Elevator Expert Witnesses

An elevator expert witness is a professional witness who testifies in court cases involving elevator safety and maintenance. Elevator experts are typically engineers or other specialists who have an intimate knowledge of the technology, operation, inspections, and safety standards associated with elevators. These professionals may be called upon to opine on issues related to installation, maintenance practices, regulations and codes related to building design and elevators, as well as litigation involving products liability or personal injury due to lack of proper maintenance or supervision. Elevator expert testimony can be used in civil cases including construction disputes such as breach of contract or improper installation; product liability issues stemming from defective equipment; premises liability suits alleging negligent security leading to injury in an elevator system; as well as criminal actions such as manslaughter due to operating faults that lead to preventable deaths. The testimony of an elevator expert can provide considerable insight into how malfunctioning elevators can cause serious harm and damage when left unattended or neglected. As such, their evidence is often recommended by attorneys representing both sides in a trial for its explanatory value during hearings.