Reconstruction technical disciplines: Failure... Learn More ›
Consolidated Consultants
Consolidated Consultants
Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full, redacted CV on-line prior to contacting us. Our directory... Learn More ›
Al J. Heraghty, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (Total Sports Consulting Services)
Al J. Heraghty, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (Total Sports Consulting Services)
Professor Heraghty currently serves as Chairperson of Health, Physical Education & Sport Management at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Suffolk. Prior to this role he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Lacrosse Coach. He... Learn More ›
Scott O. Ganaja, P.E. (PROgressiv Engineering, Inc.)
Scott O. Ganaja, P.E. (PROgressiv Engineering, Inc.)
Scott Ganaja specializes in the design and manufacture of bicycles and e-bikes, exercise and medical equipment. He is experienced in matters involving products liability and intellectual property. Mr. Ganaja is a Professional Mechanical Engineer... Learn More ›
Douglas B. Baumgarten (Sportfit Consulting)
Douglas B. Baumgarten (Sportfit Consulting)
Location: Florida
Areas of Expertise: Douglas Baumgarten, M.S., offers consulting and expert witness services related to Fitness, Health Clubs, Exercise Equipment, Personal Training and Sports. Mr. Baumgarten is a graduate of Harvard (B.A....
Technology Associates, LLC (Kristopher J Seluga, M.S., P.E. (CT & NY) )
Technology Associates, LLC (Kristopher J Seluga, M.S., P.E. (CT & NY) )
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Kristopher J Seluga, M.S., P.E. (CT & NY) Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published...
Ian Adamson (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Ian Adamson (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Ian Adamson Adventure & Obstacle Sports Expert Ian Adamson is a sports and recreation expert, specializing in zip lines, obstacle courses, obstacle races, and adventure sport events of all levels....
J.P. Purswell, Ph.D., P.E., CPE (CSU-Pueblo)
J.P. Purswell, Ph.D., P.E., CPE (CSU-Pueblo)
Location: Colorado
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Purswell has been qualified as an expert in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Industrial Safety (including OSHA issues) and Product Safety. He has testified in numerous cases with respect to the adequacy...
Paul Chen (PC Squared Consultants - Consumer Product Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance Consultant & Expert Witness)
Paul Chen (PC Squared Consultants - Consumer Product Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance Consultant & Expert Witness)
Location: Arkansas
Areas of Expertise: Paul Chen is a consumer product (non-food) safety, regulatory and retail compliance, quality assurance and control, 3rd party lab testing / inspection / auditing, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission),...
William G Switalski, P.E. (Switalski Engineering Inc.)
William G Switalski, P.E. (Switalski Engineering Inc.)
Location: Illinois
Areas of Expertise: I have consulted in matters involving industrial and consumer products, industrial work practices, and premises liability since 1980. I've been retained on several hundred occasions by both Defense and...
Maria K. Bella (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Maria K. Bella (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Maria Bella is an expert specializing in aquatic safety. She is one of only six Aquatic Facility Operator Instructor Trainers in the world and has been active in the aquatics industry for more than 40...
Ryan Forensics, PLLC
Ryan Forensics, PLLC
Location: Arkansas
Areas of Expertise: Ryan Forensics division of Ryan Engineering, Inc. is a full-service firm that provides quality, value-adding, professional services at competitive rates. We are a team of professional engineers licensed...
Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline, broad-spectrum firm providing comprehensive and qualified forensic engineering, architecture, scientific, biomechanics, and fire/arson investigation...
Timothy Joganich, MSES, C.H.F.P. (ARCCA, Inc.)
Timothy Joganich, MSES, C.H.F.P. (ARCCA, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Mr. Joganich is one of the nation’s leading experts in bicycle accident investigations. He applies his over 25 years of experience in the sciences of engineering, human movement, biomechanics and human...
Nathan H. Morrill, P.E..CSP (Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc.)
Nathan H. Morrill, P.E..CSP (Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc.)
Location: Utah
Areas of Expertise: Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc. has 6 consulting mechanical engineers. We have a total of nearly 100 years of experience designing mechanical equipment. Our engineers have over 80 U.S. patents on products...
Gary E Kilpatrick, PE, DFE (The Kilpatrick Group, PA)
Gary E Kilpatrick, PE, DFE (The Kilpatrick Group, PA)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Who is The Kilpatrick Group, PA? Our mission is to provide to you with forensic mechanical design engineering services that are dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of forensic...
Julian M. Toneatto, Ph.D., PE, PP(NJ) (Adler Engineers, Inc.)
