AREAS OF CONSULTING
SPECIALIZING IN
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Inspection of vehicles and accident sites for determination
of vehicle speeds, location of impact, directions of travel, origin of skid
and gouge marks, driver lookout and reaction, air bag deployment data
analysis, avoidability, vehicle factors,
highway factors, or driver identification.
Motor Vehicle Testing
Laboratory and field testing to evaluate the safety and
performance of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, all terrain
vehicles, and snowmobiles. Determination of whether a vehicle defect
or malfunction was a contributing factor in causing an accident or injury.
Documentation of Event or
Preservation of Evidence
Attendance at an event or examination at the scene of an
occurrence to provide a permanent record by notes and measurements, still
photography, or videotape. Preparation of scale drawings, display
models, or videotapes as required.
Roadway and Railway Accident
Analysis
We have extensive experience in the evaluation of design,
construction, maintenance, signing, and signaling of roads and construction
zones. We also specialize in the analysis and reconstruction of
accidents involving potential defects at railroad crossings and accidents
investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Vehicle Lighting and Bulb Analysis
Determination of nighttime visibility and conspicuity.
Evaluation of whether headlights, brake lights, or signal lights were
operating at the time of a collision.
Motor Vehicle Fire Cause and
Origin Analysis
Investigation and analysis of vehicle systems and external
sources to determine fire causation and point of origin.
Seat Belt Analysis
Evaluation of the movement of an unrestrained occupant due to
impact forces. Determination of whether use of a restraint system
would have reduced or prevented interior contact, injury, or ejection.
Industrial and Agricultural
Accident Reconstruction and Testing
Analysis of accident sequence and determination of whether a
defect or malfunction caused or contributed to the occurrence.
Identification of maintenance, environmental, and operator factors.
Laboratory and field testing to determine the safety and performance of
industrial and agricultural equipment.
Consumer Product Evaluation
Laboratory and field testing to determine the relationship of
product design and performance to accidents in products such as lawn mowers,
power tools, and mechanical devices.
Failure Analysis
Inspection and testing of assemblies and component parts to
determine the cause of a failure. Determination of the presence of
defects and identification of operator and environmental factors.
Product Research
Determination of state-of-the-art and state-of-the-industry
by literature search or product surveys. Research of codes, standards,
and recommended practices.
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