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Expert Experienced Witness Services
Why Choose Podojil & Associates Inc. As Your Expert Witness Support Service?
Why Choose Podojil & Associates, Inc. as Your Expert Witness Support?
When the outcome of your case depends on the strength of your expert testimony, Podojil & Associates, Inc. delivers unmatched credibility, experience, and results. With over four decades of proven expertise in occupational safety, health, construction practices, and regulatory compliance, we stand as the trusted partner for law firms and legal teams nationwide.
Here’s why attorneys consistently choose us:
✅ Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
From medical standards of care to complex construction and industrial accidents, we bring deep domain knowledge backed by real-world experience and nationally recognized credentials.
✅ OSHA & Regulatory Specialists
We are authorities in OSHA standards, compliance, and litigation support, offering precise interpretations and expert testimony that withstand the most rigorous legal scrutiny.
✅ Trial-Tested and Court-Recognized
Our experts have provided testimony in federal and state courts, arbitration, and depositions. We communicate complex technical information clearly and persuasively to judges, juries, and opposing counsel.
✅ Thorough, Defensible Reports
We provide timely, well-documented, and meticulously prepared expert reports that meet all legal standards, helping you build a compelling, defensible case.
✅ Industry Credibility You Can Rely On
Led by professionals with decades of hands-on experience in construction safety, industrial operations, risk management, and forensic investigation, our team lends weight and authority to your legal argument.
Whether you're handling a wrongful death, catastrophic injury, or compliance failure case, Podojil & Associates, Inc. brings the expert insight, professionalism, and commitment to excellence you need to gain the legal edge.
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Trusted Experts in Safety, Health & Environmental Solutions
At Podojil & Associates, Inc., our client list speaks volumes. With decades of proven experience in the safety, health, and environmental field, we've earned the trust of industry leaders who depend on our expertise to protect their people, assets, and operations.
But we go beyond compliance.
Our Organizational Development Consulting Services are designed to elevate your business from the inside out. We work closely with your team to assess organizational culture, identify operational inefficiencies, and craft tailored strategies that drive lasting improvement.
Whether aiming to strengthen leadership, enhance team performance, or restructure for growth, Podojil & Associates, Inc. delivers results that align with your goals and values.
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At Podojil & Associates, Inc., we bring over 50 years of proven experience working with OSHA and industry leaders like Allied Signal, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and organizations in the medical field. Our experts don't just know the regulations — they've helped shape how they’re applied in real-world environments.
When your case hinges on standards of care, you need expert witnesses and consulting professionals with first-hand knowledge, credibility, and practical insight. That’s why we’ve spent decades building a trusted network of specialists to help you make your case — clearly, confidently, and convincingly.
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Incident Investgation Services
Uncovering the Cause, Not Placing Blame – Comprehensive Incident Investigations by Podojil & Associates.
At Podojil & Associates, we provide thorough, unbiased incident investigation services designed to uncover the actual root cause of any workplace incident. Our mission is not to assign blame, but to prevent future incidents through fact-based, actionable solutions.
Our comprehensive investigation process includes:
- Interviewing witnesses to capture firsthand accounts
- Memorializing the incident scene through high-resolution photos, videos, and 3D laser scanning
- Identifying contributing factors and the root cause using proven analysis methods
We work in partnership with your team to develop:
- Immediate corrective actions to address urgent risks
- Long-term preventative strategies to eliminate future recurrence
With Podojil & Associates Inc., you're getting an investigation and a strategic safety partner committed to lasting improvement and workplace resilience.
Root Cause Analysis
We perform a complete Root Cause Analysis. Determining the root cause of an incident the most critical element of developing effect corrective and preventative actions to eliminate future reoccurrence. Our team of experts will partner with all involved parties to determine the root cause(s) and contributing cause(s).
Contact us today to learn how we can support your incident response and prevention efforts.
ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Compliance
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Preparing for an ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 certification audit? Let Podojil & Associates help your organization reach full compliance and confidently face your next external audit.
Our team thoroughly investigates your Environmental or Occupational Health and Safety Management System, conducting a comprehensive assessment aligned with ISO standards to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
How We Prepare You for Audit – Our Proven Process
We follow a structured, effective approach that delivers predictable results. If our assessment identifies any nonconformities, we take immediate action:
- Conduct a root cause analysis to understand the source of the issue
- Develop immediate corrective actions and long-term preventive strategies
- Perform a follow-up assessment to confirm the effectiveness of implemented actions
- Refine corrective actions as necessary to ensure compliance
With decades of experience guiding organizations toward successful ISO certification, Podojil & Associates provides the expertise and peace of mind you need to meet your compliance goals.
