Motorcycle Accident Expert Witnesses

This supremely qualified Expert of Mechanical Engineering and biomechanics obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer and a Licensed Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow and member of the American Society of Mechanical and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He has 175+ Publications on Mechanical Engineering and is Currently the Professor of Mechanical Engineering at a New York College and is the Founder and Director of an Engineering Design Firm with over thirty years of academia, industrial and expert witness experience.

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as an engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, maintenance of traffic, and the analysis of mechanical systems and product failures. He has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. This expert earned both his BS and MS in mechanical engineering, as well as his PhD in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska before completing a certification program in biomedical engineering at the University of Florida. He is a licensed professional engineer in three states and is a certified counter balanced forklift operator. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Society for Testing and Materials and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is also involved in research in his field, as an author of several publications and a speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career. He currently holds 33 patents related to guardrail systems, vehicle storage systems, and shipping container handling systems. This expert formerly served as a consulting engineer for Interstate Steel Corporation, a research associate engineer for Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, principal of BEC Consulting, and director of engineering for BEC Industries. Currently, this expert is the president and CEO of a forensic engineering firm in Florida.

This highly qualified expert specializes in accident reconstruction. Receiving his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida, he has completed several training courses and certifications in safety and accident consultation. He is is a licensed professional engineer and is recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) and is a Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH). This expert has had extensive training regarding this field and was responsible for reconstructing hundreds of accidents. Some of the projects he has worked on include commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, pedestrians and motorcycles. He has worked as an Engineer for Quest Engineering and Failure Analysis as well as an accident reconstructionist. Currently, he is the senior consultant for an engineering and accident consulting firm in Florida.

The qualified expert is cross-trained in vessel and vehicle accident reconstruction and in homicide/criminal investigation. He has conducted more than 1,500 investigations of serious and fatal vessel and vehicle accidents, and of crimes against persons and property. He was a board member of New Jersey State Police review boards that evaluated police vehicle accidents and pursuits for compliance with state guidelines and NJSP standard operating procedures. The expert is also a former NJSP Academy Instructior and NJSP human resouces administrator. Currently, the expert is a principal investigator for a private consulting firm specializing in boating and PWC accident investigation and reconstruction, and the investigation and reconstruction of police vehicular pursuits and emergency vehicle accidents. The expert also offers consultation regarding seamanship and captaincy matters and police procedures relating to police patrol matters and police activities at roadway construction sites. The expert also has experience in matters involving commuter bus passengers, school crossing guards and roadway construction zone activities. The expert has been recognized in an NJ area verdict publication regarding investigative work done in a police vehicular pursuit and police procedures matter.

This expert has provided consulting services in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, EDR/ECM data retrieval, forensic vehicle examinations, product safety, system safety, and human factors engineering for over 25 years. He has full accreditation as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist [ACTAR 738]; is a Certified Professional Ergonomist [N. 017]; is a specialist in using PC Crash computer simulation for the purposes of accident reconstruction; has specialized training and certification in Crash Data Retrieval Systems [both passenger vehicle EDRs and Transport Heavy Truck ECMs]; and is a licensed Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator. He has conducted over 3000 technical accident investigations and reconstructions, and has qualified to testify in courts in both Canada and the U.S. He is currently a Principal Associate for an accredited Accident Investigation and Reconstruction firm, which has offices throughout the northeast: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Ontario,Canada.

This expert specializes in injury biomechanics and automotive accident reconstruction. An alumnus of Texas A&M University's bioengineering program, he has 20+ years of accident analysis experience. In addition to consulting, he is involved in the research and testing of automotive bumper systems, having conducted numerous vehicular test collisions with human test subjects.

This expert is a professional engineer specializing in the investigation and reconstruction of motor vehicle collisions, with a background in mechanical and a civil engineering. He has been working in the engineering and accident reconstruction fields since 1982. He has analyzed in excess of 800 accidents involving cars, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, heavy trucks, etc. He has considerable experience with leading edge technology in the field, including tractor-trailer and automobile EDR black box� data retrieval systems, robust 3-dimensional accident reconstruction and simulation programs, surveying equipment, and vehicle accelerometers.

