This highly-qualified expert has investigated thousands of vehicle collisions during his career. He earned his AS in criminal justice from Midland Community College and his BS in information systems from the University of Texas Permian Basin. As a certified accident reconstructionist, he has completed over 500 hours of formal training on topics from crash reconstruction to vehicle data recording. Further, he is a Texas Traffic Law and Crash Investigation Instructor. ...
This expert is located in Colorado and has over 20 years of experience in the field of accident investigation and reconstruction. He obtained his BA in sociology from the University of Northern Colorado. This expert is certified in traffic accident reconstruction and Colorado peace officer standards and training. He is also an authorized laser technology mapping instructor and vehicle identification number inspector. He is highly active in his field as a member of the ...
This qualified expert earned both his BS in mathematical and computer sciences as well as mechanical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado and California and is certified as a traffic accident reconstructionist, crash data retrieval data analyst and download technician. He is also licensed as a commercial drone remote pilot. He is active in his field as a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the ...
This highly qualified expert is a certified director of safety with 8 years of experience in the upstream oil & gas industry in managing Department of Transportation compliance and HSE system as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of SH&E issues and governmental regulations. He received his BS in organizational leadership at Mountain State University before going on to complete his MA in business and organizational leadership at Webster University in St. Louis. He ...
This highly-qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of accident reconstruction. His work has included areas such as occupant protection, seating and restraints, seatbelts, airbags, event data recorders, child seats, wheelchair restraints, ambulance transport, and mechanical failure. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Drexel University and is a licensed professional engineer in Alabama, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This expert ...
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of accident reconstruction. He received his BS in general resource management from the University of Wisconsin and has graduated from both the law enforcement recruit academy at Mid-State Technical College and the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy. He is certified in 13 law enforcement techniques and actively participates in specialized accident reconstruction trainings to stay up to date on the latest ...
This highly qualified expert has 15 years of experience as an engineer in the accident reconstruction field. He earned both his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University, graduating as valedictorian of both programs. He actively participates in professional development to stay up to date on the latest technology in his field. This expert is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina and Oklahoma and is a certified FAA remote pilot. ...
This highly qualified expert graduated summa cum laude with a BS in civil engineering from the University of Florida. He is a board-certified diplomate in forensic engineering and a licensed professional engineer. He is an accredited accident reconstructionist and holds several certifications, including XL tribometrist, crash data recorder system technician, and 3D scanner. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, such as the National ...
This expert in traffic accident reconstruction has over 35 years of experience as a traffic and transportation engineer. He received his BS in traffic and transportation engineering from the University of Belgrade, his MS in civil engineering from the University of Zagreb, and his PhD in traffic and transportation engineering from the University of Zagreb. He has published four textbooks and over 60 professional publications on topics in transportation engineering. ...
This expert is a training consultant for CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America). He certify trainers in wheelchair securement, and passenger safety and sensitivity. When working with State he would develop specifications of paratransit vehicles for agencies receiving funds from the FTA (Federal Transportation Administration). For the last two years this expert has served as Safety &Security Program Manager, reviewing accident and incident reports from ...
This expert received his AS in Science from Lincoln Trail College and is an Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. He has certifications in Bosch EDR, Level I Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction, and is a Crash Reconstruction Specialist. He is an active member in the Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators and the Illinois Traffic Safety Leaders. ...
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in transportation safety and trucking accident reconstruction. He received his BA degree from Western Baptist College and received a journeyman certification from Consolidated Freightways. He is a former transportation safety specialist at Safety Solutions and at the Oregon Department of Transportation, where he was involved in numerous accident reconstruction projects. Currently, he is a transportation safety ...
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…
