Stem to Stern.The maritime industry spans a wide variety of operations, both afloat and ashore. This includes commercial shipping, cruise lines, intermodal services, and the recreational boating sectors. Marine casualty cases are often multi-faceted, with a myriad of interested parties and factors involved. These parties and casualty factors may include vessel and boat operators, cargo and insurers, facilities, piers, shipyards, marinas, transportation, rules and codes compliance, security, safety, and licensure. Casualties cover the gamut from collisions, fires, explosions, personal injuries, industrial accidents, product failure, and pollution. These are all areas of potential litigation. What a proven forensic expert can do for you.Our Admiralty / Maritime group will be a strong force in your litigation or insurance claims. Many of our maritime experts honed their experiences and qualifications as Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine officers. They will provide detailed and rigorous technical analysis - the "how and why" the incident happened - to help you assess your client's case.
- Personal Watercraft - Expert Introduction to PWC Anatomy & Operation
According to US Coast Guard statistics, Personal Watercraft (PWC) were associated with 764 injuries and 44 deaths in 2011. The Marine Practice Group at Robson Forensic frequently investigates and reconstructs incidents involving PWCs; including issues related to operator actions, Rules of the Road, safe operating distance/speed, and proper lookout.
For your convenience, our PWC Expert, Terry Harvey, has created the PWC Anatomy 101 reference sheet. This reference not only labels the parts of a PWC, it also describes some of the operational issues that are commonly central to cases involving PWCs. View Full Article HERE
- Mooring Accident – Expert Testimony Supports $5.75 Million Verdict
Captain Jeffrey J. Fischer testified on behalf of plaintiff counsel in a case involving one worker who suffered injuries and another who died during a mooring accident at the port in Mobile, AL. Captain Fischer addressed the
actions of the 3rd Mate, the person in charge of the after mooring station, as to the responsibilities and duties of the ship when mooring. View Full Verdicts \ Settlement HERE
- Seaworthy Magazine Gives Nod to Robson Forensic Visibility Study
The July 2012 issue of Seaworthy magazine gives recognition to the exceptional research conducted by the experts at Robson Forensic (page 4).
The seminal study investigates the visibility of small boats and provides suggestions to the pilots of small and large watercraft to improve safety on the water.
For a complete copy of the study, Visibility Factors in Small Boat Collisions, contact either Robson Forensic or the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). View Full Article HERE
- Visibility Factors in Small Boat Collisions
BACKGROUND:
Collisions with recreational vessels consistently rank as a leading primary marine accident type.
Robson Forensic conducted a research study, with the gracious participation of volunteers from Cecil County, Maryland,to examine the ability of a reasonably attentive lookout to detect and identify personal watercraft. View Full Speaking Engagement HERE
- General Average - Expert Investigates Marine Engine Failure
A 173 meter General Cargo vessel broke down while transiting Pentland Firth on a voyage from St. Petersburg, Russia to Houston, Texas. The breakdown was caused by a failure of the turbocharger. Robson Forensic marine engineering expert, Arthur Faherty, was retained to determine the likely cause of the turbocharger failure and if the actions/inactions of the shipping company were a factor in the casualty. View Full Case HERE
- Fishing Boat - Expert Investigates Sinking of Brand New Vessel
An experienced delivery captain took possession of a brand new, high-end 35' sport fishing boat. Hours after leaving the dock, the boat sank in frigid water. The captain and crew died from hypothermia. View Full Verdicts \ Settlement HERE
- Naval Architecture - Expert Investigates Sinking of Luxury Sportsfisherman
A 60', custom sport fishing boat struck a submerged object offshore, at high speed, and sunk in less than 30 minutes. Our expert, retained by the Captain's counsel, investigated the sinking to determine if the actions taken by the professional Captain following the holing hastened the sinking. This luxury vessel was constructed with multiple non-watertight athwartship bulkheads. Our expert, a naval architect, showed that as such, the vessel was really a single compartment boat. View Full Verdicts \ Settlement HERE
- Boat Inspection - Expert Investigates Flooding Linked to Inspection Valve
The owner/Captain of a 36' lobster boat died when he took his boat out for the first time after winter layup and the boat flooded in frigid water. We were engaged by plaintiff's counsel for the boat owner's estate.
Following winter layup, the defendant boatyard launched the boat and reported to the owner, "She was tight and ready to go". However, the boatyard failed to properly secure an aft inspection valve. View Full Verdicts \ Settlement HERE
- Understanding Ocean Engineering: Gulf Currents & HAZMAT Issues
Ocean engineers combine several types of engineering. It is a mix of techniques and skills from mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical engineering... View Full Article HERE
- The Long Term Impacts of Adding Oil to the Gulf Coast Eco-System
The Long Term Impacts of Adding Oil to the Gulf Coast Eco-System: How will this affect our land, water, and air? View Full Article HERE
- The Forensic Anatomy of the Events on the Deepwater Horizon
Forensic Anatomy of the Events on the Deepwater Horizon: A look at offshore drilling technology, both past and future. View Full Article HERE
- Boat Collision - Expert Investigation into Criminal Charges Resulting from Death
A woman passenger was killed and three others were injured when a power boat collided with a personal watercraft (PWC). Robson Forensic was retained to reconstruct the collision View Full Verdicts \ Settlement HERE
- Ship Fire Safety Design
Ship Fire Safety - International shipboard fire protection requirements for large passenger ships. Domestice regulations and standards for small passenger ships. View Full Article HERE
- Boating and Recreation Safety - Robson Forensic Experts
When you have cases involving recreational boating, aquatics, or summer recreation,
we can help. Our specialized marine and aquatic experts possess extensive
experience and training in watercraft design, performance and operations and stand
ready to assist your litigation/subrogation. View Full Mailer HERE
- Robson Forensic Brochure
Robson Forensic has been providing high quality and professional forensic engineering, architectural, scientific and
investigative services throughout the United States since 1987. Robson Forensic provides expertise in a broad range of forensic and technical disciplines. View Full Mailer HERE
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