221 Mechanic Expert Witnesses Found

Construction, Engineering - Construction Delay, Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Construction Management, Structural Engineer, Roof Consultant, Foundation Engineer, Building Envelope Specialist, EIFS, Scheduling Engineer, Planning Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

...Has firm with experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and EIFS. Testifying experience in depositions and courtroom. Extensive experience in the engineering and construction of large industrial plants, both manufacturing and petrochemical type facilities.

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Engineering, Premises Liability - Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following: Accident Reconstruction & Investigations Building Codes Concrete Failures Construction & Environmental Construction Equipment Accidents Construction Safety & Related Codes Cooling Towers & Hydraulics Electrical Engineering Excavation, Blasting & Trenching Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations Fall Protection Highway & Transportation Problems Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies OSHA Issues Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement Premise Liability Product Failure & Liability Issues Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product) Slips, Trips & Falls Software Engineering Studies Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies

Pain Management - Medicine, Disability Evaluation - CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome, RSD, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, implanted drug pumps for pain, ESI, epidural steroids, nerve pain, chronic pain, sciatic leg pain, opioid abuse, opioid addiction, illegally manufactured fentanyl deaths, failed back surgery syndrome, IME, Future Medical Needs

...Schade’s experience in spinal cord stimulation includes decades of experience in implanting and managing spinal cord stimulators, and he has published several essential scientific papers on the mechanisms of action of spinal cord stimulator systems. Dr. Schade is the immediate past Presiding Officer of the TX State Board of Pharmacy’s PDMP Advisory Committee and past president. Of the Texas Pain Society (TPS). He is a TPS Board of Directors emeritus member. He has decades of experience advocating for Pain Medicine at the TX Legislature, representing the Texas Medical Association and the TPS. He served 10+ years as a medical expert reviewer for the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Schade is a recipient of the TPS Lifetime Achievement Award. Chronic pain/chronic pain syndrome is an expression of suffering. Human suffering is made up of five dimensions: Physical pain, Psychological pain, Financial pain, Religious pain, and Existential pain....

Automotive, Motorcycle - Engine, Motor, Defect, Damage, Failure, Exhaust, Emission, Carbon, Monoxide, NOx, Test, Measure, Defeat Device, Computer, Control, Software, Calibration, Tuning, Performance, Power, Fuel, Economy, Combustion, Leak, Heat, Burn, Fire, Gas, Diesel, Motorcycle, Autocycle, Bike, Bicycle, Battery, Lemon

...He is a Fellow of SAE-A, and a recipient of multiple international awards, and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Deakin University, Australia, an MBA from Henley Management College, UK, the MSc equivalent from University of Siegen, Germany, and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from Deakin University. Since around 50 years he has been involved with motorcycles, for over 20 years he competed in professional motorcycle racing, starting with trials over grass track to moto cross, super cross and Enduro, so he is also very experienced with two-wheeler specific accidents and injuries.

Engineering, HVAC - HVAC and Refrigeration, Process and Power Piping, Plumbing Systems, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Chemical Exposures in the Workplace, Cleanroom Design and Performance, Codes and Standards, Patent and Trade Secret Disputes, Data Centers

...As a consulting mechanical engineer, Bill provides project analysis, forensic reconstructions and litigation support services relating to the design, delivery and functioning of high-tech manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication facilities, institutional laboratories, data centers, health care facilities and a variety of commercial buildings. He is a recognized expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and building and fire code compliance. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Bill has more than 45 years of experience as a professional engineer and owner's agent and is a recognized expert in assessing, evaluating, remediating and providing testimony on complex project design, construction and operational matters. His consulting expertise has been influential in shaping approaches to code compliance and life safety in semiconductor and similar advanced technology facilities.

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC

...Behrens has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with the last 36 years primarily devoted to failure analysis and forensic engineering. His forensic engineering practice is diverse and has included conducting over a thousand engineering investigations involving a wide range of fires, explosions, accidents, and product failures. Mr. Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents. Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment. Mr....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - intensive care, critical care, legal nurse consulting, expert witness, cardiac care, charge nurse, ventilator management, vasoactive medication management, cardiac surgery

...Monitor and provide interventions on mechanical cardiac assist devices (Heartware, Heartmate series), intra-aortic balloon pump and Impella. Delivery of post-vascular surgery care for aortic aneurysm, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomy patients. Adept in pacemakers, implanted cardioverter-defibrillators, sepsis, septic shock, vasopressor medication management, ventilator-dependent respiratory failure, ARDS, and ECMO (V-V). Qualified in continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT). Experienced in pulmonary, arterial, venous thromboembolisms/EKOS catheter, TPA management, invasive catheters (central venous, arterial, pulmonary artery), and critical drug overdoses. Management of severe metabolic disorders related to diabetes, liver and kidney failure and surgical recovery for whole organ transplant recipients (heart, liver, kidney). Advanced neurologic monitoring (external ventricular drains)....

Refrigeration, OSHA - Industrial process refrigeration, cold storage, ammonia, carbon dioxide, piping, insulation, design, design review, OSHA, EPA, mechanical code analysis.

...I have a wide knowledge of past and present mechanical codes, including the BOCA National MC, SBCCI Standard MC, ICBO/IAPMO UMC, California MC, IMC/IFC, IIAR 2, ASHRAE Std 15 and ASME B31.5. My previous legal work includes mechanical design review and code interpretation for OSHA PSM and EPA ammonia release cases. Disputes in this profession tend to fall into one of three categories: component function, system design/installation/operation and regulatory compliance. My mechanical and engineering backgrounds help resolve operational issues and my committee service provides logical solutions to legal situations. In cases that cannot be supported on sound engineering and/or regulatory bases, I can provide a comprehensive survey of such exposure for review.

Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.

Expert consultant/witness in over 50 cases with trial experience across the South including AR, MO, OK, TX, TN, LA and MS. Justin Hall, PE is a licensed professional engineer providing a broad range of services in forensic engineering to insurance companies and law firms, construction, energy, mining, and technology, engineering and architectural firms, governmental and educational institutions, property owners, builders and individuals. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and forensic consulting, design, construction assessments, international codes and research, Justin Hall, PE has provided clients with structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting & management, and expert testimony. States include Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE - Engineering & Construction Forensics — Expert Consulting/Witness; Structural; Insurance Claims...

Mechanical Engineering, Safety - Guarding, plastics processing equipment, lockout-tagout (LOTO), Injection molding machines, thermoformers, blow molding machines, intellectual property, Industrial accidents, agricultural accidents, on product warnings, machine design, pumping-piping systems,

...In this this faculty position he is responsible for teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. Previously Mr. Hamilton worked as a full-time consulting engineer assisting professionals in both industry and the legal community by serving as a consultant and as an expert witness. As an expert, Mr. Hamilton has evaluated hundreds of consumer, industrial and agricultural incidents related to safety, machine guarding and mechanical engineering. He has worked in industry as a manufacturing and plant engineer and has been responsible for the safety of an industrial plant with over 300 employees, where he designed guards and worked extensively with plastic injection molding machines amongst many other industrial safety responsibilities. Mr. Hamilton is devoted to educating the next generation of engineers. He has developed and teaches a senior level Mechanical Engineering course entitled “Designing for Safety.”...

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Interventional Pulmonology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ECMO, central line, intubation, chest tube, bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung biopsy, critical care echocardiography, neurocritical care

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Biomechanics, Medical Equipment, Intellectual Property (IP), Patent Infringement, Inter Partes Review (IPR), Patent Invalidity, Surgery, Medical Malpractice, Medical Instrument, Prosthetic Device, Medical Device, Blood, Medical Electronics, Device Failure

...Jensen’s interests are medical device optimization, design and development, medical instrumentation, and mechanics of tissues and fluids. While Dr. Jensen’s work and opinions are always neutral and based on facts and scientific experience, the retaining clients have consistently reported successful outcomes.

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Forensic Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Medical Forensic Exam, Rape Kit, Evidence Collection, Strangulation Neck Injury, Genital Injury

...I am an expert on the background and lethality of non fatal strangulation of the neck, mechanisms of strangulation, signs and symptoms of strangulation injury, & medical protocols and interventions. I am an expert on sexual abuse and assault, including anogenital findings and injury with interpretation related to sexual contact, bodily injury in assault, STI and infection prevention, post-assault medical treatment protocols, forensic evidence collection, chain of custody, and forensic photography. As a Forensic Nurse Expert Witness, I have provided legal case consultations, record reviews, and technical reports for attorneys representing all counsel. I have confidently provided court testimony as both a fact and expert witness in various settings including civil court, criminal court, juvenile court, military court martial, immigration court, and Title IX campus investigations. I'm committed to maintaining neutrality and objectivity in clinical practice and on the stand....

Biomechanics, Accident Reconstruction - Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanical Analysis of Injury, Premises Liability, Slips/Trips and Falls, Crash Data Retrieval, Heavy Vehicle EDRs, Blackbox Download, Photogrammetry, Computer Simulations, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Laboratory Testing, 3D Laser Scanning, Expert Witness Testimony

...I am registered as a professional mechanical engineer (PE) in California, Nevada and Colorado. I specialize in accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics and injury mechanism/causation analysis. I works on cases across the country, analyzing injuries in automotive collisions, industrial accidents, workers compensation claims, premises liability claims, slip/trip and falls, and sport/recreation accidents. I have provided litigation support to insurance companies, law firms, and automotive manufacturers/industries over the past 10+ years....

Accident Reconstruction, Safety - Vehicle collisions, Premises liability including slip/trip & fall, Safety, Code Compliance, Construction & Industrial Accidents, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, ADA compliance, Products Liability, Criminal, Licensed Safety Engineer by State of California

...Premises Liability: Code Compliance, Slip, trip, floor friction testing, stairway & ramp accidents, glass injuries, guardrails; illumination issues; manual & electronic gates, ladders, door closing mechanisms, falling objects, structural failures. Occupancies include single- and multi-family residences, retail stores, office buildings, garages, sidewalks, parks and other public access. Industrial & Construction accidents: Walking-working surfaces including ramps, hoisting & conveying, powered lifts, work platforms, forklifts, construction vehicles, materials handling & storage, machine guarding, ladders, scaffolding, trenching & shoring, Cal-OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, IIPP analysis, human factors & ergonomics issues. Products Liability: Liability regarding design, manufacturing, maintenance, failure to warn....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Injury Causation Biomechanics & Personal Injury, Consumer & Medical Product Liability, Premises Liability, Slip, Trip & Falls, Accident Reconstruction, Animations and Illustrations, 3D Laser Scanning, Drone Aerial Mapping, Criminal and Shooting Reconstruction

...Bowley grew up in Ashford, CT and completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She then started her professional engineering career at NASA Ames Research Center in Northern California where she worked in various capacities for over 13 years. While at NASA, Dr. Bowley earned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University with a concentration in Thermosciences, including completion of an independent research study on Transpired Epidermal Water Loss in Premature Infants. After competitive selection for a NASA Full-time Graduate Study Fellowship, Dr. Bowley earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Her Doctoral Dissertation, with the help of a grant awarded by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, consisted of two human research studies to investigate the effect of physical activity on bone density in humans. Dr....

Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine - Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force

...Field testified or consulted on cases involving gunshot wounds, assault, domestic violence, fatal and nonfatal strangulation, mechanisms and physiology of strangulation, and evaluating claims of strangulation. Other areas include grave bodily injury, cause of death analysis, cardiovascular health, child abuse, sex crimes, car crashes, divorce and more. Dr. Field has qualified in county/state superior court, federal district court, military court, and administrative law courts. Dr. Field, as MDexperts' Panel chair, provides case triage and feasibility review in addition to serving as an expert. When other specialty expertise is required, Dr. Field can consult with 200k+ medical professionals in every specialty and locality to find the right expert for a particular case. No charge for phone consultation.

Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics - Human Factors, Occupant Dynamics, Automotive Safety, Seat Belts, Airbags, Restraint Systems, Collision Analysis, Accident Causation, Accident Avoidance, Crash Data Retrieval, Animation, Vehicle, Traffic Accident Reconstruction

...CEO and Senior Engineer, Christopher Gayner, holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and has completed over 35 specialized training courses/seminars/events. Please Call 888-687-1334 for an initial consultation.

Biomechanics, Automotive - pregnancy, eye injury, fetus injury, seat belts, fall, trip, brain injury, slip, biomechanics, injury, mechanism, airbag, EDR, event data recorder, accident reconstruction, NASS, CDS, CISS, research, sports, professor, professional engineer, kinesiology

Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, is a biomechanics specialist providing expert opinions on • Claimed Injuries and injury mechanisms • Vehicle Occupant Kinematics • Event Data Recorder (EDR) • Work and Recreation Accidents (eg, slip, trip, falls) • Seat Belt Function • Fetus injuries Dr. Goodworth is a Professional Engineer in California (# M40242), an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (# 2225), trained in EDR interpretation (“black box”), and active in research of restraint systems and occupant kinematics. Dr. Goodworth can perform vehicle Inspections and site investigations in California and across the US. Dr. Goodworth has been a Professor for over 13 years. Currently, a full tenured Professor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, Dr. Goodworth has over 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense....

Chemistry & Chemicals, Intellectual Property - Patent Infringement, Inter Partes Review, Polymers & Plastics, Composites, Adhesives and Coatings, , Rheology And Flow, Polymers Used In Electronic Applications, Polymer Materials Selection, Polymer Product Liability, Thermoset Polymers, polymer Processing, Epoxy Chemistry, Polymer Characterization

...Expert in polymer/plastics characterization including multiple thermal analysis methods, mechanical property measurements, rheological (flow) measurements, and polymer processing such as dispensing, coating, lamination, and molding. Extensive experience in new product development and the product development process. Experience in manufacturing process development, process characterization, and defect analysis. Dr. Gotro has experience in intellectual property evaluations, patent infringement litigation and inter partes review (IPR). He is an inventor on 15 issued US Patents with 4 patent applications pending. Experience in polymer (plastics) product liability, fitness for use, and polymer/plastics material selection. Provides expert witness testimony, litigation support, and consulting on polymers and plastics. Dr. Gotro has published 61 technical papers including 4 book chapters....

Accident Reconstruction, Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Auto Accidents, Accident Biomechanics, EDR download, analysis, including TESLA, Work Place Accidents, Heavy Vehicles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Failure Analysis, Computer Models, Simulations, Finite Element Modeling (FEA), Human Factors, Vehicle Dynamics and Design.

QUALIFICATIONS; Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University in Sacramento, CA with 39+ yrs. experience. Professional Registered Mechanical Engineer (PE License, CA). An expert in accident reconstruction using computer simulations of accidents involving vehicles, trucks, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, biomechanics, pedestrians, bicycles, occupational, workplace, failure analysis impact forces, industrial accidents. EDR (Event Data Recorder) analysis including TESLA vehicles, patents. EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE: Written reports, depositions & trial experience....

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation

Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. She has extensive medical-legal experience and has performed over 1000 IMEs serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is known for taking complicated medical cases and terminology and presenting it in an organized fashion, using lay terms that are easy for all parties to comprehend....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC, plumbing, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration

Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects. IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego; Clearwater Florida; and Richmond, Virginia and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers...

