Expert Witness Services for Flooring & Walkway Safety Cases

Persuasive Expert Witnesses Win Cases

Winning a case takes more than knowing the regulations and standards—it requires an expert witness who can educate, persuade, and withstand cross-examination.
A strong expert witness combines technical expertise with courtroom presence, conveying complex scientific and construction issues in a way that judges and juries can understand and trust.

Rob McNealy, founder of Flooristics, is that kind of expert witness. With decades of experience as a flooring contractor, certified floor inspector, and walkway safety auditor, Rob brings the clarity, composure, and credibility attorneys need in slip, trip, and fall and flooring defect litigation.

Why Attorneys Retain Rob McNealy

•  Proven forensic experience: hundreds of floor failure and walkway safety investigations nationwide
•  Credentialed authority: certified by NFSI, NALFA, IICRC, IFCII, and previously NWFA
•  Forensic methodology: grounded in ANSI, ASTM, NFSI, and OSHA standards and supported by measurable test data
•  Persuasive communication: explains complex flooring and safety science in terms juries understand
•  Professional demeanor: unflappable under pressure, calm and factual under cross-examination

Rob’s testimony has been relied upon by plaintiff and defense counsel alike in matters involving flooring failures, code compliance, product liability, and premises safety.

Who We Work For

Flooristics provides expert witness services for:

• Plaintiffs and Defense Attorneys
•  Insurance Companies and Adjusters
•  Property Managers and Owners
•  Contractors, Installers, and Manufacturers
•  Engineering and Architectural Firms

Areas of Expert Witness Specialization

•  Slip, Trip, and Fall Analysis

  Determining causation, foreseeability, and hazard identification in walking surfaces

•  Coefficient of Friction (COF) Testing / Tribometry

  Field testing per NFSI B101.1, B101.3, B101.4 standards using calibrated instruments

•  Slip Resistance and Surface Condition Evaluation

  Wet and dry traction testing, floor polish and coating analysis

•  Flooring Defect & Failure Analysis

  Material failure, adhesive performance, subfloor movement, moisture intrusion

•  Specifications & Standards Review
•   Interpretation and application of ANSI, ASTM, OSHA, and ICC codes and industry requirements
•  Floor Covering Claims

  Hardwood, Resilient, Laminate, and Carpet product failures

•  Concrete Moisture Testing

  RH, MVER, and dew point diagnostics supporting cause-of-failure determinations

•  Walkway Safety & Premises Liability

  Interior and exterior surface evaluation — curbs, ramps, sidewalks, parking lots

•  Floor Maintenance & Cleaning Product Evaluation

  Examination of cleaners, polishes, coatings, and mats for slip-resistance effects

Standards & Methodologies Applied

All inspections and expert opinions are based on recognized standards and best practices, including:

• NFSI B101 Series – Slip resistance and walkway safety testing
•  ANSI / ASTM – Material, installation, and testing standards
•  OSHA 1910 Subpart D – Walking and Working Surfaces
•  ICC / IBC / IRC – Building code and accessibility compliance
•  Manufacturer Specifications – Product performance and installation criteria

Why Flooristics?

•  Independent and Defensible: Objective analysis with full documentation and traceable data
•  Court-Ready Reports: Written opinions suitable for discovery, mediation, or trial
•  Comprehensive Support: From inspection through deposition and expert testimony
•  National Perspective: Experience with diverse climate zones, materials, and codes across the U.S.

Retain Flooristics Today

If your case involves a slip, trip, or fall incident, flooring defect, or walkway safety dispute, retain Flooristics for a qualified, certified, and persuasive expert witness.
We provide initial case reviews and written proposals to help you assess whether expert involvement will strengthen your client’s position.

Contact Flooristics today to discuss your case or request a confidential consultation.