Legal Expert Witness Services

Every case is unique and a review of the facts will help me determine what laws, industry standards, guidelines and practice apply and if ordinary negligence or gross negligence were involved in the incident.

Well versed in the ASTM and ANSI standards of equipment design, testing and required maintenance. Standards specific to required signage, flooring and equipment spacing, including ADA. Biomechanical analysis and reconstruction of injury related incidents.

  Over 12 years of experience as an EMT and Red Cross First-Aid / CPR / AED instructor. I have evaluated numerous cases and written declarations confirming or arguing against the cause / mechanism of injury. Each argument cites state laws specific to duty of care, emergency plan requirements and the use of AEDs. 

  A well written persuasive declaration is key is supporting or defeating a motion for summary judgement. I will expound from the view of a fitness industry expert as well as a consumer to present a clear and concise argument. All arguments are supported by well documented industry resources in addition to my extensive experience as a fitness professional and consumer of services.

  If the case progresses to the point of depositions, an expert who knows the broad accepted fitness industry practices is just part of the picture. In most cases details surrounding the incident play a larger role in determining the outcome of a case. With 38 years of personal experience in every aspect of the fitness industry, Kurt has insight into the details necessary to know about your case not readily observable to anyone else.

 Effectively communicating with the jury is of utmost importance to persuade them in your favor. Kurt has an affable method of delivering the facts of the case using laymen's terms that will help the jury better understand how the facts support your case.