Maritime - Maritime Casualties, Personal Injury, Root Cause Analysis, Ship-handling, Sailing yachts, Motor yachts, Charter contracts & disputes, Sail Racing Rules, Jones Act, Dis-masting, Capsizing, Sinking, Collisions, Yacht Design & Engineering, Boatyard repairs, Insurance disputes, Cruise ships.

...Expert on all shipboard mechanical systems, fuel oil, lube oil, fire protection, all piping and pumping, HVAC, • Chairman, SNAME Motor Craft & Service Craft Panel (SC-4) Small Craft Technical & Research Committee (Since 2006). • Principal National Fire Protection Association-NFPA Motor Craft Committee (2011), • Member of five American Boat and Yacht Council-ABYC Project & Technical Committees Control Systems, Electrical, Electrical Componets, Engine & Powertrain, Hull Piping • Member American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning-ASHRAE (1992) Yachts & Small Craft Surveyor, (SAMS-AMS 2004), Member Association of Certified Marine Surveyors (2010), Qualified USCG Fishing Vessel Inspector (1999), ASA Certified Coastal Cruising & Navigation Instructor (since 1989). Qualified Expert in multiple Federal & state courts throughout USA. US Virgin Islands & American Samoa.

Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering - Materials Science, Composite Materials, Fractography, Fractures, Weld Failures, Failure Analysis, Product, machinery, and equipment failures

Nikhil’s expertise is in fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, failure analysis, mechanical/materials behavior, laboratory testing, contamination analysis and equipment function to determine cause(s) of failure. He is involved in various consulting projects including implant failures, product failures, automotive component failures and patent infringement matters. When time permits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California as an adjunct assistant professor of engineering practice. He has qualified as an expert witness in both State and Federal Court.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine - Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Critical Care, Sepsis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Complicated Chest Infections, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Emphysema, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Severe Infections, Covid-19, Pulmonary Edema, Embolism

...Fellowships: -Pulmonary Medicine Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York July 2009 – June 2011 -Critical Care Medicine Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York July 2007 – June 2008 -Interventional Pulmonology Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan July 2011 – June 2012 His specialties include: Medical malpractice, standards of care, asthma, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, critical care, sepsis, interstitial lung disease. asbestos, pneumonia, tuberculosis, complicated chest infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, emphysema, allergies, pulmonary fibrosis, shock, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, severe infections, stroke, covid-19, multiple organ dysfunction, standard of care, silicosis, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema, pneumoconiosis, mechanical ventilation, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, pulmonary embolism, and postoperative management.

Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine - Cause of Death, Life Expectancy, Catastrophic Injury, Covid 19

...Lecture Series: Practicum for second year medical students; Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 1997-present. Medical Practice: --Pulmonary and Chest Medicine --Emergency Medicine Pathology Experience: Hektoen Institute, Chicago, Illinois Laboratory assistant

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, Homicide, Child sexual abuse disclosures,, workplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessmen

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

Fire, Hotel & Restaurant - commercial kitchen, grease fire, standard of care, subject matter expert, hood & duct cleaning, grease exhaust system, automatic fire system, restaurant kitchen fire, grease duct fire, IKECA, I.K.E.C.A., NFPA 96

...My mission is to help kitchen exhaust companies, facility managers, and food service operators comply with the NFPA 96 standards and the California Mechanical Code, and to prevent and mitigate fire hazards in commercial cooking operations. I also specialize in providing expert witness and litigation support in kitchen exhaust system fire legal disputes, drawing on my extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Past member of the Board of Directors for the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association. National Fire Protection Association Certified Fire Protection Specialist. IKECA Certified Exhaust System Inspector. IKECA Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist. California Fire Inspector 1A - 2D https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmogford/

Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation - Police Misconduct, Use of Force, Interviewing, Interrogation, False Confessions, Police Ethics, Investigative Failure, Human Trafficking, False Arrest, Failure to Train/Supervise, Taser, ECWs, Evidence Handling, Police Oversight, Civil Rights Violations, Police Policy, SOPs, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin

...Areas of Expertise: • Police Practices and allegation of Police Misconduct • Use of Force, Excessive Force, Deadly Force • Taser, ECWs, and other uses of force intended to be less-lethal • Interviewing, Interrogations & False and Recanted Confessions • Police Ethics • Investigative Failure & Cognitive Bias in investigations • Habeas Consulting, including death penalty cases • False Arrest • Failure to Train / Failure to Supervise • Evidence Handling • Civilian Oversight & Evaluations of Oversight Mechanisms • Civil Rights Violations • Police Policy, SOPs • Fraud & White-Collar Crime • Vice & Human Trafficking • Money-Laundering Cases • Cryptocurrencies / Bitcoin • Retaliation & Qui Tam • Workplace Violence & Sexual Harassment • Private Investigations & PI Failures During her career with the San Diego Police Department, Ms....

Computers, Technology - Computer Forensics, Physics, Video animations, Technology Valuations, General Aviation, Foreign outsourcing, Engineering best practices, Dark Web, Cybercrime

Our firm delivers astonishingly accurate and compelling forensic animations in cases of murders, officer involved shootings, automobile crashes, building collapses, assaults, accidents, bullet trajectory reconstructions, and mechanical failures. We also do financial evaluations of technology, including cases involving software copyright infringement, patent infringement, and company valuations. In addition, we do cases involving aviation accidents, including forensic analysis of autopilot and GPS data, pilot responsibilities, weather factors, and external factors such as runway surface and obstructions. The call is always free, the response is always fast, the science is always bulletproof, the work output is always legendary, and the rates are always affordable. As a group of laboratory physicists, software experts, and animation experts, our motto is "BECAUSE ACCURACY MATTERS".

Failure Analysis, Risk Management - Power Grid, Energy Infrastructures, Marine Industry, Accident Investigation, Power Tools, Patent Litigation, Construction Safety, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Wildfire, Public Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Failure, Accident, Energy, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Disaster, Catastrophic Injury, Safety.

...Parhizkar's renown extends beyond these domains, encompassing mechanical and environmental engineering, as well as specialized knowledge in critical energy infrastructures, including power grids. Her expertise extends to critical infrastructure accidents such as wildfire, where she applies her knowledge to perform root cause analysis and develop strategies to estimate the cause(s) and impact of wildfires/failures on energy infrastructure and surrounding communities. Her reputation for excellence, coupled with her unyielding integrity, renders her a highly esteemed and trustworthy professional in her field. She possesses a distinguished record including the publication of a book and multiple book chapters, as well as authorship of over 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. Furthermore, her contributions extend to active participation in numerous conferences, where she has served in roles such as presenter, conference organizer, and committee member....

Medical Devices, Intellectual Property - Mechanical Engineering, Forensic, Medical Device, Nitinol, Biomedical, Patent,IP, Consumer Products, Failure Analysis,Fracture,Fatigue, Truck Rollover, Crashworthiness, Finite Element, FEA, Reliability, Cell Phone,IVC, Composite Material,Piping,Equipment,Machinery,Food Processing,Personal Injury

...Parnell holds PhD and MSME degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, a BES from Georgia Tech, and is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in the State of California. He is an ASME Fellow, an IEEE Senior Member, and a Member of ASM and SAE. Dr. Parnell is Past-Chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section (IEEE-SCV) (over 13,000 members) and Past-Chair/Board Member of the IEEE Consultants' Network of Silicon Valley (IEEE-CNSV). Dr.Parnell is an experienced Expert Witness, has provided testimony in both trial and deposition, and has authored numerous expert reports, ITC and IPR declarations. He has worked extensively as an expert in medical devices, patents, product failure, product liability, and personal injury. Dr. Parnell has been retained in medical device litigation cases that are in the news.  ...

Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Automobile, Aviation & Aerospace, Motorcycle,Appliance, Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Corrosion, Maritime, Equipment & Machinery, Mining, Bicycles, Transportation, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Plumbing, Products Liability, Fire, Electricity, Pipe, HVAC, CPVC, Oil & Gas, Welding

...He was awarded outstanding graduate, presidents’ list, graduate with distinction, and high honors; his education was focused in failure analysis, mechanical behavior of materials, corrosion and degradation, and physical metallurgy....

Aquatics Safety, Construction - Drownings, Swimming Pool and Aquatic Related Accidents, Aquatic Accident Reconstruction, Swimming Pools, Spas / Hot Tubs, Waterslides / Aquatic Amusement Rides, Swimming Pool Design / Construction, Swimming Pool Operation / Maintenance, Swimming Pool Equipment, Aquatic Codes and Standard of Care

...He has extensive experience designing and overseeing the construction administration of swimming pools and investigating the spectrum of mechanical system and structural failures. Reynolds has designed more than 200 major commercial and residential swimming pools and spas nationwide. In obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and through his professional experience designing swimming pools and investigating structural failures, Reynolds is accustomed to reviewing the often-complex seismic and geotechnical issues that play a major role in swimming pool projects. As a youth, he swam competitively and played water polo through college, which he later coached at both the high school and collegiate level. He trained as a junior lifeguard then qualified and served as a lifeguard. He is also an experienced swim instructor and aquatic sport camp counselor. He entered the industry after graduating from Loyola Marymount University....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

...Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Masters degree in International Business Administration. Expert Witness at the intersection of mechanical engineering, business practices, and standard of care.  Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer....

Engineering, Industrial Design - ISO 9001, Product Development, Product Design, Design For Manufacturing, FMEA, Plastic Product Design, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), N95 Mask, Earplug, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Dental Device, Medical Device, Toy, Consumer Product, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Furniture.

...Review of the state of competitive product safety, mechanisms, warnings. Defense counsel represented major insurance company. ◼ PATENT INFRINGEMENT: Support to IP litigators looking for design alternatives, product tear downs, and competitive product reviews. Case completed in electromechanical automotive accessory related product category. ◼ MORE INFO AT: Expert witness services offered can be seen at, https://bit.ly/PDEWS Preferred contact: [email protected]

Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering - General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Electrical, HVAC, NFPA, Generators, Design, Solar, Fire, Gas, Hybrid Water Heaters, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Fire, Industrial Controls, Electrocutions, Shocks, Electrical Fires

...Scerbo's diverse background serves as a well-balanced platform with extensive expertise in Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) disciplines. He has dedicated his professional career to providing accurate, impartial and credible work, including testimony to support legal proceedings. He serves as a construction consultant and expert for construction defect litigation. Experiences include cost evaluations and coverage determination, project management, construction defect analysis, code and industry standards review and analysis, litigation support, along with consulting and peer review for single family, multifamily, hospitality and commercial construction. Mr. Scerbo serves as an expert witness in many construction-related matters. As a Senior Construction Consultant at Blackstone Global based in Walnut Creek CA, Mr. Scerbo performs construction defect and litigation services with a team of highly qualified experts....

Mechanical Engineering, Motorcycle - ATV, specialty machinery, hydraulic brakes, drive train, zip line brakes, Quads, construction machinery, suspensions, steering, accidents, off road vehicle, side by side, off road tires, theme park ride, utility vehicle, on road vehicle, recreational vehicle, vehicle dynamics, themed show equipment

Degreed mechanical engineer with 30+ years of continuous design experience. Licensed P.E. in CA and NV Extensive experience with: ATV and side by side suspension design, calibration and testing. ATV and side by side steering and brake system and component design and testing. ATV and side by side drive train design and testing. On road truck suspension design. Specialty equipment design. Theme Park Ride design experience Theme Park Ride 3rd party review experience with significant finds. Theme Park Show Equipment design. Zip Line Brake system design. Extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing methods. Experienced in stress analysis and rigid body dynamics analysis. Experienced in structural carbon fiber design and analysis.

Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing - HVAC, plumbing, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration

Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects. IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego; Clearwater Florida; and Richmond, Virginia and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers...

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Fitness, Fitness Equipment, Gym, Treadmill, Bicycle, Group Cycle, Spinning, Strength Training, Weight Training, Product Quality, Asia Manufacturing, Human Factors, FMEA, DFMA, Design for Serviceability

...From Mechanical Engineer designing products to head of Product Development & Quality ensuring manufacturing process and sourcing excellence, my expertise covers a wide spectrum of technical disciplines. With experience in technical field service training and being an avid user of bicycle and fitness equipment, I can also relate well with the plaintiff’s side of a product liabilities claim. I have provided testimony and sat as the most knowledgeable defense party on over 35 depositions and mediations in 6 litigations in the states of California, New York, and Florida as well as well as internationally in Hong Kong. During college and after graduation, I was employed as a Mechanical Designer then Mechanical Engineer in the bike industry for Profile Design & Primo Products. I later transitioned into the fitness industry in 2005 as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Unisen, Inc DBA Star Trac....

Building Inspection, Construction Defects - home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, fire safety, property maintenance, code violations, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection,

...Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Automotive, Motorcycle - Engine, Motor, Defect, Damage, Failure, Exhaust, Emission, Carbon, Monoxide, NOx, Test, Measure, Defeat Device, Computer, Control, Software, Calibration, Tuning, Performance, Power, Fuel, Economy, Combustion, Leak, Heat, Burn, Fire, Gas, Diesel, Motorcycle, Autocycle, Bike, Bicycle, Battery, Lemon

...He is a Fellow of SAE-A, and a recipient of multiple international awards, and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Deakin University, Australia, an MBA from Henley Management College, UK, the MSc equivalent from University of Siegen, Germany, and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from Deakin University. Since around 50 years he has been involved with motorcycles, for over 20 years he competed in professional motorcycle racing, starting with trials over grass track to moto cross, super cross and Enduro, so he is also very experienced with two-wheeler specific accidents and injuries.

Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Quality Assurance, Staff Development, Trauma Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Critical Care Transport, Trauma Transport, Nursing Administration, Sepsis, Core Measures

...I have also completed a preceptorship in mechanical assist devices for the cardiovascular system. I look forward to the opportunity to use my years of experience and knowledge base in a setting where it will be valued.

Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering - Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Slip Trip & Fall, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing

Mingxi is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California with expertise in materials development and mechanical engineering across a broad range of industries. With a specialty in metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries, Prior to joining Berkeley Engineering And Research, Inc., she held engineering roles at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and Carbon 3D, where she worked on integrating Mil, ASTM, ISO, and NASA specifications into the product development process during transitions from R&D to production. In addition to knowledge of traditional materials and processing methods, she has developed characterization methods for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymeric materials. Her skills take a big picture approach, centering on the intersection of materials science and mechanical design, among other fields....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

HVAC, Plumbing - Engineering-Mechanical, Fire Protection, Energy Conservation, Sustainability, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, Heating, Cooling, Air Conditioning, Fire Sprinklers, Colorado PE, Utah PE, Wyoming PE, New Mexico PE

...Mechanical Engineer, 46 years HVAC, Plumbing, & Fire Protection engineering design, facilities engineering, energy analysis, systems commissioning, troubleshooting, expert witness 7 projects, expert witness subconsultant 49+ projects, and sustainability consulting. Presented over 54 seminars to organizations in the HVAC field. Past President and current Director Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers); Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Board of Directors and Secretary; US Green Building Council (USGBC) - Colorado Board of Directors, Programs Coordinator, and Greenbuild 2006 Host Committee Chair. 28 year member of Toastmasters; Member Colorado Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Council; Past member: AIA Colorado Committee on the Environment, AEE, RMAEE. Keynote Speaker for the Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE 2004 Annual Tech Conference.

