zip line, challenge course, & aerial adventure park expert witness

Attorneys, insurers, and operators rely on AdventureSmith, Inc. for expert analysis and testimony in matters involving zip line accidents, aerial adventure parks, and challenge courses.
With over two decades of hands-on experience in the design, development, installation, inspection, and operation of commercial and residential adventure facilities, our consultants deliver credible, defensible opinions grounded in real-world practice and current industry standards.

We provide comprehensive expert witness services including case review, discovery development, accident investigation, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony.
Pre- and post-claim consulting, compliance audits, and operations assessments are also available to help operators mitigate future risk and bring their programs into substantial compliance with applicable codes and standards.

The zip line and aerial adventure park industry in the United States has seen sustained double-digit growth for nearly twenty years.  Alongside this expansion has come an increase in participant volume—and, inevitably, a rise in reported accidents and claims.
Since 2021, rising labor costs, increase in material and equipment costs, and difficulty finding and retaining qualified staff has placed significant strain on operators and vendors.
Because our team has been directly involved in building, operating, and reviewing aerial adventure facilities nationwide, we offer a unique perspective that blends technical knowledge, market insight, and standards expertise.
Whether assisting plaintiff or defense counsel, we help identify operational deficiencies, evaluate standards compliance, and interpret industry accepted and industry best practices at every stage of litigation.

In recent years, zip line and the aerial adventure market has expanded into residential settings.  Backyard zip line kits—often purchased online and installed by homeowners—have become increasingly common. Unfortunately, many of the backyard zip line installations lack professional design, qualified installation, and operational oversight, leading to a growing number of serious injuries.
AdventureSmith, Inc. assists counsel in determining which industry standards, state regulations, or local building codes may apply.  We are familiar with the most prevalent commercial and consumer zip line kits, their components, and the recurring installation and usage errors that contribute to incidents.