This expert has 15 years experience as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified instructor. He is published on all things motorcycling, covering topics such as rider conditioning, motorcycle setup, trip preparation, and travel routes and tips, including interviews with notable motorcycle industry personalities. During the past 40 years, he has competed in, organized, and lead events both on and off pavement to include observed trials, desert racing, endurance rallies, Iron Butt rides, and national and international dual-sport adventure tours. In addition to being the owner of a motorcycle consulting firm specializing in moto-tourism programs, he is a part-time motorcycle mechanic and motorcycle engineering consultant. He is also on the Board of Directors for the American Motorcycle Association.

This highly qualified expert is trained for every type fo accident reconstruction with the except of aircraft. This expert can assist in profduct defect causation and has extensive court experiencve. Additionally, he is a member of multiple soceities. He has over 35 years of expwereince in motorsports and is hte author of 400 technical articles and 3 books.

This expert is a Licensed Private Investigator, and he has participated in SIU investigations of fraudulent injury and auto theft claims as well as auto repair fraud. He has many years of field and courtroom experience. In addition, he has been authorized by the California Bar Association to provide continuing Legal Education in the fields of Collision Reconstruction and the Bio-mechanics of Injury. He has served on the Expert Panel for Los Angeles County Superior Court, criminal prosecution and defense. He was formerly a Senior Associate Staff Instructor for the Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation, and Transportation Safety Institute for approximately ten years. He has also had technical training in low-speed collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents.

This highly qualified expert has 17 years of experience with in-depth Accident Reconstruction analysis. Her specialties include Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction for product liability matters. She is experienced collecting and analyzing Event Data Recorders and is currently an Expert at a distinguished Forensic Engineering and Accident Reconstruction firm.

This New York City traffic maintenance, street design, accident reconstruction, and building codes expert leverages his civil engineering background in his forensic work. He graduated from the City College of New York with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and maintains the distinction of Professional Engineer in both New York and New Jersey. A member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers and Past President (2006) and Fellow in the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has previous experience in the design and rehabilitation of highways in the New York area. He is adept at 2D and 3D computer analysis.

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 specialist and consultant with Transportation Specialties his own consulting firm in Oregon for over 15 years.

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. Formerly, he has served as a roadway specialist at the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a transportation planner at Gary Struthers Associates. In addition, this expert has held roles as a leading traffic engineer at CHS Consulting Group and a dean and professor in the college of engineering at Pan-European University. Currently, he is a program and project manager at a major transportation department.

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. He is active in his field as a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and currently holds two patents. He is also involved in research, having authored several publications. He has formerly served as an engineering technician for Accident Research Specialists and a guest lecturer of engineering dynamics at North Carolina State University. Currently, this expert serves as a consulting engineer for an accident reconstruction consulting company in North Carolina.

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 practices in the field. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the International Association of Forensic & Security Metrology and the Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators. He has formerly served as a security guard for Shabbona Lake State Park and St. Michael's Hospital, a forest ranger for Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, and a regional crash reconstruction specialist for the Wisconsin State Patrol Bureau of Field Services. Currently, this expert holds several positions within a state patrol bureau, including state trooper, law enforcement instructor, and accredited reconstruction specialist in the technical reconstruction unit. He also lends his knowledge to teaching, serving as an adjunct instructor at a Wisconsin technical company and a CAD Zone certified trainer for a crash technology company.

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 holds several certifications, including certifications as a child passenger safety technician and instructor, a crash data retrieval technician and data analyst, and a basic vehicle rescue technician. He is active in his field as a member of multiple associations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, SAE International, and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is highly involved in research, having authored numerous publications and as the current holder of two patents. He has formerly served as a mechanical engineer for the Naval Air Warfare Center and senior engineer for both ARCCA Inc. and the Forensic Safety Group. Currently, this expert is a senior mechanical engineer for a private engineering firm in Pennsylvania.

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 National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists. Formerly, this expert served as a mechanical engineering intern at Knott Laboratory and as a project engineer at Ponderosa Associates Ltd. Currently, he serves as an engineer at an accident reconstruction and analysis firm in Colorado where he specializes in the investigation, reconstruction, and analysis of motor vehicle accidents including automobiles, heavy vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles and pedestrian impacts.

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 National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, and the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado. Formerly, he served as the master police officer at Longmont Police Department and traffic detective at Longmont Police Department. Currently, he is an instructor of accident investigation and accident reconstruction at an accident reconstructions service firm in Colorado.

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 approximately 200 trials, while he has acted as an automotive engineering consultant in more than 3,000 vehicle crash cases.