HVAC - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Site Discovery for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Venting Issues Related to CO, Carbon Monoxide Inspections, Ventilation, System Design Flaws, Mechanical Deficiencies, Indoor Air Quality

Roger Strand of Strand Consulting and Mechanical, has over 60 years in the HVAC business and has been working extensively as a an expert witness for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning since 2006. He has a Utah State Contractors License 12250871-5501 with classifications S410 and S350 He has worked on 16 cases as an expert witness related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting, defective equipment, improper service protocols, and installed system deficiencies. Rogers other specialties include: Identifying and solving complex problems related to HVAC mechanical deficiencies, indoor air pollution, HVAC system design flaws, venting issues, and air distribution design inadequacies. His Curriculum Vitae provides insight into his qualifications as an expert witness in the many fields listed....

Failure Analysis, Products Liability - Metallurgy, Materials Science, Forensic Engineering, Corrosion, Fatigue, Fracture, Pipe/Tube/PEX/CPVC, Valve, Bolt, Coupling, Boiler, Power Plant, Quality, Weld, Aerial Lift, Hoist, Wire Rope, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Construction Defects

...Anderson has taught courses in basic corrosion mechanisms and power plant water chemistry at various types of power plants in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Africa. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience with applying and interpreting international codes and standards, such as ASTM material standards, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code, National Building code, National Plumbing code, EPA, and OSHA. Compliance with appropriate codes and standards provides an indication whether a system, component, or part was fabricated correctly, installed correctly, and appropriate for the intended application. Advantec Engineering owns and operates sophisticated laboratory equipment for analysis of a wide variety of materials and examination of fracture surfaces. Mr. Anderson has decades of hands on laboratory experience performing materials failure analyses. Laboratory testing and fracture surface evaluations are often required to identify the how and why a component failed....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Injury Causation Biomechanics & Personal Injury, Consumer & Medical Product Liability, Premises Liability, Slip, Trip & Falls, Accident Reconstruction, Animations and Illustrations, 3D Laser Scanning, Drone Aerial Mapping, Criminal and Shooting Reconstruction

...Bowley grew up in Ashford, CT and completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She then started her professional engineering career at NASA Ames Research Center in Northern California where she worked in various capacities for over 13 years. While at NASA, Dr. Bowley earned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University with a concentration in Thermosciences, including completion of an independent research study on Transpired Epidermal Water Loss in Premature Infants. After competitive selection for a NASA Full-time Graduate Study Fellowship, Dr. Bowley earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Her Doctoral Dissertation, with the help of a grant awarded by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, consisted of two human research studies to investigate the effect of physical activity on bone density in humans. Dr....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall

Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,600 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases. Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Urgent Care, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Respiratory failure, Lung Cancer, Interstitial lung disease, Asbestosis, Post-operative management, Covid-19, Occupational lung disease

...I have 30 years of clinical experience specializing in Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Asbestosis, Occupational Lung Disease, Respiratory failure, Sepsis, mechanical ventilation, Critical Care, Postoperative management, COVID-related pulmonary disease, Mold and environmental exposures I have been "hands-on", providing direct pulmonary patient care since 1986 and have had the opportunity to work in both an urban and rural settings, allowing me to gain an expansive clinical expertise. I am currently licensed in CT, NY, FL, PA, IN, OH, GA, CA, MI, NJ, VA, WI. I attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and did all of my residency and fellowship training in Manhattan. After my Pulmonary-Critical Care fellowship, I was responsible for running a 16-bed Medical Intensive Care unit, in Manhattan....

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build

...His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.

...Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr. Furlong’s expertise in Building Code analysis also contributes to our transition engineering/ warranty evaluations for our multi-family association community clients. Mr. Furlong holds a Virginia Class ‘A’ Contractor’s license with Residential and Commercial Building Contractor designations, as well as a Washington, D.C. General Contractor’s license, and a Pennsylvania Home Improvement license. Furthermore, Mr. Furlong holds numerous certifications as a Residential and Commercial Inspector in the fields of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical through the International Code Council (ICC). Mr....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Investigation, Employment - Certified EEOC Investigator and HR Generalist expert. Including: compensation, discrimination, wrongful discharge, background checks, classifications, retaliation, harassment, benefits, handbooks, worker’s compensation, timekeeping, severance, overtime, payroll, auditing , risk assessments

...DELIVER INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS – Challenge current practices, industry status quo, and generate creative mechanisms that bring about large-scale solutions. DISCIPLINARY AND TERMINATION ACTIONS – Assist management in disciplinary action and termination communications. PROBLEM SOLVER – Work well in ambiguous situations. EXPERT WITNESS – In court and prepare expert reports for employment and labor relation cases. BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER – On behalf of employer, three times singularly represented the company to close their business location for various reasons (e.g. my audit showed embezzlement, location not profitable, employer lost only contract supporting the location, etc.). Prepared close out letters, conducted termination meetings; and closed business accounts with all vendors, negotiated the Landlord Rental Agreement to the advantage of the client.

Construction Defects, Construction - Expert Witness, Forensic Consulting Engineer, High Rise, Building Envelope, Roof, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Pool, Solar, Insurance Litigation Expert, Second Opinions, Forty Year Recertifications, Legionella, Florida Contractor Competency Issues, Pool Electrocution - Florida Milestone Inspections

CURRENT LICENSES State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer PE 39381 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 10724 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 1530529 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 1250919 State of Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 12378 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1333151 State of Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC 16138 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 00525 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 13010885 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1425695 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430841 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430972 State of Florida Certified Solar Contractor CVC 57009 State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor MRSA 4173 State of Florida...

Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering - MOT, Temporary Traffic Control, Construction zone, Heavy vehicle, Commercial vehicle, Headlight and lighting analysis, Infotainment data analysis, Visibility and photometric analysis, Vehicle EDR black box analysis, Human factors analysis, Video analysis, Drone Pilot. Working from Sarasota, FL.

...His professional background includes mechanical engineering positions in the manufacturing and consulting industries. His manufacturing experience includes assembling and testing electronic components and various products. Mr. Barshinger has been involved in product defect allegation cases involving a wide range of products. He has received specialized training in accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigation. His training also includes preserving and analyzing data stored in vehicles such as airbag modules, engine control modules, GPS, and infotainment systems, as well as video footage analysis from various sources. He conducts vehicle accident and mechanical component investigations for clients throughout the southeast United States. Mr....

Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics - Director

...In that role, he earned Level 3 Certification from the International Bike Fitting Institute, was named one of the top 30 bike fitters in the world in 2022, and achieve USA Cycling Coach certification as well as bicycle mechanic certification. He also served as Head Triathlon coach for Marymount University NCAA and club triathlon teams. In squash, Mr. Baumgarten has competed as a professional and taught the game for over 15 years. He is a two-time winner of the Virginia Squash Open. Finally, Mr. Baumgarten also has played and coached competitively in both American football and basketball. Mr. Baumgarten has presented at numerous fitness and club management conferences, and has over 18 years' experience as an expert witness on over 180 cases, for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has testified in local, state, and federal courts -- in both civil and criminal matters. His work as an expert has taken him coast to coast in the U.S. (as well as Canada).

Transportation, Safety - Slip Trip & Fall, Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety, Railroad Safety, Bus Safety, Biomechanics & Human Factors, FELA & OSHA, Elevators & Escalators, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Safety, Transportation Rules & Regulations, Transportation Expert Witness

...Planning Association; American Society of Civil Engineers (Fellow, Transportation Education and Safety Committees); Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals; Institute of Transportation Engineers; American Society of Safety Engineers; National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators; American Society of Transportation and Logistics; American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (Committees 11 and 12, Facilities and Structures Subcommittee); American National Standards Institute, ASTM, International, Member Technical Committee F13 and Task Group D11.20.01 (Recycled Rubber); American Public Transit Association, Technical Committees (Public Safety, Rail Safety and Security, Rail Safety, Bus Safety and Rail Standards Policy and Planning); Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Surface Transportation Technical Group; and Charter Institute of Logistics and Transport (Great Britain), Charter Member; American Physical Society; American Society of Mechanical...

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security - Police policies and procedures, use of force, vehicular pursuits, vulnerabilities, responsibilities and liabilities in regard to business, personal and residential security.

...The grant has proven to be not only a mechanism to obtain equipment and supplies but also a building block for progressive training, exercises and drills as well as accepted concepts, methods and practices. Under his leadership the Miami Police Department’s newly created Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security quickly became recognized as a leader in all aspects of Emergency Management as well as Homeland Security concerns. He also developed policies, procedures and guidelines in regard to the recruitment, hiring, training and the promotional process of all sworn personnel and actively participated in the procurement of departmental grant programs. He was also responsible for developing policies, procedures and guidelines in regard to inventory control of all departmental equipment as well as the storage, maintenance and retrieval of police evidence....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Neurological Surgery, Biomechanics - neurosurgery, spine surgery, spine injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spinal biomechanics, slip and fall, trip and fall, motor vehicle accidents

...The remaining 45% of cases relate to auto, falls and other personal injuries (Maritime, different mechanisms of injury) and are roughly equally split between Plaintiff and Defendant referral sources. Licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Missouri

Investigation, Security - Death, Murder, Suicide, Homicide, Drowning, Accidental Death, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Ballistics, Negligent Security, False Arrest, False Confession, Overdose, Medicolegal Investigations, Blood Spatter, Video Analysis, Scene Staging, Human Smuggling, Scene Management, Case Management, Testimony

...Involved in over five hundred death investigations related to Homicide, Infanticide, Suicide, Murdered of Law Enforcement Officers, Self-Defense, Police Involved Shootings, Drowning, Family Murders/Suicide, Dismemberment of Human Remains, Skeletal Remains, Hit and Run Traffic Fatalities, Human Smuggling, Negligent Security, Accidental Drug Overdoses, Drug Trafficking, Consumer and Mechanical Product Failure, Industrial Workplace Misfortunes, and Fatalities involving Public Transportation with Aircrafts, Trains, and Vessels. Participated in hundreds of postmortem examinations and collaborated with Medico-legal Professionals such as Medical Examiners, Forensics Odontologists, Entomologist, Toxicologist, Biologist, Archaeologist, and Forensic Anthropologist in determining the cause and manner of death and the unearthing and Identification of skeletal and dismembered human remains....

Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - Auto Accident, Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Collision Analysis, Crash Data Retrieval, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Occupational Safety, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Slip Trip & Fall

Bradley is a Biomedical and Mechanical engineer with extensive experience in accident reconstruction. Bradley is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Michigan and Florida. He specializes in vehicular accident reconstruction and has investigated hundreds of vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, etc. The investigations have involved issues of nighttime visibility, downloading of crash data (black box data), reaction time, and blind spots. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical from Purdue University. Bradley has co-authored a chapter in Forensic Human Factors and Ergonomics: Case Studies and Analysis and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Handbook of Human Factors & Ergonomics....

Neuroradiology, Radiology - Brain, head and neck, spine imaging, CT, CTA, MRI, MRA, Myelography, Diagnostic Radiology, Teleradiology, Mammography, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

16 Medical Licenses including FL, CA, NY, OH, IL. Neuroradiology Fellowship Trained & Board Certified. Neuroradiology lecturer. Diplomat, American Board of Radiology. Former NASA Engineering Intern. Former GE Aircraft Engineering Intern.

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Safety, Premises Liability - Slip, Trip & Fall, Personal Injury, Sidewalks and Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold

...His approach is unique because he not only looks at the mechanical aspect but also the human factors involved. This enables him to provide the most thorough testimony on accident causes. His ability to explain technical subject matter in simple terms, has been successful in educating juries in a wide variety of personal injury cases.

Anesthesiology - Difficult intubations, airway trauma, airway management, obstructive sleep apnea, intraoperative codes, code blue, cpr, cardiac arrest, hypoxia, hypotension. anesthetic drug interactions, toxicities, patient positioning, intraoperative burn injury, central lines, arterial line, allergies

...Prior to medicine he worked in the medical device industry as a mechanical engineer. He continues to use his engineering background to provide assistance to start up medical device companies. This assistance includes medical device R&D, CAD design, rapid prototyping & 3D printing, and low volume manufacturing techniques. He also provides consulting services to established medical device & pharmaceutical companies. Having worked in the medical device industry as a mechanical engineer he understands engineering limitations a device may have; while, as a physician and end user he understands how the device will be used along with the need to efficiently utilize a physician's time. His unique background gives him a strong understanding of medical device failure and associated medical complications as well....

Automotive, Accident Reconstruction - Vehicle fire,Heavy-duty truck,rechargeable cells,Codes and standards, motorcycles,crash reconstruction,tires, brakes,motor home,vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection,vehicle recall, black box download,seat belts,HVAC

...As an ASE certified automobile and heavy-duty truck master technician, as well as a register mechanical engineer, Mr. Hoy has an extensive practical background in automotive preventive maintenance and repair, tires, brakes, steering and suspension, vehicle electronics, seat belts, black box download and interpretation, and vehicle fires. Additionally, Mr. Hoy has an extensive background in vehicle crash reconstruction, including pedestrians, bicycles, trucks, motorcycles and automobiles, and has consulted on hundreds of cases. A partial list of specific cases that Mr....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Neuropsychology, Mental Health - Pediatric Neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Epilepsy, Prenatal and Birth Injuries, teratogenic, hypoxic, in-utero stroke, Developmental Disorders, Autism, ADHD, LD, Childhood Dementia & Memory Disorders, Near Drowning, Biomechanical Mechanisms of Damage

Double-boarded in Clinical Neuropsychology and Pediatric Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. I am also a certified as a Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America. I have been employed by Nicklaus Children's Hospital for the past 14 years, where I work very closely with neurology and neurosurgical colleagues. Formerly known as "Miami Children's Hospital", we are the largest dedicated pediatric hospital in the state. While clinical cases may range from frank acquired brain injury to more subtle gestational or birth injuries, almost all of my referrals have a very complex medical and psychiatric presentations, typically with multiple underlying etiologies. My training and prior healthcare experience spans from infancy to geriatrics, but my true expertise and passion is helping children and families from infancy through young adulthood. My expert witness practice is dedicated to medico-legal services for both plaintiff and defense...

Motorcycle, Human Factors - human factors, biomechanics, accident reconstruction, motorcycle accident, motorcycle crash, motorcycle riding, motorcycle handling, motorcycle inspection, motorcycle testing, bicycle, e-bike, scooter, car crash auto accident, brain injury, head injury, TBI, helmet, helmet testing, motorcycle helmet

...Applicable professional memberships have included: American Academy of Neurology – Research Scientist; American Academy of Forensic Sciences - Fellow; American Biomechanics Society; American Society Mechanical Engineering; Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (former); ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities; Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (#725); Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; National Neurotrauma Society (former); International Brain Injury Association; The Ergonomics Society (former); Sigma Xi Research Society; Airborne Public Safety Association; National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and Investigators; Society of Accident Reconstructionists. John served as a senior researcher in biomechanics and the Director of the Biomechanics and Traumatic Brain Injury Research laboratories at the VA Research Center of Excellence in Tampa, Florida for 20 years....

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - HVAC, MEP Design, Fire Protection, Life Safety, NFPA codes, UL standards, LEED, Plumbing Systems

Forensic Engineering and Law class lecturer, University of Miami, School of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering This course is designed to provide background and working knowledge of how forensic engineering projects are initiated and managed from engineer’s and attorney’s perspectives. Various elements required in a forensic investigation project from condition assessment to expert report preparation and expert testimony are covered. The role of the forensic engineering expert is explained from the view of the engineer and attorney.

