EXPERT WITNESS & LITIGATION SUPPORT

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Independent Maritime Investigation & Technical Expertise

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We provide professional marine accident and incident investigations, along with expert witness and litigation support, for vessel owners, attorneys, insurers, and organizations requiring independent maritime analysis.

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Services are factual, technical, and documentation-focused unless otherwise retained.

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ACCIDENT & INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

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Professional fact-finding following marine incidents or casualties.

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Services include:

• On-scene accident and incident investigations

• Photographic and dimensional documentation

• Vessel condition documentation post-incident

• Timeline reconstruction and event analysis

• Evidence documentation and preservation guidance

• Written technical and factual summaries

Investigations are conducted independently and objectively.

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EXPERT WITNESS & LITIGATION SUPPORT

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Selective maritime technical expertise provided on a retained basis.

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Services include:

• Standard-of-care analysis

• Technical report review and critique

• Compliance and causation analysis

• Deposition preparation and testimony

• Trial consulting and exhibit development

• Litigation strategy support (technical scope only)

Expert witness services are offered selectively and subject to availability.

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CLIENT TYPES

• Vessel owners

• Attorneys and law firms

• Insurers (non-adjusting role)

• Marinas and operators

• Charter companies

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WHY CLIENTS RETAIN US

• Independent, conflict-free analysis

• Practical maritime experience

• Clear documentation and reporting

• Professional courtroom and deposition support

• Disciplined scope control

​Our role is to provide clarity, facts, and technical expertise—not advocacy unless formally retained.

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IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS

• We do not act as insurance adjusters

• We do not assign fault unless retained for expert analysis

• Services are technical and investigative in nature

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SERVICE AREA

Accident investigations and litigation support services are available in:

• Chicago & the Great Lakes

• Texas Gulf Coast

• Nationwide by arrangement

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PRICING & RETAINERS

Services are typically provided on:

• Hourly basis

• Investigation or case-specific retainer

• Litigation support retainer

Pricing and scope are defined in advance.

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CONTACT

To request accident investigation or expert witness services, contact us through our website to discuss scope and availability.

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