The scuba diving and boating experts at Robson Forensic investigate diving accidents and associated injuries to determine if:

• Applicable safety standards and procedures were followed
• Equipment was assembled and maintained properly
• Proper gear and techniques were used
• Proper gas mixes were used
• Appropriate certifications were monitored / issued
• Participants were given the necessary skills, equipment, and information to safely complete their dive
• Dive boat operations and safety procedures were appropriate

Our experts can testify to protocol of standards and safe procedures for dive certification, equipment techniques, appropriate gas mixes/decompression theory, commercial diving, OSHA regulations as well as charter boat safety operations. We can determine if the correct safety procedures were followed and whether or not on hand safety staff had proper training and tools. Our experts can often determine if an incident was a fault of negligence or a lack of necessary skills and equipment for the dive leader, boat operator, or commercial dive control specialist.