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Forensic Engineering

M2E Consulting Engineers is a full service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering Firm located in South Miami, Florida and services the tri-county area. The Firm specializes in design and forensic engineering services, thus our clients benefit from the combination of those two skill sets. Our constant exposure to construction and development problems in our forensics practice allows us to sharpen our design skills on a daily basis, and our design experience completes our problem solving tools in our forensics tasks. The overall benefit comes in the form of a quality, efficient, and effective design. M2E has a track record of successfully completed real estate projects. The Firm also provides real estate owners, developers, contractors, condominium associations, and management companies throughout the country with plan review, construction observations, due diligence inspections and reporting services....

Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing - HVAC,Outside Air Quality,Gas Cylinders/Tanks,Boilers - Steam/Water,Air Conditioning,LNG & Compressed Gases,Mechanical/Plumbing Codes,Walk-in Freezers,Ventilators,Gas Regulators,Plumbing Fixtures; Drains; ADA Showers,Pumps,Cooling Towers,Safety Relief Valves,Water Heaters,Exhaust Hoods (Restaurant)

I am a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including designing, constructing, and maintaining various industries such as nuclear, defense, and healthcare facilities. I have experience renovating existing air conditioning systems, natural and liquid gas pipeline layouts, LNG and cryogenics build storages, medical gas installations, steam/condensate return, and chilled water pipelines. See www.pressmaneng.com for additional information. I provided Expert Witness services for TASA for 35 years....

Neuroradiology, Radiology - Neurointervention, Neurointerventional radiology, Neurointerventional surgery, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular neurology, radiology, interventional radiology, brain aneurysm, stroke, mechanical thrombectomy, carotid stent, carotid dissection.

JD degree CAST certification Board certified in diagnostic radiology CAQ certified for diagnostic neuroradiology Neurointerventional surgery, neuroradiology and radiology. Medical Doctor, State University of New York at Buffalo; Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology, North Shore University, Fellowship trained in both Diagnostic and Neurointerventional Neuroradiology at the University of Virginia, Juris Doctor, Stetson University

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Medical Devices - endovascular, aneurysm repair, vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional oncology, ablation, chemoembolization, catheter, radioembolization, bland embolization, biliary intervention, nephrostomy, venous access, dialysis intervention, peripheral intervention, stents, angioplasty, filters

...Particular expertise in vascular and endovascular procedures, catheter-based medical devices, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR), balloon angioplasty, peripheral stent placement, vascular access, dialysis interventions, interventional oncology procedures, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, microwave ablation, chemoembolization, radioembolization, bland embolization, non-invasive arterial evaluation, non-invasive venous evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, arterial duplex ultrasound, venous interventions, venous thrombolysis, arterial thrombolysis, arterial mechanical thrombectomy, venous mechanical thrombectomy....

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Aortic dissection, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist device, TAVR (traanscatheter aortic valve replacement), CABG, surgery, shock, heart failure, aortic, mitral, tricuspid, aneurysm, cardiac, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, heart.

I am a very experienced, well published, well-versed cardiac surgeon who performs the full spectrum of cardiac surgery. My results are excellent. I have held many academic positions. I am well published in cardiac surgery, with over 80 national and international publications in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. I serve at the editorial board of the Aorta journal and I am reviewer of many prestigious cardiothoracic surgery journals. I frequently present at National and International meetings and I am asked to provide expert opinion in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Engineering, Construction - Management, Causal Analysis, Quality, Reliability, Safety, Design, Project Execution, Commissioning

...Shepherd & Company, Inc. as a mechanical engineering consultant in the areas of project management, reliability, and root cause analysis. His skills come from over 25-years with Jacobs Engineering Group where he managed Federal HTRW process engineering related projects. Louis has served as Director of Projects & Design Engineering for Jacob’s base operations contract at the US Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma TN; Resource Manager for Project Management, Director of Projects and Design Engineering for Jacobs Federal Region

Automotive, Products Liability - wiring, electrical, fire, defect, design, failure, electronics, battery, motor, module, engineering, connector, instrument, cluster, speedometer, HVAC, charging, alternator, starter, validation, vehicle, automotive, forensic,

...Over forty years of automotive electronic and mechanical product design, development, manufacturing and field failure analysis experiences. A Six-Sigma Black belt trained strategic and systems thinker, achieved millions of dollars in cost and quality improvements by designing and launching various electronic modules and sub-systems, including Infotainment, Climate Controls, Electronics and Wiring. As a Ford Quality Supervisor, used my prior 23 years of design, warranty analysis and service experiences to coach electronic module and wiring engineers to improve their designs. Taught Ford and Supplier engineers industry standard engineering development and failure analysis methods (Failure Mode Effects Analysis; 8D; Pareto; Statistics; etc.) and ISO 9001 quality compliance disciplines. Trusted by Ford Management (1977-2017) to provide peer reviews and independent risk assessments for deciding approval or revision of selected designs for production....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Aviation & Aerospace, Appraisal & Valuation - Aircraft Appraisal, Aircraft Valuation, Aviation Appraisal, Aircraft Damage, Damaged Aircraft Values, Aircraft Insurance, Appraisal Review, Airplane, Helicopter, Aircraft Maintenance & Repair, Corporate Jet Values, Aviation Consulting

...Keith holds the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licenses and Ratings: Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (A&P IA); Airline Transport Pilot (ATP); Type Ratings: B737, B757, B767, B777, MD11, A350; Aircraft Dispatcher; Flight Instructor (CFI); Flight Engineer (FEJ). Accumulated Flight Time: 26,000+ hours; Jet Time: 20,000+ hours. Zero accidents, incidents, or FAA violations

Chiropractic, Long Term Care - Impairment ratings, causation, necessity of care, apportionment, billing reviews, IMEs, appropriateness of care, motion x-ray, disability, fitness for duty, ligament damage, in Georgia. Verbal or written opinions. Chiropractor, MRI, Depositions or live at trial. Will teach seminars.

...I have taught more than 50 seminars relating to causation, coding, mechanism of injury, patient care, MRI reading and injury diagnosis. I have served as chair for the insurance & ethics committee as well as on the board of directors for the Georgia Chiropractic Association (2014-2017)....

Insurance, Appraisal & Valuation - Insurance Claims, Insurance Process, Procedure, Standards, Practices, Protocols, Insurance Appraisal and Umpire, Property and Casualty General Adjuster masterclass, Public and Independent Adjuster, Arbitration, State and Federal Court Qualified Expert, Rule 26, Property Claims

...Can process any claim 360°: Commercial Property, Condominium, Construction Defects, Equipment/Mechanical Breakdown, Business Interruption, Residential Dwelling, Manufactured Housing, Sinkhole, Mold, Fire Investigation and Adjustment, Environmental/Pollution, Property Liability, Catastrophe Losses: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Total Losses, Alternative Dispute Resolution: Appraisal, Mediation; Product Liability, General Liability, Professional Liability, Harassment, Casualty Bodily Injury, Fatalities, Murder/Homicide, Attempted Murder, Weapon Assault, Auto Liability, Auto Physical Damage, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Cargo, Workers Compensation Liability, and heavy Claim/Court Litigation since 2012. Settlements into multi-millions of dollars. Have trained / taught / advised / consulted for State Regulators, Attorneys, Judges, Claims Managers / Supervisors, Adjusters, Staff Representatives, Agents, Contractors, and others....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC, plumbing, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration

Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects. IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego; Clearwater Florida; and Richmond, Virginia and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers...

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Infectious Diseases, Critical Care Medicine - Internal Medicine, Medical errors, Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine

...I’m extremely well qualified in topics including sepsis, COVID-19, wound and postoperative/surgical infections, antibiotics, endocarditis, bacteremia, MRSA, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, spine infections, device-related infections, nursing home infections, ECMO, mechanical ventilation, advanced airway, life support, vasopressors, seizures, and trauma. As an expert medical witness, I’ve reviewed hundreds of medical malpractice cases and am comfortable, energetic, devoted, efficient, relaxed, and thorough. Regardless of whether it is for the plaintiff or defendant, I am not biased and review cases equally for breaches in standard of care, negligence and/or deviations from guidelines and hospital protocols. I am very familiar with procedures including but not limited to intubation, central venous/arterial catheters, bronchoscopy, chest tubes, ECMO, dialysis, and balloon pumps.

Aviation & Aerospace - Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Modification, Storage, and Repair (Major and Minor), Structural repairs, Lease acceptance & return language, FAA, FARS, Regulatory compliance, AC records, Documentation, STC's, Tool use and safety, MRO Performance and Procedures, Maintenance Tracking, Logbooks

My experience and background encompass over thirty-five years of practical and professional aviation-related experience ranging from mechanic to president. I possess a valid A&P License with a clean FAA record. My company, Jet Research, which I founded in 1996, has over 760 verifiable aircraft projects to its credit, and I manage a $5M budget annually and employ over 30 people in several different countries. We perform pre/post-purchase inspections, records reviews, repossessions, and maintenance bridging on transport category aircraft for aircraft operators and leasing companies as a consultant. We are adept at contract negotiations and interpretation. We have prepared bids and estimates for labor hours required for aircraft induction and letter checks. We often act as a technical representative, and track aircraft through maintenance utilizing computers and specialized software. Professional experience highlights: - A&P License granted April 1989. - Former DAR-T....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Instability, SLAP lesion, Impingement, Labral Tear, Knee, ACL Tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Patella Dislocation, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Cartilage, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Mechanism of Injury, Causation

Dr. Halbrecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with over 25 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Halbrecht has been recognized for her expertise in arthroscopic surgery. As a result, she has taught courses in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago to orthopedic surgeons from all over the world. She has several publications in orthopedic journals and has been a team physician for football and hockey. The unique combination of her medical training and undergraduate degree in Engineering offers special expertise on causation. She has extensive medical-legal experience and has performed over 1000 IMEs serving as an expert for plaintiff and defense. She is known for taking complicated medical cases and terminology and presenting it in an organized fashion, using lay terms that are easy for all parties to comprehend....

Intellectual Property, Mechanical Engineering - Patents, intellectual property, aerial lift, boom lift, scissor lift, manufacturing equipment, agricultural equipment, oil and gas equipment, refuse equipment, garbage trucks, trailers, conveyors, exercise equipment, safety, consumer products, chairs, seating, furniture.

Experienced mechanical engineer (MS, PE) with six issued patents and multiple patents pending. Award winning inventor. Vice President of Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc., a mechanical engineering consulting company with clients around the United States ranging from individual inventors to Fortune 500 companies. Worked on the development of multiple successful products including among other things: aerial lifts, garbage trucks, trailers, exercise equipment and manufacturing equipment. Graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Completed a master's of science degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA with an emphasis in product development. Licensed professional engineer (PE) and a certified safety professional in comprehensive practice (CSP). Certified trainer for boom lifts, scissor lifts, rough terrain and counterbalanced forklifts. Over 10 years experience in product development, patents, safe equipment design, and design safety reviews....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Mechanical Engineering, Energy - Power, generation, power plant, operation, maintenance, commissioning, testing, performance, insurance, construction, defect, efficiency, turbine, boiler, contractor, design build, EPC, infrastructure, gas, coal, steam, failure, wind, solar, boiler, turbine, wood, waste, root cause, cost, estimate

...Experienced in root cause analysis and recommendations for equipment repair and/or replacement, estimated cost to repair, business interruption losses, and review of actual repair expenditures incurred for numerous facility failures including for conventional power plants, wind turbines (mechanical, electrical, and fire damage), battery facilities, and solar projects....

OSHA, Construction - OSHA, Construction, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, Slips, Trips, Falls, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift, aerial lift, Struck by Equipment, back over, catastrophic injury, amputation, crush

...Army Corps of Engineers • Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics • Slip, Trip, Falls, Stirs & Floor Safety Certified Walkway Auditor, Certified Forensic Slip Expert (CFSE) • Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), • Forklift & Lull Safety • Hand & Arm Safety • Hand Tool Safety • Heavy Construction Equipment back over, run over, and struck by • High Visibility Safety Apparel • Marine & Barge Safety • NFPA 101 • NFPA 70E • OSHA Crane Signals • OSHA Whistle Blower protections for safety related matters • Permit Required Confined Space & Rescue Planning • Pile Driver Operations • Rapid Water Rescue • Respirator Fit Testing and Use • Roadway & Work zone Safety, Flaggers, and Temporary Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Construction Signage • Safety Training, Failure to train, inadequate training, and other safety training issues....

Automotive, Appraisal & Valuation - Appraisal & Valuation Automotive, Automotive Dealer Practices, Automotive Economics, Automotive Leasing, Automotive Repair & Service, Lemon Law, Machinery & Equipment Appraisal & Valuation, Vehicles Appraisal & Valuation

...Paul, owner of TDT, is a Mechanic and Automobile Expert responsible for all aspects of the business including marketing, operations and accounting as well as customer service. He has over 25 years of experience in automotive service, heavy equipment maintenance, and inspection services. Mr. Paul is ASE Master Certified in both Automotive and Medium / HD Trucks including engines performance, electrical, driveline, brakes, steering and suspension as well as safety related systems. He has inspected over 2,500 vehicles since 2005 ranging from Model T Fords to 2015 BMW & Mercedes. He is qualified to inspect HD Semi Trucks and Construction Equipment as well as RV, Motorhomes and Campers. Mr. Paul also has inspection experience with Exotic & Luxury High End Cars as well as Boats and Watercraft. automobile, medium duty and heavy-duty truck repair and inspection as well as heavy equipment such as construction and agriculture equipment. Litigation Support - Mr....

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Cranes & Hoists, Printing & Packaging Equip, Bowling Machinery, Agricultural Equip, OSHA, Machinery Maintenance Practices, Conveyors, Hand & Power Tools, Ladders, Workplace Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability, Safety, Warnings & Label Evaluation, Metalworking Equip, Aerial Work Platforms

...I have an extensive background in the Bowling Industry having served my Mechanical Engineering internship with the Brunswick Corp. Automatic Pinsetter division. I have also had ownership interest in two Chicagoland bowling centers. I have performed mechanical and electrical maintenance on Automatic Pinsetters since 1974 in addition to having provided instruction to several dozen apprentice mechanics in the operation of the Pinsetter and related bowling equipment and continue to do so today. I continue to provide expert witness and consulting services to both major bowling equipment manufacturers including Brunswick and Qubica/AMF for a variety of safety-related incidents that have occurred in bowling centers throughout the United States. My testifying experience includes approximately 140 depositions and 35 trials involving a variety of Mechanical Engineering safety-related topics.

