The Aquatic Accidents group provides expert investigation of accidents involving all water bodies, especially beaches. Waves and currents and their interactions are very complicated processes, and a Ph.D. in science is necessary to fully understand and reconstruct accidents in oceans and rivers. An Ed.D. degree (Doctor of Education) prepares consultants to teach or become education administrators but offers little to no scientific education or training.
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Ph.D. in Coastal Environmental Science, has 35 years of expert witness and consulting experience involving many types of aquatic accidents. He has published 20 books and hundreds of scientific articles and technical reports.
Dr. Stephen B. Leatherman, Ph.D. in Geosciences, has expert witness experience involving swimming pool and beach accident cases in Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey and Costa Rica. He has published six refereed journal articles in scholarly journals including the Journal of Coastal Research and Shore & Beach. He is also an experienced lifeguard and has earned certifications as a professional drone pilot, water safety instructor, first aid, CPR, NAUI Scuba diving, and boat operation.
Debora Leatherman has a master's degree and made a career in recreational management, especially of swimming pools. She competes in masters synchronized swimming in the US and has won a gold medal in her age group. Debora is as much at home in a pool as on land.
The Aquatic Accidents group uses state-of-the-industry methods and equipment to uncover facts and applicable factors in aquatic accidents. We provide professional drone video, digital maps with GPS coordinates, historical data set analysis and more. These high-tech methodologies in combination with our education, training and experience give us the expertise to determine casual elements, recommend corrective action and implement safety training programs to improve beach safety and minimize litigation exposure.
Our newest book, Aquatic Accidents, provides accident/injury attorneys, aquatic facility managers and property owners with the latest information on aquatic hazards at swimming pools, waterpars, spas, oceans, lakes and rivers and how to manage risk associated with these aquatic environments. Coming soon to Amazon.