Mr. Nicholas J. Durisek has over 25 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS, his MS, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer at Ford Motor Company and as an Engineer at Tandy...
With over 30 years of automotive engineering experience, this expert has dedicated his career to the field of accident reconstruction. Holding Masters and Doctoral degrees in automotive mechanical engineering and highway safety, he is a recognized expert whose clients have included U.S., State and Foreign Governments. He has extensive court experience, having been deposed and testified in...
Mr. Bradley W. Probst has 34 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Mechanical/Project Engineer at Wink Engineering, LLC, and as a Research Assistant at Tulane University. Currently, he...
This expert received his BS and MS from the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT and is a licensed engineer in NY and CT. He currently works as a forensic/consulting engineer at a private engineering firm. His investigative and analytic experience includes motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product design and safety, and computer simulation and animation. He has also served...
Mr. Gregory D. Stephens has 37 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering. He earned his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University College of Engineering. Formerly, this expert served as a Design Engineer for the Pima County Department of Transportation and Flood Control. Currently, this expert is a Research Engineer at Collision Research and Analysis, Inc.
This expert currently owns and manages a national business which specializes in training forklift operators and trainers. He is also an active trainer who trains on a regular basis. Unlike many forklift experts, who may have trained small numbers of operators and no trainers, this expert has trained many thousands of operators and trainers across a variety of industries. He has also...
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Mr. Garrick F Mitchell has 27 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. Today, this expert is certified as a Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic...
This expert has an expertise in bicycle accident reconstruction with his extensive cycling experience and his education in human factors, biomechanics and engineering. He has experience analyzing a variety of bicycle issues such as rider behavior/bicycle safety, accident reconstruction, bicycle helmet component failure, and bicycle maintenance.
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Mr. Erin Higinbotham has decades of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Crash Reconstruction with a focus on Automotives and Motorcycles. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 14 states. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Engineer of Emissions Laboratory at Automotive Testing Laboratories,...
This ski safety expert is the Principal Consultant at a major consulting firm, the premiere Ski Safety Consulting Practice in North America specializing ski accident investigation, skiing related litigation consulting, ski area risk management, ski area loss control, operational best practices and generally accepted practices and principles employed by the ski industry. His knowledge, education,...
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Mr. Peter J. Leiss has 22 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,...
This aviation and aerospace expert is one of the leaders in his industry and has extensive experience in flight test, materials and properties laboratories, unmanned aerial systems, engineering operations, Safety Management Systems and quality. This expert started his career as a United State Army pilot and then advanced to several senior positions with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)....
Dr. Irving Scher has over 20 years of experience in Biomechanical Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and both his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as an XL Tribometrist and is registered as a Professional Engineer in California,...
This master electrician has almost 40 years of hands on experience. His areas of expertise include national electrical code compliance, safety code compliance, high voltage electrical safety orders, grounding and bonding of electrical systems, electrical line contact, high voltage contact, power plant wiring, ANSI standards, electrical patent infringement, accident investigation and OSHA...
Dr. Devinder Grewal has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley, his MS in Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design from Stanford University, and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a...
This accident reconstruction expert earned a masters degree in kinesiology from California State University Northridge and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA. He is a certified traffic reconstructionist and specializes in accident reconstruction and biomechanics for transportation related accidents (trains, subways, motor vehicles, buses, etc). He belongs to numerous prestigious societies...
Mr. Peter Chen has 27 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA with an Emphasis in Management from the University of Hartford. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National Association of...
This EDR expert is a principal at a vehicular accident reconstruction consultancy. He retired from law enforcement after a twenty-five year career, during which time he investigated over 2500 motor vehicle collisions. Fourteen of those years he served with the Bergen County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. This expert earned a degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum...
Mr. Gregory W. Gravesen has 32 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Deputy Sheriff and Accident Investigator at...
This highly qualified engineer has 25+ years of industry experience. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Water Ski Association, and American National Standards Institute. This expert teaching experience and serves as a reviewer for...
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What is the role of an accident reconstruction expert witness in a legal case?
An accident reconstruction expert witness analyzes the details of an accident, recreates the event using scientific methods, and provides objective findings to assist in legal proceedings.
What types of cases can an accident reconstruction expert witness handle?
These experts can handle a variety of cases including car accidents, industrial accidents, slip and fall incidents, construction site mishaps, and more.
How can an accident reconstruction expert witness help in a vehicular accident case?
They can determine factors like speed at impact, braking efficiency, visibility issues, driver reaction times, and adherence to traffic laws which are crucial in such cases.
Are there subspecialties within the field of accident reconstruction?
Yes. Subspecialties may include automotive engineering, biomechanics, human factors, roadway design, vehicle dynamics, and pedestrian accidents among others.
Why is it important to hire an accident reconstruction expert with experience in my specific type of case?
Each type of accident has unique factors. An expert with specific experience will have a deeper understanding of these factors and provide more accurate analysis.
How does Expert Institute select its Accident Reconstruction expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.