LITIGATION SUPPORT
Our Expertise Can Help Support Your Case
Our team of experts are one of the most experienced safety teams of fall safety experts in the country. We have worked as expert for both plaintiff and defendant in fall related matters. Our experienced team has extensive knowledge in every aspect of fall safety litigation support.
Ellis Litigation Support team members have the expertise to apply OSHA standards, including consideration for current OSHA regulatory and ANSI Z359 voluntary consensus policies, assessment of violation allegations and the determination of what action if any is warranted.
We have Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs) and Registered Professional Structural Engineers (PEs) with extensive experience in all aspects of fall protection on our team.
CV and retainer agreement are available upon request.
Some Examples of Specialization Regarding Safety and Case Experiences Include:
(not all encompassing but representative)
- Root cause analysis
- Premise Liability
- OSHA 1910 General Industry
- OSHA 1926 Construction
- ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code
- Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine
- A10 Construction and Demolition Operations
- A14 Ladder Standards
- Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites
- New York Labor Law 200, 240(1) and 241(6)
- New York Industrial Code Rule 23
- Contractual nondelegable duties, insurances and indemnification
- Slips and trips (same level falls)
- Falls from elevation – hunting (stands), skylights, roofs, elevators, ladders, ironwork, stairs, cranes, towers, trucks and flatbeds, floor openings, bridges, platforms, aerial lifts, scaffolding, commercial falls, equipment/machinery, billboards, façade access equipment, transmission/communication towers
- Structural collapse, fall protection equipment failure, falling objects
- Fall protection systems, product engineering design, product failure
- 1910 General Industry and 1926 Construction Site Safety
Did You Know?
Skylights often can pass commercial inspections because they may seem sturdy in holding weight from snow or ice, but they simply cannot hold the weight of the average worker. When it comes to your litigation case, partnering with a group that has the proper knowledge of every fall safety detail could be the difference between winning and losing the case. Not only do we provide litigation support services for injured parties, but also organizations facing legal action.
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Our Litigation Support Services
Ellis Litigation Support is the most experienced team of fall safety experts in America. Examples of specialization regarding safety and multiple case experiences include (not all-encompassing but representative):
• Falls from elevation – hunting (stands), skylights, roofs,
elevators, ladders, ironwork, stairs, cranes, towers,
trucks and flatbeds, floor openings, bridges, platforms,
aerial lifts, scaffolding, commercial falls, equipment/
machinery, billboards, façade access equipment,
transmission/communication towers
• Structural collapse, fall protection equipment failure,
falling objects
• Fall protection systems, product engineering design,
product failure
• 1910 General Industry & 1926 Construction Site Safety
• Root cause analysis
• Premise Liability
• OSHA 1910 General Industry
• OSHA 1926 Construction
• ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code
• Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine
•New York Labor Law 200, 240(1) & 241(6)
• New York Industrial Code Rule 23
• Contractual non-delegable duties,
insurances, and indemnification
• Slips and trips (same-level falls)
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EXPERT WITNESSES
Meet Our Expert Witness:
John T. Whitty, JR., P.E.
John Whitty is a licensed professional engineer with 30+ years of experience in the structural analysis and design of fall protection systems, manufacturing and industrial facilities, nuclear/fossil power plants and highway bridges & approach structures. He is currently licensed as a professional engineer in 14 states.
For the past 20+ years John has been involved extensively in the field of fall protection and studied under the tutelage of Dr. J. Nigel Ellis. He is an OSHA Competent/Qualified person and a graduate of Dr. Ellis’ courses on Fall Hazard Control as well as the lead instructor for EFSS’s fall protection training courses.
Safety Compliance for High-Risk Industries
Fall Safety Across Industries
We have a proven track record in handling cases involving scaffolding, excavations, confined spaces, falls from equipment or machinery, and various high-risk scenarios. Our expertise extends to sectors requiring precision and safety, such as tree surgery, marine technology, and telecommunications— including working with towers up to 2000 ft., TV and radio masts, and telecom installations on roofs.
In addition to individual falls, we also address issues related to falling materials and objects, providing comprehensive protection strategies for both workers and materials. From ironworker falls to accidents involving cranes, bridges, and construction aerial lifts, we ensure that all aspects of fall safety are thoroughly examined and litigated.
Trust EFSS to protect your workforce and secure compliance with safety regulations in industries that demand the highest standards of fall protection.
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