I support hurricane damage lawyers, insurance litigation teams, and property owners’ counsel with forensic weather analysis and expert witness testimony. Whether a case involves wind damage, storm surge, or a disputed insurance claim, I provide the data-backed analysis needed to build a strong case, drawing on my extensive experience and expertise as a hurricane research scientist in academia and the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Insurance Claims & Property Damage Litigation
Hurricanes are challenging cases for meteorological experts that do not possess specific expertise in them. Insurance disputes often come down to a reasonable reconstruction of what happened at a specific property during the storm. From such a violent event it is rare to discover any direct storm data, such as wind speed gusts, to support claims. My thirty years of professional hurricane analysis and forecasting experience, including time at the National Hurricane Center, provides me with a unique set of knowledge and tools to deliver accurate insights to clients that others cannot.
Expert Witness Testimony for Hurricane Damage Cases
As a Certified Consulting Meteorologist, I have served on numerous hurricane cases. I have many contacts in the academic and government hurricane community that I use for finding and interpreting data. I provide clear and concise reports of findings to my clients for hurricane damage cases. If required, I provide depositions and trial testimony for hurricane damage cases, translating technical meteorological data into clear, credible findings for attorneys, judges, and juries.
Wind Speed & Storm Surge Reconstruction
Using reliable and trusted data sources, I reconstruct wind speeds and storm surge conditions at the specific location and time in question, supporting both plaintiff and defense-side hurricane property damage litigation.
FAQ
A weather expert witness provides verified data on the actual storm conditions at a property, which helps support or challenge a claim with evidence rather than assumption.
Yes – to a reasonable degree of certainty. Using radar, nearby ground stations, and sometimes private weather data, I can reconstruct estimated wind speeds and other conditions at a specific location and time. This is exactly the kind of assessment I’ve done for prior hurricane cases.
I analyze the actual weather conditions during the storm and provide an expert report or testimony that supports the insurance claim or dispute. My expertise in hurricane research and analysis provides my clients with the highest quality findings in the industry.