Biomedical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Medical Devices, Failure Analysis, Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Laboratories & Testing, MRI safety, FDA and Regulatory, Finite Element Analysis, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, Patent Analysis

David Gross, PhD, PE, is the Director of MRI Safety Evaluations and Engineering Simulations at MED Institute. As a graduate research associate, he was awarded a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association (AHA) for his research focusing on improving the MRI safety of patients with implanted cardiovascular devices. He is a member of numerous societies, including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) where he received the Magna Cum Laude Merit Award at the 2016 ISMRM Annual Conference. Additionally, he was a member of the Ethics Subcommittee for the Biomedical Engineering Society. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and M.S.E. in Interdisciplinary Engineering. He also holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Physical Therapy, Nursing Homes - Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, Slip, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture, rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing facility, SNF

...Thompson’s research examines the mechanisms by which bone adapts to exercise and mechanical forces, which have important clinical implications for overall bone health and fractures. His work investigates the molecular mechanisms that control bone anabolism including the function of mesenchymal stem cells, osteocytes, and other bone cells. Several of these studies focus on drugs that influence skeletal health. Current work is examining how the common anti-epileptic and neuropathic pain drugs Gabapentin (Neurontin) pregabalin (Lyrica) influence bone health. In his roles as a physical therapy clinician, research scientist, and professor Dr. Thompson frequently gives lectures, presentations, and generates reports/manuscripts.

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Occupant Motion, Injury Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Medical Product Liability, Duties of Manufacturer, Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Warnings, Instructions for Use, Injury Event Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Injury Pattern, Soft Tissue Injury, Low Speed Collisions, Falls, Impacts, Sports

...Among others, I am a member of, among others, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the International Society of Biomechanics, the Orthopedic Research Society, North American Spine Society, and ASTM International. Product development and design experience in human joint reconstruction, spine and trauma since 1980. My experience includes laboratory evaluation of performance characteristics for orthopedic implant and instrumentation systems. Failure modes and effects analyses, risk analyses, identify and apply methods to reduce risk of hazards and harm. Evaluate adequacy of the information contained in the instructions for use (IFU’s), surgical techniques, promotional and other training materials, from the perspective of the medical device industry. Lectures concerning soft tissue and musculoskeletal injury biomechanics.

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Telemedicine, Perioperative Medicine, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Chemistry, Biochemistry,

...Kamerzell completed research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the areas of drug discovery and design, cardiovascular disease, and electrophysiological mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias. He remains active in research and works as a consultant to multiple pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Dr. Kamerzell has several patents related to the design of novel therapeutics and has published extensively in peer reviewed chemistry journals. He remains an active adjunct professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS and is a section editor for the journal Protein and Peptide Letters and Scientific Advisor to the Editor of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr....

Mechanical Engineering - Project Manager, Feasibility Studies, Generation Planning, Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Construction Monitor, Operation Monitor, JV Coordination, Ficuciary Review, Technology Evaltion, International Consultant, Contract Term Definition

US Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer. Professional registration in 13 states during career. Currently monitoring operation of 2500 Mw of Supercritical coal-fired generation. Testimony and deposition before State Public Service Commissions, State and Federal Courts and Arbitration Hearings. Career included design for nuclear, coal-fired, gas-fired, waste and waste coal-fired generation.

Forensic Pathology, Toxicology - Medicolegal Death Investigation, Pathology of Trauma, Determination of Cause, Manner, and Mechanism of Death, Drug-related Death, Autopsy Pathology Review, Medical Records Review

With over 32 years' experience as a medical examiner/forensic pathologist, I have performed over 10,000 medicolegal autopsies, testified as an expert in hundreds of state criminal cases [primarily KY, some Wash DC], testified occasionally in Federal Court [both criminal and civil], and been deposed in many civil cases. Includes interpretative forensic toxicology. Retiring from active practice at the end of 2015, I have been consulting in forensic pathology and toxicology and providing testimony in both civil and criminal trials and depositions, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, but in jurisdictions such as CA and AL. I established a consulting LLC [HUN FOREN MEDTOX CONSULTING LLC] in Jan 2024.

Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care - Emergency Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Stroke, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Trauma, Intensive Care, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Anoxic Brain Injury, Pulmonary emboli, Heart Attack, Lacerations, Overdose, ARDS, Spine Injury, Trauma , Sepsis, Seizures, Central/Arterial Lines, Abdominal Pain

I actively practice as an attending physician in the three specialties of emergency medicine, neurocritical care, and acute stroke treatment (as part of an academic institutional stroke team).  I also have extensive research experience, and I'm currently an investigator for multiple studies, including principal investigator for a multimillion dollar research grant related to stroke.  I am board certified in emergency medicine and neurocritical care.  I completed residency training in emergency medicine and a fellowship in neurocritical care, stroke, and research (including an MS degree in clinical and translational research).  I work clinically in an academic tertiary medical center and community hospital settings. I would be happy to provide additional information about my expertise and experience!

Engineering, Construction - Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Control systems engineering, Forensic engineering, Certified indoor environmentalist, Design errors and omissions, Construction defects, HVAC systems, HVAC control systems, Hydronic systems, Moisture intrusion, Mold growth

...Flettrich has fifty-six years experience in (1) the design and retrofit of energy efficient mechanical, electrical, and control (MEC) systems for both new and existing residential, commercial, industrial and institutional facilities with particular emphasis on HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, controls, energy conservation, and energy management systems (2) problem solving and (3) cause and origin investigations related to poorly performing or problematic building systems. He is a licensed PE in mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The combination of his multi-disciplined expertise and his extensive background in design and construction uniquely qualifies him as a forensic expert who is capable of performing comprehensive investigations and eliminates, in many instances, the need to retain multiple engineering experts on cases requiring a multi-disciplined investigation.

Engineering, Environmental - Building Mechanical Systems, HVAC Systems Design, HVAC Systems Installation, HVAC Systems Controls, Plumbing Systems Design and Installation, Building Fire Protection systems, Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Environmental Quality, Mechanical Codes , Plumbing Codes, National Fire Protection Codes

Consulting engineer in private practice since 1973 and owner of Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd. since 1981. Registered to practice in Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Deposed and testified in both Federal and State courts. Member of the following professional organizations: ASHRAE AIHA LES NSPE NFPA AIA AEE IBC code IMC code IPC code

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, power plant, nuclear, gas, oil, coal, marine, design, commissioning

SUMMARY Electrical Power Plant Consulting Engineer and Project Manager experienced in • Switchgear, protection and control systems design, installation, startup, 
commissioning, performance testing and troubleshooting for • cogeneration, hydroelectric, geothermal, combustion turbine, steam 
turbine, diesel, gasoline and gas fired reciprocating engines and nuclear 
power plants and related equipment and systems for • power plant owners, facility owners, utilities, U. S. Navy, U. S. Air Force, 
US Coast Guard, MSC, environmental engineers, power system component manufacturers and switchgear & control systems manufacturers • Forensic expert witness and consultancy related to electrical engineering in electric power systems. 
 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS • MBA, Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 1983-1985. • BSEE, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 1968-1972 LICENSES Registered Professional Electrical Engineer, in as many...

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Injury Causation Biomechanics & Personal Injury, Consumer & Medical Product Liability, Premises Liability, Slip, Trip & Falls, Accident Reconstruction, Animations and Illustrations, 3D Laser Scanning, Drone Aerial Mapping, Criminal and Shooting Reconstruction

...Bowley grew up in Ashford, CT and completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She then started her professional engineering career at NASA Ames Research Center in Northern California where she worked in various capacities for over 13 years. While at NASA, Dr. Bowley earned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University with a concentration in Thermosciences, including completion of an independent research study on Transpired Epidermal Water Loss in Premature Infants. After competitive selection for a NASA Full-time Graduate Study Fellowship, Dr. Bowley earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Her Doctoral Dissertation, with the help of a grant awarded by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, consisted of two human research studies to investigate the effect of physical activity on bone density in humans. Dr....

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build

...His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, power plant, nuclear, gas turbine, generator, engineering, relays, design, contractor, commissioning, marine, Electrical Power, Utility, Power, Electrical Generation, Generation

...Experience is in conventional, nuclear, and alternate fuel power plant mechanical and electrical systems management, design, construction, plant outage management, start-up, performance testing, and operation. He has performed as Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Commissioning Manager for several Greenfield power projects. He has successfully engineered, estimated, planned, executed work, and provided troubleshooting services for power plants of varied prime movers. His has been instrumental in meeting contractual and schedule requirements....

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics - sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, pediatrics, critical care, pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, newborn, resuscitation, brain injury, infection, respiratory distress, stridor, heart failure, meningitis, child abuse, bronchiolitis, asthma, shock, airway obstruction, sedation

I am a practicing pediatric intensive care physician. I also practice pediatric sedation. I have practiced pediatric intensive care since 1989. I am professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In the past I have held the positions of Chief Medical Officer of St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Director of the Pediatric ICU Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and in these roles I have dealt with the Standard of Care for pediatricians and pediatric specialists. I am board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and College of Critical Care Medicine. I have been serving as expert witness for over 25 years. My areas of expertise are acute, emergency and critical care pediatrics and pediatric sedation.

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Plumbing, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Heavy Equipment, Hunting Equipment, Manufacturing, Aviation, Origin and Cause, Pressure Vessels, Intellectual Property, Fire and Explosion Investigation

...Kiddy has expertise in mechanical design, engineering materials, plumbing/HVAC systems, corrosion, fire origin and cause, codes and standards, and warnings/instructions. From a product design standpoint, Dr. Kiddy's experience includes all aspects of a product life cycle such as early stage R&D, product development and qualification, manufacturing, quality control, and failure analysis. Dr. Kiddy is a registered professional engineer in five states, a certified fire and explosion investigator, and an FAA certified drone pilot. Dr. Kiddy's also has substantial experience in intellectual property matters ranging from invention disclosures, patent writing, patent prosecution, and continuing through IP disputes. Dr. Kiddy has been awarded nine U.S. patents and at one time managed a patent portfolio consisting of over 300 U.S. patents. Further, Dr. Kiddy has provided expert services in Inter Partes Reviews and IP litigation. As an expert witness, Dr....

Elevators & Escalators - Vertical Transportation Accidents and Incidents, Elevator Accidents, Trip and Falls, Accident Reconstruction, Fatalities, Maintenance Incidents, Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions, Elevator and Escalator Code ANSI A17.1, Local Laws and AHJ Requirements, Code Compliance

...I started my career in 1978 as an elevator mechanic’s helper. Since that time I have held the responsibilities of a service/modernization/new construction superintendent as well as technical specialist responsible for the entire east coast. My resume is located at our web site, https://www.ewsvts.com which provides information about myself and my accomplishments. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

HVAC, Plumbing - Mechanical, HVAC, Heating, Plumbing, Building Systems, Freeze Losses, Pipe Failures, Water Heating, Appliance Failures, Water Leaks, Combustion Equipment, Building Assessments, Damage Assessments, Cost Estimates, Energy, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Cooling, Process Systems, Product Liability

...Provided Forensic Engineering Services on hundreds of cases with a specific focus in the areas of Building Systems and Equipment, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Failure Analysis of Mechanical Systems and Components, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Energy Systems, Industrial Process Systems. Substantial experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems and Components. Design and Operation of Energy Systems and Power Plants, including Nuclear, Fossil and Renewable Energy. Also provide services in the areas of Project Management and Construction Administration for the entire duration of a project or on an interim basis, or for the purposes of Claim Damage Mitigation. Detailed knowledge of Construction Management Processes and Organizational Structure. U.S. Patent: 7,631,820 B2 Experienced Arbitrator for FINRA and Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Mechanical Engineering, Hotel & Restaurant - combustion, foodservice equipment, heat transfer, home appliances, reliability, residential heating, water heating, food preparation, manufacturing, restaurant equipment, appliances, food service equipment, intellectual property, cooking, cooking equipment, cooking appliances

Experienced mechanical engineer with over 48 years of experience in product design and manufacturing for commercial foodservice equipment, combustion equipment, heating and cooling and energy applications. Trained to the black belt level in lean six sigma. Expert witness services include patent infringement, product liability,and personal injury cases. I have provided services to attorneys for both the defense and plaintiff in a variety of cases. My experience and capabilities provide litigation support in the commercial appliance industry, restaurants and foodservice, residential appliances, residential heating and cooling equipment, combustion equipment and similar industries. My training in mechanical engineering and my experience with manufacturing commercial products provides the background for my expertise in thermodynamics and heat transfer, combustion and burner systems, electrical heating equipment, and similar products....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police accountability, police internal affairs, police misconduct, early intervention systems, police mediation, police use of force, police supervision, law enforcement administration/operations, community policing, law enforcement auditing, excessive force, police/public corruption, investigations

Law enforcement operational, administrative, and policy expertise, criminal justice doctoral academic degree, use of force, criminal justice university teaching experience, subject matter expert in areas of law enforcement operations, police accountability, application of discipline, internal affairs processes, police officer administrative and criminal investigations, organizational risk analysis, Early Intervention Systems, police/community mediation, law enforcement auditing and inspections, community outreach, and police oversight mechanisms, internal affairs. Expert witness in depositions, court testimony, administrative hearings, MA Civil Service Hearings, labor arbitration testimony. Doctoral Research Portfolio: Dissertation Title “Technology and Police Accountability: Body-Worn Cameras, Effects on Complaints and Use of Force”....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, ARDS, deep venous thromobosis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, pulmonary, mechanical ventilation, cough, shortness of breath, shock, covid

Dr. Moll is an academic pulmonary and intensive care unit physician (board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care) and faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His expertise is broad within pulmonary and critical care medicine and he has extensive expertise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, as he leads a laboratory investigating these diseases. He is an attending on the pulmonary consult service at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the medical intensive care unit at the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System. He enjoys taking care of patients and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr Moll received his medical degree from Penn State and a Master of Public Health in Quantitative Methods from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston University Medical Center, his clinical fellowship at Brigham and Women’...

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Coronary, Stent, peripheral arterial disease, Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Catheterization, Bleeding, Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, Circulation, Artery, vascular medicine

...Vast tertiary care experience in coronary, vascular and pulmonary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, and structural heart interventions. Holds certifications in Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (ARDMS) and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. Extensive academic and teaching experience in the areas of interventional cardiology, cardiology and vascular disease. Frequent invited lecturer and presenter. Performs medical reviews in cardiology and vascular disease for both plaintiff and defense.

Building Inspection, Construction - Premises Liability, Property Litigation,Negligence Actions, Building Code, Wrongful Death,Residential & Commercial Structures,Fire,Electrical,Mechanical, Plumbing,Zoning,Slip & Fall,Workmanship,Water Testing,Building Inspection, Maintenance, Safety,Code Research, Cost Estimating

Tens of Thousands of Building Inspections performed. Certified Building Inspector, I.C.B.O - International Code Council Registered Building Inspector, State of MI Registered Building Official, State of Michigan Registered Plan Reviewer, State of MI 2009 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Lead Evaluator Training 1998 Professional Development Committee, International Conference of Building Officials 1987 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 1983 Licensed Residential Builder, State of MI 2010 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Building Department Evaluator, Construction Practices Assessment Team, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2009 Faculty, Michigan State Univ., School of Planning, Design and Construction, Construction Management Program, Adjunct Instructor, Commercial, Fire and Residential Building Codes 1984 President, Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc...

Engineering, Transportation - Failure Analysis, Automotive Design Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Material Handling, Trailer Loading, Forensic Logistics Analysis, OSHA Compliance/Standards, Warning Labels, Machine Guarding, Stamping Presses, Injection Molding Presses, Backhoes, Loaders, Industrial Accidents, Appliance Leaks.

...Product Design senior engineer for design and test of automotive body, electrical, and mechanical components. In-plant Quality Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Engineer of Manufacturing Process Analysis, including metal stamping presses, robotic welding equipment, injection molding presses. Member, National Society of Professional Engineers, Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, and National Academy of Forensic Engineers. 11 patents. 27 years Adjunct Professor in Manufacturing Engineering, Schoolcraft College. Forensic Engineering, investigation of mechanical design defects, product and design failure analysis, patent disputes, product liability, product defects. Vice President of Design and Manufacturing Engineering for 3 major corporations....

