Expert Witness Testimony
Utility Damage investigations has the help that you need if you are already involved with a lawsuit. Our experienced staff can serve as an expert witness regarding issues involving the locatability of lines, excavation procedures in the vicinity of a known utility, and provide expert opinions regarding the cause of a damaged facility. Our years of training and experience provide us with the ability to asses the facts of your individual case and formulate a reasoned, supportable conclusion. We have provided opinions for both the damaging party (excavator) and the owner (utility company and contract locating firms) and can impartially review the facts of the case and provide an unbiased conclusion based on the material facts of the case.
In any legal proceeding it is important to have the best, most well reasoned argument before the judge or jury hearing your case. Our team can provide you and your attorney with additional support for your case. Most legal proceedings resulting from a utility damage call into question the "best practices" adherence for either the locator or excavator and having an opinion provided by an expert in the field can be critical to your case. Our staff is well versed in the "Best Practices" as published by the Common Ground Alliance (CGI) for both excavating and utility locating, and can asses the adherence to these published principles for all involved parties.
While we are not attorneys and can not serve as your trial advocate we will work closely with your legal team to ensure that your advocate has the most complete information possible regarding your case and can provide both document review and written opinions as well as serve as an expert witness in the field of utility protection and excavation best practices in the courtroom as well.
