Eur Ing Prof David Cooper MBE, BSc (Hons), MSc, MPhil, CEng, FCIBSE, FSoVT, FSOE, FBES, FCGI

Eur Ing Prof David Cooper MBE, BSc (Hons), MSc, MPhil, CEng, FCIBSE, FSoVT, FSOE, FBES, FCGI is a vertical transportation systems expert specializing in accident investigation and expert witness testimony. With a career encompassing mechanical engineering, safety and risk assessment, and vertical transportation systems, he brings a comprehensive engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accidents involving lifts and escalators, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether mechanical failures contributed to incidents.

Mr. Cooper has been retained in a substantial number of expert witness and consulting engagements worldwide, involving cases related to lifts, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems. His BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as CEng and FCIBSE, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving vertical transportation safety and mechanical engineering failures.