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Standards Of Care
At Podojil & Associates Inc. Consulting, we are passionate about helping businesses reach their full potential. Our team of expert consultants has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, increase efficiency, and improve profitability.
The standard of care is a legal term, not a medical term. Basically, it refers to the degree of care a prudent and reasonable person would exercise under the circumstances. State legislatures, administrative agencies, and courts define the legal degree of care required, so the exact legal standard varies by state.
Varies by State: The specific legal definition of the standard of care can vary by state, as state legislatures and courts define the required degree of care. The vast majority of states follow the national standard, such as this from Connecticut Code §52-184c: “…that level of care, skill and treatment which, in light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.”
Breach of Duty:A breach of the standard of care means that the individual or professional failed to meet the expected level of care, potentially leading to negligence or malpractice claims.
Example: Medical Malpractice: In medical malpractice cases, the standard of care refers to the level of care a competent medical professional with similar training would provide under the same circumstances. If a doctor deviates from this standard and causes harm, they could be liable for negligence,
Beyond Medical: While often discussed in the context of medical professionals, the standard of care applies to various professions, including lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers, safety, health, environmental professionals, managers and supervisors to name a few.
Very few states have retained the locality standard, whether it is based on the same community, same or similar community, or same state. Another option is for the state to adopt the same or similar community standard for generalists, but the national standard for specialists. Given the prevalence of the internet for research and telehealth for consultation, the risk management advice is to aim to meet the national standard.
Note that the standard of care is not optimal care. Rather, it is a continuum, with barely acceptable care at one end, and the ultimate in care at the other end. In terms of malpractice liability, physicians just need to make it onto the continuum, even if near the barely acceptable care end. Of course, in terms of patient safety and clinical outcomes, physicians should aim in the direction of optimal care.
Also keep in mind that physician discretion and clinical judgment remain important. Physicians should document their clinical judgment and decision-making so that their treatment can be understood, whether by subsequent treaters or even by expert witnesses in future litigation.
RELEVANCE OF THE STANDARD OF CARE TO CLINICIANS or Others
The standard of care is relevant in medical malpractice and Other Lawsuits.
To prevail in a malpractice case, the plaintiff must prove all four of the following elements:
- Duty: The clinician or the other party owed a duty to meet the standard of care to the plaintiff or patient.
- Negligence: The clinician or defendant did not meet the standard of care.
- Harm: The plaintiff suffered some type of harm—physical, emotional, and/or financial.
- Causation: The plaintiff’s harm was caused by the defendant clinician’s failure to meet the standard of care
HOW THE STANDARD OF CARE IS DETERMINED
There are a variety of factors that can evidence the applicable standard of care in any situation. In descending order of relevance, these factors are:
- Statutes: federal and state, such as prescribing laws
- Regulations: federal and state, such as confidentiality regulations
- Court opinions: such as duty to warn of dangerous product or patient case decisions
- Other regulatory statements: federal and state, such as guidelines from governmental agencies, national consensus standards, licensing boards or others.
- Authoritative clinical guidelines: in and of themselves, guidelines are not the standard of care, but are a factor that will be sued to determine the standard of care. Just as following guidelines does not preclude negligence, deviating from guidelines does not equal negligence. If authoritative clinical guidelines (not utilization review guidelines) are not followed, the reason and clinical judgment should be documented.
- Policies and guidelines from professional organizations.
- Journal/research articles
- Accreditation standards
- Facility policies and procedures
In litigation, each side’s expert witness will testify as to the applicable standard of care, based on the factors listed above, as well as their own clinical experience. The fact finder, the jury (or the judge in a case without a jury), will decide which side’s expert is determinative.
EMERGENCY STANDARD OF CARE NOT NEEDED
There is no need for a different standard of care during emergencies or disasters. As discussed above, the standard of care is basically what a reasonably prudent similar healthcare provider would do under similar circumstances. In light of this, there is flexibility for the standard of care to be tailored to the specific circumstances, such as with an emergency or other disaster.
CONCLUSION
At Podojil & Associates, Inc., our consultants stay current on risk management to keep current in practice by staying up to date on the above factors that evidence the standard of care. In most cases, the standard of care is just that of the reasonable person, but in some cases, a different standard will apply that is where we can provide that support.
Higher or broader standards of care apply to professionals and people of authority. For example, a doctor will be evaluated under the reasonable standard of a doctor for their medical work. This differentiation is necessary because a doctor or lawyer would get away with many things if held to the standards of an average person.