Engineering, Safety - fire, shock, burn, appliance, product, design, test, code, safety, failure, analysis, warning, instruction, literature, product safety, containment, inspection, litigation, product liability, expert

...The training received to obtain master certifications in design for safety and force failure testing / analysis gives me broad experience in electric shock, over heated connections, arc tracking, contact burns, mechanical hazards, and codes standards. Design knowledge / experience includes the following: 1 Computer aided design CAD, 2 Simulation based design SBD, 3 Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA, 4 Statistical tolerance analysis, 5 Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning GD&T, 6 Design of Experiments DOE 7 Components of Variance COV 8 Statistical process control SPC Education: BSME - high honors, Michigan Technological University

Safety, Agriculture Engineering - Accidents, Auto ADAS, Agriculture, Battery Fires, Cannabis Processing, Chemical Exposure, Child Safety, Construction, Electrocution, Ergonomics, Fitness Equip, Fires/Explosions, HazCom, Human Factors, HVAC, Mechatronics/Nano, Medical Devices, OSHA, Recalls, RV/ATV, Slip/Fall, Vapes, Warnings/Label

...The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering. Miller Engineering’s principle engineers wrote the original books on warnings and instructions, have published in several other areas, have participated in product designs and patents, and have analyzed, reconstructed and/or animated numerous types of accidents. Miller Engineering also designs and operates hydroelectric and solar energy sources within their agricultural, forestry, marine, and cattle subsidiary operations in Idaho and Oregon, lending to unique hand-on expertise in these areas. We are known for our staff’s thorough, detailed documentation and portrayal of accident sequences and the surrounding environmental circumstances. Dr. James Miller, PE—Founder of Miller Engineering and Emeritus Professor at the University of Michigan – Engineering....

Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - zipline, zip lines, zipline accident, zipline braking, zipline brake system, zipline construction, zipline death, zipline safety, residential/backyard zipline, zipline standards, aerial adventure course, aerial adventure course standards, ropes course, challenge course, climbing, ACCT, ASTM, NAARSO

...EDUCATION - Master of Training and Development (MTD), Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 2004 - Bachelor of Arts: Wilderness Leadership, Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona, 1998 - Graduate, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Lander, Wyoming, 1997 CERTIFICATIONS - ACCT Level II Professional Inspector, Association for Challenge Course Technology - NAARSO Level II Inspector (advance), National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officers - ACCT Approved Operation Reviewer, Association for Challenge Course Technology - Zip Line Mechanic, Ontario TSSA INDUSTRY VOLUNTEER WORK - Association for Challenge Course Technology = Board of Directors Secretary, present = Board of Directors Member, 2014-2017 = Accreditation and Certification Committee, 2019-2023 = PR & Marketing Committee, Chair, 2012-2013 - ASTM F24.61 sub-committee member, current ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS - 70,000+ total hours of adventure industry experience - 3,000+ hours of training...

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property - polymers, plastics, patent infringement, adhesives and films, security documents, micro-optics, extrusion, injection molding, product development, failure analysis, laminates, polymer coatings

...Thomas School of Engineering where he has taught since 2009, including courses on materials , polymers in design, senior design, fluid mechanics laboratory, and thin films. He also teaches on materials at the University of Minnesota. More than 25 years of industry experience at 3M and Gemalto/Thames during which he generated, supported, and defended numerous patent filings and developed products that have achieved over $250MM in sales. A member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Northwestern University Chemical and Biological Engineering Advisory Board, and the Document Security Alliance. Dr. Haas has 18 patents. Focus areas include: - New product and technology development - R&D strategy - Polymer extrusion and coating - Polymer and adhesives systems and properties - Security document features, printing, and fabrication - Adhesives and tapes - Defect analysis / failure analysis Dr....

Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Automotive, Vehicle Fires, Crash Data, Failure Analysis, Origin and Cause, Vehicle Mechanical, Farm Equipment, CDR, EDR, Heavy Truck Data, Motorcycle Crash, Infotainment

I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in ten states with over twenty-nine years combined experience in materials research, mechanical engineering and design, crash testing research and crash investigation and reconstruction, vehicle fire research and investigation, automotive mechanics and forensic mechanical and materials investigation. I hold degrees in mechanical engineering (BS) and materials science and engineering (MS). I work on a wide variety of forensic mechanical and forensic metallurgical investigations. These investigations have included but are not limited to an elevator failure involving materials and design issues, a personal injury involving a paper shredder, multiple cases involving farm equipment and personal injuries, machine guarding cases, chair collapse cases, bolted joint failures, patient lifter failures, vehicle hand control issues, and tipped telehandler and boom crane cases....

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, Homicide, Child sexual abuse disclosures,, workplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessmen

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

Anesthesiology - trauma, orthopedic, regional, epidural, obstetric, ENT, neuro, pediatric, endoscopy, MRI, infection, fire, general anesthesia, outpatient, airway, ECT, ethics, consent, capacity, rural medicine, difficult airway, stroke, STEMI, ICU, nerve injury, acute pain, aspiration, awareness, cardiac arrest

...Her PhD work involved studying the mechanisms of drug molecules, which is integral to understanding anesthesiology. Her ethics specialties include informed consent, capacity determination and patient advocacy. She has published several peer reviewed papers as well as developed and taught courses in these areas. She has won awards for her many presentations. She has extensive writing experience, including writing press releases and abstracts for a major medical journal. In addition, she has won multiple awards for community service. She responds quickly to email or phone communication and would be happy to arrange a free initial consultation. [email protected] 215-435-5762

Engineering, Premises Liability - Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following: Accident Reconstruction & Investigations Building Codes Concrete Failures Construction & Environmental Construction Equipment Accidents Construction Safety & Related Codes Cooling Towers & Hydraulics Electrical Engineering Excavation, Blasting & Trenching Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations Fall Protection Highway & Transportation Problems Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies OSHA Issues Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement Premise Liability Product Failure & Liability Issues Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product) Slips, Trips & Falls Software Engineering Studies Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies

Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Hotel & Restaurant - Dram Shop, Dram Shop Expert, Dram Shop Expert Witness, Liquor Liability, Hospitality Expert, Nightclub Expert, Nightclub Expert Witness, Restaurant Expert, Restaurant Expert Witness, Bar Expert, Bar Expert Witness, Responsible Alcohol Service, Intoxication Expert, Bartender Training,

...Attorneys retain Preston to provide insight into alcohol-related industry-standard operating procedures, intoxication identification, training adequacy, management oversight, alcohol service policies, procedures, bottle service, mechanical bull operations, pool parties, underage alcohol prevention, security, use of force and deadly force Preston Rideout has been retrained 73 times to provide Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He’s been retained by Defendant’s 23 times and Plaintiff’s 50 times....

Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - accidents, biomechanics, diabetes, dynamics, energy, engineering, failure, forensics, imaging, injury, materials, mechanics, nanotechnology, neurology, neuropathy, patents, personal injury, physics, proteins, slip trip & fall, soft tissue, solar, spine, statics, statistics, vehicle

American Concrete Institute Member ASME member IEEE-EMBS Editor Author - Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics Associate Teaching Professor - Drexel University Associate Professor - University of Montana Elite Athlete - United States Rowing Team 1995 & 1997 Fire Protection Engineer - US Department of Energy - Savannah River Site Founding Member - Insurance Engineering Blockchain Consortium International Code Council Member Inventor - AFM Nanomanipulation & Surgical Patents Lunar Scientist - US Department of Energy - Office of Space Machinist - Merlin Metalworks - titanium bicycle design & Stillwater - Kevlar boat design Oath of the Engineer - Engineer's equivalent of Hippocratic Oath National Society of Professional Engineers Post-doctoral Fellow - University of Michigan MRI laboratory Recipient - Montana Governor's Innovator Award Scientist - 100+ papers and abstracts

Civil Engineering, Construction - Building Construction Defects, Construction Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, Subdivisions

...I have taught a total of 10 different courses including: construction estimating, building information modeling, planning and scheduling, engineering mechanics and materials, heavy equipment management, technical writing, and engineering ethics. Thirteen years of experience as a Civil Engineering Principal, Project Manager, and Designer. Managed and designed multiple private and public projects throughout Montana. My responsibilities included: Marketing and Proposal Writing; Research and Development; Design Report preparation; Technical Design using Civil 3D, Water Modeling, and various other technical software programs; Preliminary Engineering Report preparation; Construction Document preparation (Specifications and Bidding Documents); and Construction Administration (bid reviews and recommendations, contract documents, construction management, inspection, project as-builts, and project closeout)....

Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Derailment Investigation, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Professional Engineer (PE), Forensic Metallurgy, Railroad, AREMA Rail Testing, Mechanical Testing, Metallurgical Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Corrosion, API Fitness for Service (FFS) Evaluation

Brett has over 13 years of experience as a mechanical engineering and metallurgical consultant specializing in forensic metallurgy (failure analysis). He has a strong background in the rail industry, having participated in hundreds of derailment investigations and rail related failure analyses. Brett has earned international recognition for his failure analysis capabilities and has a wide range of experience, including: API Fitness for Service (FFS) Evaluations, field testing, mechanical/metallurgical laboratory management, legal expert witness services, and failure analysis for Rail, Food, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Medical, and Transportation industries. Brett obtained his Doctor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, has obtained Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in 48 states, and is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Metallurgy, Failure Analysis - Design Defects, Material Selection, Engineering, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Mechanical Failure, Corrosion, Fitness for Use, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Trade Secrets

Testifying and consulting expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Cases have involved hand tools, recreational and exercise equipment, fire fighting apparatus, rotating machinery, construction hardware, fasteners, joints, piping, tubing, lighting fixtures. 40+ yrs designing, manufacturing and quality assurance of components for consumer & industrial products including safety and performance-critical applications for aircraft, automotive safety systems, medical products, construction machinery, defense arms and munitions. Mr. Caldwell has testified in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases. He has lectured in the USA, Europe and India on manufacturing premium quality metal products. He has published in the areas of batteries, materials selection and materials processing. Licensed Professional Engineer, Ohio. US Patent holder.

Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering - intravenous, IV, needle-free, heart valves, mitral valve, cardiovascular, FEA, nitinol, pumps, heart valve repair, sutures, stents, hernia, staplers, fasteners, plastics, polymers, textile, injector, syringes, catheters, CPAP, pen injector, e-cigarettes, engineering

Award winning nationally recognized medical device product development engineer. Experience in cardiovascular (AAA stents, mitral valve repair, heart remodeling, vascular assist devices), intravenous IV disposables & pumps, syringes, auto injectors, pen injectors, catheters, surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments, e-cigarettes, CPAP, nebuliizers, RF endometrial ablation, Novasure, medical textiles, knitting, weaving, percutaneous devices, endoluminal devices, hernia repair, implants, animal studies, laparoscopic staplers, laparoscopic devices, medical grade plastics, polymers, manufacturing, prototypes, clinical studies, testing, FDA, GMP, and inspection.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

Registrations • Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410) • American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers, HVAC & Refrigeration) • United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO) Professional Affiliations • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) • American Arbitration Association (AAA) • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation - Police Misconduct, Use of Force, Interviewing, Interrogation, False Confessions, Police Ethics, Investigative Failure, Human Trafficking, False Arrest, Failure to Train/Supervise, Taser, ECWs, Evidence Handling, Police Oversight, Civil Rights Violations, Police Policy, SOPs, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin

...Areas of Expertise: • Police Practices and allegation of Police Misconduct • Use of Force, Excessive Force, Deadly Force • Taser, ECWs, and other uses of force intended to be less-lethal • Interviewing, Interrogations & False and Recanted Confessions • Police Ethics • Investigative Failure & Cognitive Bias in investigations • Habeas Consulting, including death penalty cases • False Arrest • Failure to Train / Failure to Supervise • Evidence Handling • Civilian Oversight & Evaluations of Oversight Mechanisms • Civil Rights Violations • Police Policy, SOPs • Fraud & White-Collar Crime • Vice & Human Trafficking • Money-Laundering Cases • Cryptocurrencies / Bitcoin • Retaliation & Qui Tam • Workplace Violence & Sexual Harassment • Private Investigations & PI Failures During her career with the San Diego Police Department, Ms....

Engineering, Forensic Science - Forensic Engineering, Building Structures and Systems, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Foundations, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction, Construction Defects, Investigations, Fires, Floods, Insurance, Property Casualty, Disaster Recovery, Premises Liability.

...National Academy of Forensic Engineers Certified Safety Professional Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator National Society of Professional Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers OSHA and Suspended Scaffold Certifications New York City Special Inspection Agency Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, US Virgin Islands Qualified as Experts in State Supreme and Federal Courts FAA Certified Drone Pilot

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine - Heart transplant Coordinator, lung transplant, robotic surgery, TAVR, ECMO, LVADs, CABG , Valvular disease, endocarditis, dissections, discharge Nurse practitioner, thoracic nurse practitioner, Cardiothoracic NP, Cardiothoracic Nurse Practioner

...I am also trained in ECMO/mechanical support management and have my FCCS and ACLS certifications. I also am part time faculty at Pace University where I am developing there Acute Care NP program and adjunct clinical faculty at New York University.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction, construction site safety, concrete, open web joist, light gage steel, underpinning, mechanical engineering, product defects, failure analysis, finite elements, design build

...His expertise in Civil, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering allows a broad perspective of potential matters beyond the traditional Engineering solutions. Dr. Bramel is a practicing Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Delaware, a practicing Licensed Structural Engineer in Washington, D.C., and a Model PE NCEES record holder. He is a current member of the New York City Building Code Revision Committee for 2018.

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Engineering, Forensic Science - Forensic Engineering, Explosions, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Liability, Fires, Fire Protection, Appliances, Construction, Building Defects, Failure Analysis, Laboratories & Testing, Building Defects, Plumbing

Steven Pietropaolo has a Bachelor Degree of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College. Mr. Pietropaolo is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York, amongst many others. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Fire Investigator Instructor, a Certified Forensic Consultant and Certified Forensic Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. He is Board Certified in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He has 30+ years of hands on engineering experience including electrical, mechanical, materials, safety, human factors, fire protection, and construction. He has knowledge of codes and standards used in construction and industry including building codes and safety codes....

Hospitalist - Adult hospital Medicine, hospital acquired conditions, medication errors, pressure ulcers, post-ICU care, chronic respiratory failure, tracheostomy, prolonged mechanical ventilation, falls, delirium.

As a board certified hospitalist with a decade of work experience, I possess a diverse skill set that enables me to excel in patient care and clinical management. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I have a passion for teaching and have actively participated in remediation of learner, and guiding their professional growth. Over the years, I have developed a nuanced understanding of hospital acquired conditions and effective strategies to minimize their occurrences, ensuring patient safety and promoting optimal outcomes. Furthermore, I have acquired proficiency in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), utilizing this valuable tool to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall

Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,600 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases. Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sepsis, Septic Shock, ICU care, Mechanical Ventilation, Lung masses and nodules, ARDS, Pneumonia, COPD, Asthma, Life Support, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, sleep disorders, Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer

Quadruple boarded in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. I finished my undergraduate education at the University of California, Irvine with Bachelor of Science and Minor in History. My other trainings was at Madras Medical College, Chennai, India for medical school. I did Internal Medicine residency was at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. I completed Pulmonary/Critical care fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola, NY. I had been in private practice for greater than 9 years seeing patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. I am currently doing predominantly critical care work and regularly involved with patient care. Current active medical licenses in North and South Carolina, California, Wyoming, Iowa, West Virginia and Georgia. Currently residing in Charlotte, NC.

