David R. Decker

David R. Decker is a crane and rigging management expert specializing in litigation support for crane and rigging accidents. With a career spanning crane operations, training development, and policy implementation, he brings a strategic framework to analyzing compliance and safety in crane-related incidents. His work centers on investigating crane and rigging failures, assessing training program efficacy, and evaluating whether industry standards were met.

Mr. Decker has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction accidents, industrial incidents, and military crane operations. His Basic Electronics education from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, along with certifications such as NCCCO Certified Rigger and NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner, 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 crane and rigging operations.