This highly-qualified expert earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. He actively participates in continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest practices in his field and is involved in professional societies, including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He has formerly served as a ...
This expert has 40 years of experience in animation and accident reconstruction. He received his BA in industrial design from Syracuse University. This expert specializes in reconstructing complex accident scenes and presenting technical information through animations. Previously, he served as a graphic artist at Firepro, Inc. where he created graphics and scale models. Currently, this expert serves as an animation consultant for a forensics engineering firm where he ...
This expert accident reconstructionist earned his BS in civil engineering from the University of Lowell and his MA in criminal justice from Anna Maria College. He is a Certified Accident Reconstructionist with The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. This expert is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists, The Society of Automotive ...
This expert earned his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri. He is a member of both the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He has formally served as an engineering manager at Watlow Electric, Marlo Coil-Nuclear Cooling, and American Power Conversion. He also held positions as director of operations at Crane Merchandising and vice president of operations and engineering at 9 Square in the Air, ...
This expert has over 15 years of experience as a certified accident reconstructionist and mechanical engineer. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida, after a law enforcement career focusing on traffic accident investigation; he has testified in court many times in the past in his capacity as a police investigator. He has been an accident reconstructionist for a variety of firms, and is a member of professional ...
This highly qualified expert has over a decade of experience and specializes in accident reconstruction and the biomechanics of human injury. He earned his MS in mechanical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology before earning his PhD in bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is an accredited traffic accident reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. He remains active in his field as a ...
This highly qualified expert in mechanical engineering and biomechanics has over 30 years of experience. She received her BS in structural engineering and her MS in structural mechanics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her PhD in theoretical and applied mechanics at Northwestern University. In the past, she has served as an assistant professor of metallurgy, mechanics and materials science at Michigan State University, as an associate professor of materials ...
This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in accident reconstruction. He completed an AS in law enforcement at Sinclair Community College, and a BS in organizational management at Wilberforce University. He is certified in basic law enforcement practices, forensic mapping, and traffic collision investigation. He is an active member of the field as a member of ACTAR and the National Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists. He previously ...
This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of accident reconstruction and crash analysis. He is a member of the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, International Network of Crash Reconstructionists, and the National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists. He formerly served as the chief reconstructionist at Houston County Sheriff's Office where he spent 18 years of his career. He is ...
This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in forensic engineering and safety. He obtained his BS in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida. Today, this expert is a certified counter balanced forklift operator and a licensed professional engineer. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Safety Council, the ...
Dr . Joseph D. Manning has 10 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Today, this expert is certified as a Student Pilot and Remote Pilot through the Federal Aviation Administration and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina. Formerly, this expert served as a Managing Partner of Autonomous Systems Training, LLC and as an ...
Human factors experts focus on how people interact with their environment and consider principles of psychology, design, and usability to optimize safety and performance. Traffic safety human factors experts strive to answer crucial questions regarding road user behavior, expectations, capabilities,…
Computer simulation can be a very powerful tool in a variety of fields. This includes accident reconstruction and biomechanics to fire investigation and product design. But computer simulations can also be full of unrealistic assumptions and invalid techniques. If an…
Due to the enormous consequences this challenge can have, it is critical for any practicing trial attorney to understand how, why, and when behind the motion. Below, we’ve broken down the process of launching a successful Daubert challenge, identifiers of…
Like it or not, Autonomous Vehicles are coming – and, they’ll be here before you know it. That is unless cautious legislation and special interests decide to slow their deployment. In fact, many vehicles already on the road incorporate key…
Natalie Lincoln was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a man when the car she was driving crossed the center lane and struck the decedent’s vehicle.  At the scene of the accident, the defendant passed a field sobriety…
Many of us will remember the notorious Ford Pinto, which made headlines in the 1970’s and 1980’s with revelations about its terribly vulnerable fuel tank located near the rear bumper, with resulting fuel-fed fires in rear-impact accidents coast-to-coast. I testified…
A major breach in the digital security of many automobiles has allowed hackers to access critical systems and controls, posing a significant danger to the public. In response, a car hacking class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of consumers…
Case: John P. Senese v. Liberty Mutual, No. 13-5139, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Aug. 19, 2014 Background: Plaintiff John P. Senese was injured in a car accident in 2009, when he accelerated while making a…
Case: Sandra and Fred Seamans v. Andrew B. Tremontana, et al., No. 3:13–0698, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; Sept. 3, 2014 Background: This case involves an accident between Sandra and Fred Seamans and Andrew Tremontana. It occurred on…
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Duarte v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. Citation: 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 195102 The defendants—the driver, his employees, and the…
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Belisle v. BNSF Ry. Co. Citation: 697. F. Supp. 2d 1233 In addition to human factors topics including response time, the expert’s testimony also discussed accident…
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Yazzie v. Fezatte Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 25550 This case resulted from a collision between the defendant truck driver and the plaintiff on a…
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Haines v. Webb Citation: 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 200885Â In this vehicle collision case, a Texas court precluded the accident reconstruction expert’s testimony…
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Gummo v. Ward Citation: 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 154040 In this case, the defendant moves to dismiss the plaintiff’s ATV expert’s testimony. The…
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Livas v. Ace American Insurance Company Citation: 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97587 Facts This case involves a motor vehicle accident between a car and an…
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Western Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Powell v. Camping World RV Sales LLC Citation: 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 193924 Facts The plaintiffs bought a motorcoach which malfunctioned secondary to…
Court: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Vigilant Ins. v. North Suburban Towing Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163031 Facts In December of 2014, an employee of Relay House, Inc. contacted Boyer Trucks…
Court: United State District Court for Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Jackson v. E-Z-Go Div. of Textron, INC. Citation: 326 F. Supp 3d 375 Facts On July 25, 2010, an E-Z-Go personnel carrier vehicle rolled…