In a busy forensic, well-established forensic engineering firm, the senior engineer often becomes the courtroom face- polished, well-spoken, authoritative, and able to explain complex failures to […]
Whenever forensic engineers get out in the field and inspect sites, equipment, etc. (e.g., facilities, construction sites, products, vehicle accident sites) taking photographs instead of notes […]
The Overuse and Abuse of Daubert Motions: A Weapon Against Expert Witnesses? Expert witnesses are often critical to the world of litigation. They provide a depth […]
Several years ago, I was on the witness stand explaining to a jury how a filthy, clogged flue passage (think exhaust port) in a residential heating […]
The Black Box in Your Car: How Vehicle Event Data Recorders (EDRs) Revolutionize Accident Reconstruction When a crash happens, answers rely on eyewitness accounts, skid marks, […]
These Limits on Expert Witnesses Can Happen With No Negative Impacts Expert Witnesses make sense out of technical issues in courtrooms everywhere—but ensures ramblings and bias […]
Using Google Earth for Measurements in Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Vehicle accident reconstruction often requires precise measurements of distances, such as skid marks, sight lines, lane widths, […]
Determining Vehicle Speed in Accident Reconstruction Introduction Vehicle accident reconstruction is a multidisciplinary field that combines physics, engineering, and forensic science to analyze the evidence facts […]
The Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Vehicle accident reconstruction includes the analysis of evidence to determine collision physics, velocities, directions, and other […]