Our aquatics experts evaluate the causes of participant injuries and claims to determine if the equipment used was maintained and handled correctly. Our aquatics product liability experts can determine if the equipment was defective or the material had a failure. We can determine if the correct safety procedures and on hand medical staff had proper training and tools. Was the accident a fault of negligence or lack of necessary skills for either the supervisor or victim?
Our aquatics experts are qualified and experienced in many different water safety scenarios and products including pools, water recreation equipment, risk management, waterfront safety, camp ground and childproofing techniques, lifeguard staff, proper supervision, aquatic injuries and drownings and more. Our aquatic facility experts can determine if an aquatics attraction or facility including waterparks, lakes, pools, beaches, camps and campgrounds, and ponds have proper supervision, tools, safety features and training.
- Legionnnaires Disease - Expert Investigates Outbreak at Hotel Hot Tub
A man attending his high school reunion held at a national hotel chain in South Carolina was exposed to Legionella bacteria and contracted Legionnaire’s disease. Robson Forensic aquatics safety expert, Maria Bella, AFOIT, CPOI, LGI, was retained to determine if the operation of the hotel hot tub violated the standard of care and was dangerous in a manner that caused the transmission of Legionella bacteria.
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- Diving Board Injury - Expert Investigates Injury at Amusement Park
A patron at a local amusement park was injured when he dove from an elevated board into a swimming pool and struck the pool bottom with his face. He sustained an abrasion to his forehead and lacerations to his nose and the area above his upper lip. The plaintiff’s expert claimed that the actions of the local amusement park were unreasonable and caused this injury. Robson Forensic aquatics safety expert, Maria Bella, AFOIT, CPOI, LGI, was retained to determine if the amusement park violated standards of care for aquatic facilities in a manner that caused the diver’s injury.
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- Waterslide – Expert Investigates Collision in Waterslide Run-Out
A physician broke his arm while attempting to exit the run-out at the end of a waterslide. After the victim completed his descent of the slide, he rose to his feet and was struck by the following rider; his legs were knocked out from under him and he fell upon the edge of the waterslide, fracturing his humerus. Robson Forensic aquatic safety expert, Maria Bella, AFOIT, CPOI, LGI, was retained to determine if the waterpark operated the subject waterslide in a manner that caused this incident.
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- Ten steps to reducing liability at your aquatic facility
Well run swimming pools are an attractive amenity that can dramatically increase revenue. Improperly run aquatic facilities will increase liability instead, and an overlooked hazard can lead to tragedy. Following is a list of ten commonly overlooked items that are easy to address, and when given proper attention, may save money on insurance costs, and will save lives.
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- Summer Injuries - Robson Forensic
The activities of summer may seem routine, but according to a leading safety organization, people are more likely to be injured in the summer than any other time throughout the year. Around the house, activities as routine as mowing the lawn or cooking on a grill can cause severe injuries. Swimming, water sports, and boating can result in drownings. A celebratory fireworks display can lead to severe burns or traumatic injuries.
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- $1.1 Million Settlement in School Trip Drowning Case
A boy drowned in a creek while on a fieldtrip. Robson Forensic was retained to determine if the actions of the school or its designees contributed to the boy’s death.
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- Indoor Swimming Pool Air Quality - Expert Article
Natatoriums, Pool Water Chemistry, Health Effects of pool Off-Gassing, Pool Operations Solutions, Chemical Solutions, Indoor Air Quality, and HVAC System Solutions
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- Child Safety - Robson Forensic Experts
Robson Forensic has 20 years of experience analyzing
aspects of cases and claims that are unique to child injuries.
Our sports, recreation, facility design and product experts
are active in organizations promulgating standards and
procedures aimed at protecting children from injury.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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