Products Liability, Safety - UL, CSA, EU-CE, CPSC, FDA

...Extremely rare NCE & NCT certifications (iNARTE Product Safety Engineer & iNARTE Product Safety Technician) Founded/President of a Product Safety Test Equipment company; the only ISO17025 accredited product safety calibration lab in the world; designed dozens of electrical and mechanical products for product safety testing. Founded/President of Product Testing & Certification Lab including well regarded consulting practice to hundreds of companies - from start-ups to Global 500. Tremendous insight into product development, compliance, certification, and production issues that can lead to safety hazards. Excellent communication skills. Considerable experience working with attorney's including deposition and trial preparation.

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Crane accident, rigging accident, crane, rigging, hoist, wire rope, slings, straps, chokers, rigger, boom truck, construction accident, industrial accident

...Nuclear crane experience Certifications (Current and Former) NCCCO Certified Rigger NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner NCCCO Certified Signalperson NCCCO Accredited Signalperson Practical Examiner NCCCO Certified Overhead Crane Operator NCCCR Accredited Mobile Crane Operator License Examiner NCCCR: Certified Exam Administrator NCCCR: Certified Master Trainer Trico-Lift Trained Rough Terrain Forklift Operator NIASE Certified Mechanic Technical Memberships and Committees American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), member ASME B30 Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Jacks and Slings, main committee ASME P30 Planning for the use of Cranes, main committee member ASME B30.9 Slings, subcommittee member ASME B30.23 Personnel Lifting Systems, subcommittee member ASME B30.24 Container Cranes, subcommittee member ASME B30.26 Rigging Hardware, subcommittee former chair NCCCO Lift Director Management Committee Crane Institute Certification (CIC) Lift Director Exam...

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Biomechanics, Blasting and Explosives - injury biomechanics, blast trauma, explosives, undersea medicine, hyperbaric physiology, ballistic trauma, extreme environments, trauma, diving, scuba, submersible, submarine, outer space, hypoxia, breathing system design, traumatic brain injury, TBI, military history, medical history, underwater

...I began my career working as a civilian mechanical engineer for the US Navy, where I specialized in the design, function testing, and safety testing of underwater equipment and breathing systems intended for use by military personnel, and I was both the project engineer and project manager for the first approval effort for a new military underwater breathing system to be successful since the 1970s. Concurrent with part of my employment with the navy, I earned a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University, specializing in injury biomechanics, which is the application of the principles of engineering to determine the injury mechanisms and safe limits during events when human beings are at risk of injury or death. My goal for my career is safety and prevention....

Pediatric Pulmonology - asthma, pneumonia, premature lung disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic lung disease, hypoxemia, hypercarbia, tracheostomy, mechanical ventilation, tracheomalacia, bronchomalacia, pulmonary hemorrhage, hemoptysis, laryngomalacia, subglottic stenosis, aspiration, bronchoscopy, aspiration

Dr. Hysinger is a board certified Pediatrician and Pediatric Pulmonologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (ranked #2 by US News) with more than 10 years of clinical experience in Pediatrics. He completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a triple major in chemistry, math and biology. He remained at Vanderbilt for medical school and Pediatrics training. Following residency, Dr. Hysinger completed his Pediatric Pulmonology training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he also obtained a Master's of Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hysinger joined the faculty at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in 2016 where he founded and serves as the Co-Director of the Cincinnati Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Center. While he has expertise in a general pulmonology such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia...

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Snowplow, snow, ice, snow and ice removal, salt spreader, towing, pintle hook, ball mount, lunette, trailer, truck, snow plow, gritter, cartridge valve, hydraulics, aftermarket truck accessories

28 years of experience in mechanical engineering working as a product engineer, developer, trainer, and communicator in the automotive, hydraulic and truck accessory industries. 17 years designing, developing, launching, and managing the SnowDogg snowplow product line while overseeing and developing a wide range of towing, lighting, and snow and ice removal truck accessories. Experience includes depositions and trial testimony in multiple liability, patent and business issues. Responsible for pursuit of corporate patents, and current holder of 4 active patents with 3 pending. Areas of expertise include: • Snowplows and related mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems • Salt Spreaders and related mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems • Truck Towing Products – Pintle Hooks, Couplers, Hitch Balls and relevant SAE standards • Truck Accessory Design and Mounting • Dealer Training and Technical Communication • Product Development, Engineering and Lifecycle Management

Fire, Oil and Gas - Mechanical Engineering, Boilers, Natural Gas, Furnaces, Carbon Monoxide, NFPA Codes, gas piping, steam, explosions, fires, ovens, OSHA, heaters, flue piping, NFPA 54, NFPA 85, ASME CSD-1, NFPA 86, NFPA 59A, NFPA 820, Methane, NFPA 56, Purging, Boiler Safety, Steam piping, Gas piping

...Puskar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Puskar is the 2015 National American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Uzgiris Barnett medal winner for a lifetime of safety contributions to the industry. Mr. Puskar has served on several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and code committees including NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), 86 (ovens and furnaces), 85 (boilers), 820 (wastewater treatment plants), and 56 (flammable gas piping safety, 820 (Wastewater treatment plant fires and explosions), 59A (LNG plants), and ASME CSD-1 (Automatically fired boilers). Mr. Puskar served as a Senior Energy Systems Engineer at Standard Oil of Ohio before leaving in 1984 to start the world’s largest industrial fuels and combustion equipment safety testing firm in the world in 1984....

Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering - Event Data Recorder, Mechanical Inspection, Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents, Scene Mapping, Damage (Crush) Analysis, Computer Diagramming, EDR, Simulation, Animation

Mechanical engineering degree, summa cum laude ACTAR accredited accident reconstructionist Experienced testifying at deposition and trial Experienced accident reconstruction/EDR instructor Involved in crash research Many peer-reviewed published works Over 2500 investigations

Biomechanics, Emergency Medicine - Biomedical Engineering, Mechanism of Injury, Injury Causation, Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Slip Trip & Fall, MVA, Motor Vehicle Accident, patents, intellectual property, battery, assault, physics, low speed impact, helmet, seatbelt, airbag, diving, ATV, bike, IME, independent medical examinations

Biomechanics expert. Active emergency medicine clinical practice. Holder of a PhD in physics. University of Cincinnati medical school and biomedical engineering faculty. Patented inventor of a device to detect and monitor intracranial injuries. Well published. Significant teaching experience. Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Highly experienced expert witness.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Failure Analysis, Engineering - Fire, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Building Inspection, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science

Dr. Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 failure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment. Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD

Accident Reconstruction, Transportation - Commercial Vehicle Accident,Truck ECM Imaging, Trucking Accidents, Certified DOT Inspector, Bus Accidents, Passenger Vehicles, Pedestrian/Bicycle, Motorcycle Reconstruction, Bosch/Hyundai/Kia Crash Data Retrieval, Occupant Kinematics, Aerial Drone Forensic Mapping, 3-D Animation, ACTAR Accredited

...Our firm is staffed with a certified DOT Inspector and State Inspection Mechanic. Each investigation and reconstruction includes an inspection of the involved vehicles to document damage and check for mechanical failures. Proper scene documentation and measuring is essential to a through crash reconstruction. Our 24 hour quick response team will respond and document the crash scene before evidence disappears. Our FAA Licensed Drone Pilot will provide aerial documentation to be utilized in 3-D scale modeling. Mr. Connolly is a Court Certified Expert Witness in Local Court, Commonwealth Court and Federal Court. He assesses the evidence and provides opinions based on the facts. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense in Depositions, Meditations and Civil and Criminal trials. Mr. Connolly was the first person in Pennsylvania to charge Third-Degree Murder in a car crash and get a conviction. Please visit our website for a complete listing of services.

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Crane accident, rigging accident, crane, rigging, hoist, wire rope, slings, straps, chokers, rigger, boom truck, construction accident, industrial accident

...Nuclear crane experience Certifications (Current and Former) NCCCO Certified Rigger NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner NCCCO Certified Signalperson NCCCO Accredited Signalperson Practical Examiner NCCCO Certified Overhead Crane Operator NCCCR Accredited Mobile Crane Operator License Examiner NCCCR: Certified Exam Administrator NCCCR: Certified Master Trainer Trico-Lift Trained Rough Terrain Forklift Operator NIASE Certified Mechanic Technical Memberships and Committees American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), member ASME B30 Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Jacks and Slings, main committee ASME P30 Planning for the use of Cranes, main committee member ASME B30.9 Slings, subcommittee member ASME B30.23 Personnel Lifting Systems, subcommittee member ASME B30.24 Container Cranes, subcommittee member ASME B30.26 Rigging Hardware, subcommittee former chair NCCCO Lift Director Management Committee Crane Institute Certification (CIC) Lift Director Exam...

Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Cause of death, manner of death and mechanisms of death, wound interpretation, autopsy review, overdose, drugs, elder abuse, nursing home death, road traffic accidents, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, conscious pain and suffering.

Award-winning pathologist. Board-certified in both forensic and anatomic pathology. George Washington University Faculty. Former Michigan Faculty. Peer reviewer for the American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. National and international speaking experience. Extensive Medical Examiner Experience – has conducted in excess of 9000 cause of death evaluations. More than 400 court appearances as an expert witness. Co-Author of Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death 5th Edition.

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Clinical diagnostics, Blood collection, Biospecimens, Point of care testing, Microfluidics, Spectroscopy, Cell therapy, Intellectual Property, Microscopy, Physics, Biomedical sensing, Optics, Imaging, Mathematics, Laboratories & Testing, Lasers

...Fletcher is Founder and Principal Consultant at RnDDx Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focused on industrial biomedical and mechanical engineering, and research and product development, in medical devices, diagnostics, optical devices, point-of-care blood sample testing, and on expert witness patent litigation, including subject matter expertise in medical device mechanical engineering, and subject matter expertise in medical devices for blood collection and blood sample processing for diagnostics and therapeutics. He has particular expertise in mechanical engineering design and development of non-invasive and minimally invasive biomedical diagnostics systems, blood collection and stabilization, blood separation, and blood and cell preparation for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including the development of sample collection devices, needles, and lancets. He is co-inventor on 23 patents for devices and methods in blood collection and processing....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC, plumbing, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration

Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects. IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego; Clearwater Florida; and Richmond, Virginia and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers...

Medical Devices, Intellectual Property - Patent Infringement, Inter-party review, Infringement contentions, Claim Construction, Medical hand tools, CMOS Camera, Endoscope, Electrosurgical Generator, Laser, Urological Stent, Stone Basket, Guide Wire, Cysto-resection, Lithotriptor, Ureteroscope,

40+ years of experience in the development and market introduction of engineering intensive (hardware, software, mechanical, optical) products including multiple class II medical devices. -- Generated and defended expert reports on validity (IPR and district) and infringement. Prepared and delivered training material for presentation to judge. Worked closely with counsel on claim construction, infringement contentions, and rebuttal of invalidity reports. Prepared for hearings on motion for summary judgement. Prepared for trial with favorable settlement. -- Worked with counsel on the preparation of patent applications and responses to office actions....

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Plumbing, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Heavy Equipment, Hunting Equipment, Manufacturing, Aviation, Origin and Cause, Pressure Vessels, Intellectual Property, Fire and Explosion Investigation

...Kiddy has expertise in mechanical design, engineering materials, plumbing/HVAC systems, corrosion, fire origin and cause, codes and standards, and warnings/instructions. From a product design standpoint, Dr. Kiddy's experience includes all aspects of a product life cycle such as early stage R&D, product development and qualification, manufacturing, quality control, and failure analysis. Dr. Kiddy is a registered professional engineer in five states, a certified fire and explosion investigator, and an FAA certified drone pilot. Dr. Kiddy's also has substantial experience in intellectual property matters ranging from invention disclosures, patent writing, patent prosecution, and continuing through IP disputes. Dr. Kiddy has been awarded nine U.S. patents and at one time managed a patent portfolio consisting of over 300 U.S. patents. Further, Dr. Kiddy has provided expert services in Inter Partes Reviews and IP litigation. As an expert witness, Dr....

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

Registrations • Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410) • American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers, HVAC & Refrigeration) • United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO) Professional Affiliations • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) • American Arbitration Association (AAA) • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Engineering, Manufacturing - Engineering Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Costs, Industrial Construction, Heavy Machinery, Project Management, Capital Cost Estimating, Quality Assurance, Industrial Safety, Process Scale-up, Pilot Plant, Biomass, Supercritical Fluids, and Slurry Pumping.

...Specific technical skills in biomass handling, slurry pumping, supercritical fluids, mixing systems, liquid/solid separation, control valves, compressed-air systems, material handling, and mechanical systems. Experienced expert witness in testimony and report writing, retained by both plaintiff and defense counsels, in cases involving manufacturing process design, facility decontamination/relocation, and industrial accidents. Over 30 years of experience in process design and manufacturing for start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in power generation, biomass conversion, and building material industries. Education includes BSME, MSME, and MBA. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), certified Project Manager Professional (PMP), and Certified Estimating Professional (CEP). Published author, conference speaker, and inventor with multiple patents. Currently a full-time faculty member at Villanova University, having developed courses in mechanical design and engineering economics....

Transportation, Industrial Design - wheelchair transportation, biomechanics, public transit, railcar boarding, accessible air travel, wheelchair securement, wheelchair restraint, seatbelt, crash safety, ergonomics, accessibility, paratransit, wheelchair lift, medical device, ramp, school bus, walker safety, warnings, usability, ADA

...Dr. van Roosmalen has not only educated and trained others on wheelchair safety but has also designed electrical mechanical systems to enhance accessibility and transportation safety. She played a pivotal role in ANSI RESNA and ISO standards committees, co-authoring wheelchair standards on public transportation safety. As the Principal and founder of LINC Design LLC, Dr. van Roosmalen has conducted in-vehicle investigations and created training materials for major insurance underwriters of wheelchair-accessible paratransit systems. With over 20 years of accessible transportation experience in both private and public sectors, she is well-versed in safety systems and standards relevant to accessible transportation....

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), Heart valve repair/replacement, TAVR, MitraClip, thoracic aortic aneurysm, septal myectomy, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Impella, lung cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, empyema, aortic dissection, lead extraction, chest trauma

...My practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm surgery, reoperations, TAVR, MitraClip, septal myectomy for HCM, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, lead extraction, procedures for atrial fibrillation, and lung cancer surgery. I have been in practice since 2001.

