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BACKGROUND: Over 40 years Human Factors Engineering experience working in industry and as a litigation and design consultant. Provided Human Factors support for the design and development of complex military, commercial and computer systems as well as consumer products to optimize the man/system or man/product interface. Efforts often included maintainability and safety considerations.
EDUCATION: B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Industrial EngineeringMAE, Masters of Automotive Engineering (Thesis in Human Factors)Graduate level courses in Experimental Psychology and Human Factors
AREAS OF PERSONAL INJURY/PRODUCT LIABILITY HUMAN FACTORS LITIGATION CONSULTING:| Failure To Warn Products CasesAutomobile And Truck AccidentsRailroad Crossing AccidentsIndustrial Equipment Such As Fork Lifts, Front-end Loaders, Back HoesConcrete And Cut Off SawsStamping/Forging MachinesSlip/Trip And Fall AccidentsStairway FallsFarm Implements And Tractors | Maritime AccidentsExercise EquipmentElectrocutionsChildrens ProductsMedical ProductsProperty DamageAnalysis Of Control LabelingAnalysis Of DisplaysWorker Training Requirements |
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Frank J. Smith is the owner of Elite Fitness Consulting Services and a member of numerous organizations and legal associations. His practical experience includes over 39 years of experience in the Fitness and Sport Equipment industries, including Forensic Litigation Support Consulting. Fit Witness can help you resolve legal difficulties with health clubs and sporting facilities. This includes the following functions and responsibilities:
Expert Witness: Testify as an expert witness in legal matters relating to fitness facilities, personal trainers, fitness training, fitness equipment use, fitness equipment design, fitness equipment warnings / use instructions and product safetyClients include Academic Institutions, Insurance Companies, Corporations, Health Clubs, Private Training Facilities, Hospitals, Physical Therapy and Private Persons
Services Include:Fitness & Exercise EquipmentSauna's and SteamFitness Facility DesignAccident ReconstructionConsulting Specialist In All Aspects Of Fitness: Selectorized Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Free Weight Equipment, Plate Load Equipment, Equipment Design, Equipment Use, Sauna's, Steam, Flooring, Private Trainers, Signage, Warnings etc.
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Gary E. Kilpatrick and Associates, PA is a Forensics Engineering Firm dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of engineering and the scientific method to answer questions of fact in the jurisprudence system pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death. We provide technical competency, forensic evidence collection from the field and from documents, oral and written communications, objective, ethical and professional responsibility.
We are familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert and have given sworn expert testimony under oath during judicial proceedings. We are retained by law firms, public defenders and insurance companies on plaintiff, defense, criminal and claimant cases and work nation wide.
Areas of Expertise: - Traffic Accident Reconstruction
- Vehicle Crash Data Report Retrieval and Interpretation
- Off-Road ATV Accident Reconstruction
- Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
- Vehicle Inspections
- Industrial Accident Reconstruction
- OSHA Safety 29CFR1910
- OSHA 29CFR1926
- OSHA 29CFR1928
- Product Liability Investigations
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Kent B. Godsted has 17 years experience as Expert Witness in Fitness and Fitness Equipment, Sports and Recreation, Exercise Technique, Weightlifting, Intellectual Property and Mechanical Devices. He has over 45 years working and consulting experience in new product and process planning, research and development. Mr. Godsted has served in 87 cases (67 plaintiff) with 19 depositions and 4 trials.
Education and Certifications: BSME 1966, MSME 1982 – Illinois Institute of TechnologyProfessional Engineer certification in IL (retired) and KY (active)8 U.S. patentsPersonal training certification 2007 YMCA
References available upon request
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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. Anthropology) and California University of Penna. (M.S. Exercise Science). He is a certified Health/Fitness Director (Amer. College of Sports Medicine), Performance Enhancement Specialist (Nat. Academy of Sports Med.) and Medical Exercise Specialist.
Mr. Baumgarten has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, as personal trainer, facility manager, consultant, founder/President of Personal Fitness Inc. ("Country Club Fitness"), and President of SportFit Consulting. He also has over four years' experience as a legal expert, on cases ranging from equipment accidents to health club employee conduct.
Mr. Baumgarten regularly contributes to publications such as Fitness Management magazine, Boardroom magazine, and Club Management magazine. In addition, his expertise includes facility design and layout, as well as exercise equipment safety and efficacy.
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