Julian M. Toneatto, Ph.D., PE, PP(NJ) (Adler Engineers, Inc.)
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Highly experienced, articulate Professional Engineer (PE) in several states and Prof. Planner (PP)NJ. Engineering expert with 43 years experience in Engineering and Environmental Consulting. Doctorate...
C.J. Abraham (Technical Director, Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd.)
C.J. Abraham (Technical Director, Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd.)
Location: New York
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Abraham has over forty years of international experience consulting to insurance companies, municipalities, government agencies, and the legal profession. He has consulted in more than 3,500 matters...
James D. Madden. P.E. (Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer, Sr. Forensic Engineer at Madden Accident Analysis, Investigation, Reconstruction)
James D. Madden. P.E. (Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer, Sr. Forensic Engineer at Madden Accident Analysis, Investigation, Reconstruction)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: During over 35 years of Forensic Engineering work Senior Forensic Engineer James D. Madden, P.E. has: - completed over 1100 cases - prepared and issued over 700 written reports - prepared and issued...
David Smith, MSME, MBA, PE, CSP (Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc.)
David Smith, MSME, MBA, PE, CSP (Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc.)
Location: Utah
Areas of Expertise: Experienced mechanical engineer (MS, PE) with seven issued patents and multiple patents pending. Award-winning inventor. Vice President of Alpine Engineering and Design, a mechanical engineering consulting...
Luke Elrath (AFI Forensic)
Luke Elrath (AFI Forensic)
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Luke Elrath has worked as a product manager for large and small bicycle manufacturers, raced competitively on the road, in the velodrome and on trails, and travels daily by bike on urban roadways. In addition...
Sean Shideh, P.E.
Sean Shideh, P.E.
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Providing comprehensive expert consulting in automotive litigation cases: • Automotive manufacturing and design defects analysis • Seatbelt/Airbag design and protection performance analysis • Vehicle...
James G. Kent
James G. Kent
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Kent is a Kinesiologist and Certified Medical Investigator with offices in Southern California and the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. He has provided consultation and expert witness services since 1983. His...
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
David Ester (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
David Ester (Robson Forensic, Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Weightlifting & Fitness Facilities Expert David Ester (Sergeant, US Army Retired) is an expert in weightlifting and fitness facility operations. He is an International level USA Weightlifting (USAW)...
Dr. / Professor J. Rasty, Ph.D., PE, CFEI, CFII, President & CEO (Real World Forensic Engineering)
Dr. / Professor J. Rasty, Ph.D., PE, CFEI, CFII, President & CEO (Real World Forensic Engineering)
Location: Texas
Areas of Expertise: Since 1988, Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC (“RWFE”) has provided engineering services to industries and government labs, as well as litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing...
Fitness Equipment FAQs

What is a fitness equipment expert witness?

A fitness equipment expert witness is a professional who provides testimony and analysis on subjects such as design, manufacturing, and maintenance of fitness equipment. They often testify about issues such as equipment failure, design defects, and user injury.

What is the role of a fitness equipment expert witness?

The role of a fitness equipment expert witness is to provide expertise on the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of fitness equipment.

How much can a person make as a fitness equipment expert witness?

Fitness equipment expert witnesses usually earn in a range from $150-$400 per hour, and sometime more, depending on whether it is for testimony or investigation.

What are the qualifications of a fitness equipment expert witness?

The qualifications necessary to be a fitness equipment expert witness in legal proceedings include expertise in biomechanics, product design, and equipment failure, as well as exceptional research and communication skills.

For a case, how is evidence gathered by a fitness equipment expert witness?

A fitness equipment expert witness gathers evidence through a variety of methods, including examining the equipment, reviewing maintenance records, conducting tests, and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause of an accident or injury.

What type of cases typically require the testimony of a fitness equipment expert witness?

Cases involving personal injury or product liability related to fitness equipment may require the testimony of a fitness equipment expert witness to provide insight into industry standards, safety protocols, and equipment design.

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