Critical Care Medicine - Respiratory failure, Shock, Sepsis, Critical Illness, Mechanical Ventilation, ARDS, Pulmonary Embolism, Medical Education

I have 16 years experience practicing in a combined medical, surgical and cardiac ICU and have served as the medical director for the last 12 years. I am closely involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows in critical care medicine and am closely engaged and aware in the current standards of care. As part of my teaching and clinical care I emphasize attention to detail and appropriate evaluation of the available information. I apply these skills in my role as an expert witness and will provide unbiased opinions. I am very organized, complete my work on time and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Trauma Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, Mechanism of Injury, Critical Care Medicine, Wound Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Bowel Obstruction, Bowel Perforation, Adhesions

...Experience testifying in several States about the care of the injured patient and the mechanism of injury. ABS Board Certification, Surgery ABS Board Certification, Surgical Critical Care UCNS Board Certification, Neurocritical Care ATLS Instructor Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) Instructor Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) Instructor Hyperbaric Medicine Principles and Practice, ABQAURP

Plumbing, HVAC - Plumbing, plumbing systems, plumbing codes, plumbing design, plumbing engineering, piping, hot water systems, scalding, Legionella, fuel gas systems, gas appliances, gas venting, carbon monoxide poisoning, HVAC, HVAC design, fire protection, sprinkler systems, construction defects, failure analysis

...Griffith, P.E. is a licensed, professional mechanical engineer in 18 states and has over 34 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. . He is the founder and principal of Griffith Engineering & Consulting. His experience includes plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler system design, forensic analysis, and expert witness consulting. For the past 15 years, Mr. Griffith has provided expert witness services, including deposition and trial testimony. In addition to plumbing, HVAC and sprinkler systems, his areas of specialty include hot water system design, hot water scalding, legionella, and venting of gas appliances as it relates to carbon monoxide poisoning. Mr. Griffith is a Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer (DFE) of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). Prior to founding Griffith Engineering in 1997, Mr....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Pain Management, Interventional Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Back and Neck Pain, Facet Blocks, Epidurals, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Intrathecal Pumps, Radiofrequency, Medication Errors, Narcotic Prescriptions, Opioids, CRPS, Sedation by non-anesthesiology practitioner

...Sykes brings a unique comprehensive perspective to anesthesiology and pain medicine as his training involved extensive scientific investigation of the underlying mechanisms of pain, having underwent extensive training studying the scientific underpinning of acute and chronic pain mechanisms and how it relates to opioid neurocircuitry. Clinically, Dr. Sykes has worked in both private practice and academic settings. He is a member of American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine - Ethics, End of Life, Sepsis, Shock, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ICU, life support, mechanical ventilation

My areas of expertise include: Critical Care Medicine (Cardio-pulmonary hemodynamics, respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock); Pulmonary Medicine (Asthma, COPD, Smoking related diseases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung transplantation); Biomedical Ethics (End of life, conflict resolution, triage). I have received a number of teaching and research awards for my academic work at the Cleveland Clinic. I have extensive academic experience with over 75 publications including first authorship on over a dozen full length manuscripts.

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analyis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Laboratory Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigations, Fracture Surface

...Anson has complementary skills in four key dualities that uniquely enhance his effectiveness in forensic engineering and expert witness services. 1) He is formally trained and experienced in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, which enables him to assess both mechanical overstress and materials degradation, without defaulting to one or the other as the failure cause due to singular familiarity. In addition, he is uniquely able to parse issues of overstress and materials degradation, such that he is well positioned to de-conflate myopic root cause arguments that overlook the other possibilities. 2) He has a deep background in failure analysis from both a formal analytical laboratory perspective and using field techniques, which he combines to solve problems expediently. 3) As a university professor he has been recognized for excellence in both teaching and connection with students....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum worked with UN prosecutors from International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) during the hearings regarding the competency of Mr. Felicien Kabuga to stand trial for his purported role in the Rawandan genocide. Dr. Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association....

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Testing, Failure Analysis, Ergonomics, Product Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Premises Liability, Structural Engineering, Warnings and Labels, Slip, Trip & Fall, Metallurgy, Machinery/Equipment

I have 37 years of engineering design experience in multiple industries. I have developed designs for aerospace, consumer products, industrial machinery and products for use in retail environments. Strong manufacturing background and familiarity with all types of manufacturing equipment and processes. These include CNC cutting equipment, roll forming, stamping and progressive dies, Mig, Tig, and high frequency welding, robotics and automated manufacturing processes, assembly, finishing and packaging systems. I have the ability and resources to do physical testing of products, materials, including destructive and non-destructive testing. Strong analytical skills to assess product design and performance empirically and theoretically relative to specific industry standards. I am well versed in safety warnings and labels, and the responsibilities these requirements place on manufacturers of products and equipment.

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.

Expert consultant/witness in over 50 cases with trial experience across the South including AR, MO, OK, TX, TN, LA and MS. Justin Hall, PE is a licensed professional engineer providing a broad range of services in forensic engineering to insurance companies and law firms, construction, energy, mining, and technology, engineering and architectural firms, governmental and educational institutions, property owners, builders and individuals. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and forensic consulting, design, construction assessments, international codes and research, Justin Hall, PE has provided clients with structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting & management, and expert testimony. States include Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE - Engineering & Construction Forensics — Expert Consulting/Witness; Structural; Insurance Claims...

Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics - Accident reconstruction, Biomechanics, Event Data Recorder (EDR) Analysis, Engine Control Module (ECM) Analysis, Low-speed analysis, Site survey, Vehicle damage analysis, Photogrammetry, Acceleration force analysis, Delta-V determination, Momentum analysis, Lane change analysis, computer animation

...His consulting specialties are commercial (18-wheeler), private vehicle and forklift accident reconstruction, biomechanics, fatigue failure analysis, mechanical failure analysis, and machine tools failure analysis. Mr. Holloman also has trial and deposition testimony experience, having testified in trial or deposition in over 25 cases. Mr. Holloman’s continuing education includes biomechanics, commercial vehicle accident reconstruction I & II, commercial vehicle accident investigation courses, forklift operation and safety, OSHA compliance, and event data retrieval report analysis. Mr. Holloman has given presentations on insurance fraud and motor vehicle collisions to the Texas Farm Bureau, and commercial vehicle accident reconstruction to law firms, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

Construction, Structural Engineering - Building Information Modeling (BIM), Level Of Development (LOD), Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, LiDAR, scan-to-BIM, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Architecture, MEP, mechanical, construction defects, concrete, steel, wood, timber, masonry, civil engineering.

...(TX) is principal at IKERD, a firm that specializes in consulting for attorneys, owners, general contractors, trade contractors and designers of buildings, civil, infrastructure, mechanical and manufacturing projects. The firm focuses in the areas of engineering, laser scanning, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Mr. Ikerd is currently on the board of directors of the BIMForum and chairs three of their Taskforces; BIM Execution Plan (BxP), Reality Capture / Laser scanning and Level Of Development (LOD). He graduated with his bachelor’s in civil engineering and masters in structural engineering in 1998 from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on 3D parametric modeling and is currently a University of Denver PhD candidate in BIM research.

Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability - Patent infringement & invalidity, products liability, machinery design, failure analysis, design defects & manufacturing defects, 15 US patents + 6 foreign patents, Oilfield, industrial & agricultural accidents, pumps & compressors, valves & piping, consumer products, mechanical equipment failures

...King is a licensed professional engineer with a Ph.D‭. ‬in mechanical engineering‭: 40+ ‬years experience in mechanical engineering‭, ‬product design‭, research and development of high-pressure oilfield fracturing pumps and automotive components, forensic investigation‭, ‬and litigation support‭. ▪ Testified at 11 trials & 54 depositions ▪ 25 Patent, IPR, & PGR cases – 4 trials & 12 depositions ▪ 21 Patents ▪ Patent infringement & invalidity ▪ Products liability ▪ Design defects & manufacturing defects ▪ Failure analysis ▪ Oilfield, Industrial, Construction, & Agricultural accidents ▪ Pumps, valves, compressors, & piping ▪ Cranes, trucks, lifts ▪ Consumer products Dr. King has served as a forensic engineer for over 20 years, testifying at 11 trials and 54 depositions in state and federal courts for both plaintiff and defense. Dr....

Engineering, Construction - Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, engineering design, fire investigation, fire protection, fire alarm.

Qualified and experienced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineer with expertise in design and construction. Member of the Investigative Engineers Association.

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Building Science, Insulation, Building Assessment, HVAC, Water Intrusion, Design Flaw/Defect/Failure, Condensation, Buildings, Forensic Analysis, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Humidity Control

...Middlebrooks is an experienced mechanical engineer specializing in evaluating failures of HVAC systems and their impact on wall and roof assemblies. He regularly provides opinions based on analysis of cooling and dehumidification design strategies and the occurrence of condensation on surfaces such as insulated pipes and within wall systems.

Oil and Gas, Engineering - Pipeline, PHMSA, Pipeline Safety, Integrity Management, IMP, TRRC, Pipelines, Gas Pipeline, Oil Pipeline, Oil & Gas Pipelines, 49 CFR 192, 49 CFR193, 49 CFR 195, United States, Canada, North American, Safety Management Systems, Project Management, Contracts

...Moody’s accreditation as a certified professional engineer (P.E.) in the mechanical engineering discipline. Educational accomplishments include a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Houston and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Genetics from Texas A&M University.

Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy - Product Liability, Failure Analysis, HVAC, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Cables, Medical Devices, Plastics, Boilers, Water Heaters, Plumbing

Using his combination of mechanical and metallurgical (including plastics) experience and education, Mr. Plank provides forensic and consulting engineering services to attorneys, insurance professionals, and manufacturing companies. A registered engineer in Texas and 23 other states, his experience includes 32 years in manufacturing in the metals processing industries, 29 years performing failure analyses, and 26 years investigating claims. Mr. Plank has testified in a wide variety of matters including personal injury and property damage, in both state and federal court, and his testimony has never been excluded. Assignments have involved mechanical equipment, appliances, oil and gas transmission equipment, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment, machine tools, cranes and wire cables, manufacturing processes, and thermal processes, among many others.

Engineering, Metallurgy - Failure Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Slip, Trip & Fall, Products Liability, Human Factors, Intellectual Property, Forensic Science, Fire, Equipment & Machinery, Electricity, Biomechanics, Premises Liability

Jahan Rasty, PhD, PE, MBA is a tenured full professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University (since 1988) where he also serves as the Director of newly established post-graduate Forensic Engineering Certificate Program, as well as the director of Materials Performance Characterization and Failure Analysis Laboratory. Dr. Rasty is also the founding president of Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC, which is a boutique-style engineering consulting firm. He is an experienced engineering expert and has successfully testified in more than 250 cases and has conducted over 1,000 engineering investigations in the areas of consumer products and industrial machinery failures involving design, manufacturing and marketing defect issues. Professor Rasty is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, and holds various forensic certifications in the fields of fire and explosion investigation (CFEI, CFII), as well as vehicle Crash Data Retrieval (CDR)....

Pain Management - Medicine, Disability Evaluation - CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome, RSD, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, implanted drug pumps for pain, ESI, epidural steroids, nerve pain, chronic pain, sciatic leg pain, opioid abuse, opioid addiction, illegally manufactured fentanyl deaths, failed back surgery syndrome, IME, Future Medical Needs

...Schade’s experience in spinal cord stimulation includes decades of experience in implanting and managing spinal cord stimulators, and he has published several essential scientific papers on the mechanisms of action of spinal cord stimulator systems. Dr. Schade is the immediate past Presiding Officer of the TX State Board of Pharmacy’s PDMP Advisory Committee and past president. Of the Texas Pain Society (TPS). He is a TPS Board of Directors emeritus member. He has decades of experience advocating for Pain Medicine at the TX Legislature, representing the Texas Medical Association and the TPS. He served 10+ years as a medical expert reviewer for the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Schade is a recipient of the TPS Lifetime Achievement Award. Chronic pain/chronic pain syndrome is an expression of suffering. Human suffering is made up of five dimensions: Physical pain, Psychological pain, Financial pain, Religious pain, and Existential pain....

Pharmacology- Clinical, Internal Medicine - Drug adverse effect, drug toxicity, poisoning, drug overdose, prescribing, mechanism of drug action, drug Interaction, drug dose, poly-pharmacy, malpractice, drug reaction, drug patent,

I am a Board certified internist and PhD clinical pharmacology expert in drug action and effect with over 35 years of experience. I have been retained in almost 400 legal cases, for both defendants and plaintiffs, usually in medical malpractice cases in which adverse drug effects or actions are involved. I also have extensive expertise in drug litigation and patent disputes. In cases where drug prescribing, dosing, adverse effects and drug interactions are in question, I provide standard-of-care expert witness testimony. I am Board certified in Clinical Pharmacology and in Internal Medicine. I have been Chairman and Executive Director of the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology, President of the American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and have been on multiple national committees. I teach and practice Clinical Pharmacology and Internal Medicine in an academic and clinical setting.

Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science - Electrical Engineering, Energy, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Fire, Laboratories & Testing, Oil and Gas, Products Liability, Product, Plumbing, Leak, Warnings & Labels, Guarding, CSST, Gas Explosions, Natural Gas, Propane, LPG, Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness

LICENSURE: -Texas Professional Engineer License #57023 -Colorado Professional Engineer License #24555 -Mississippi Professional Engineer License #17888 -Alabama Professional Engineer License #35693 -North Carolina Professional Engineer License #049314 -South Carolina Professional Engineer License #37169 -Virginia Professional Engineer License #0402061315 -Michigan Professional Engineer License #6201069726 -Minnesota Professional Engineer License #58020 EDUCATION: -BSME, University of Texas at Arlington, 1978 AFFILIATIONS: -MEMBER, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) -SENIOR MEMBER, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) -MEMBER, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) -MEMBER, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) -MEMBER, Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) -Pi Tau Sigma -Tau Beta Pi PRIMARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: -Fire and Explosion Analysis Fuel Gas Fires and Explosions Residential, Commercial, Industrial...

Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering - Ziplines & Trampoline Courts: Physics, engineering, industry standards, safety & rescue procedures, state and local regulations, and testing. Over 70 expert engagements and zipline building projects in over 30 U.S. states; Several more in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada; 100% in the last four years.

EXPERIENCE Mr. Richardson is the President of Momentum Engineering, LLC; he's designed and built aerial adventure rides, and devices since 1988. He is working on a Master's degree at Utah TECH University. Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 30+ semester hours of Physics. Building ziplines for 20+ years, where he has designed, evaluated, and patented multiple safety elements and devices. In 2000, Park City Mountain Resort Zipline designed, testing, prototypes, and Patents for passive braking trolleys, a series of springs as the emergency arrest device, and built the towers for a 4000+ foot long zipline. In 2009 he built and designed his commercial zipline in Spanish Fork, Utah. He has three U.S. Patents for zip line safety trolleys and springs with at least one pending. He is on two advisory and voting committees with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). ASTM F24' Adventure Rides' & ASTM F15' Consumer Products,' and an F2959 Task-group member of F24.61 Aerial Adventure...

HVAC - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Site Discovery for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Venting Issues Related to CO, Carbon Monoxide Inspections, Ventilation, System Design Flaws, Mechanical Deficiencies, Indoor Air Quality

Roger Strand of Strand Consulting and Mechanical, has over 60 years in the HVAC business and has been working extensively as a an expert witness for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning since 2006. He has a Utah State Contractors License 12250871-5501 with classifications S410 and S350 He has worked on 16 cases as an expert witness related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting, defective equipment, improper service protocols, and installed system deficiencies. Rogers other specialties include: Identifying and solving complex problems related to HVAC mechanical deficiencies, indoor air pollution, HVAC system design flaws, venting issues, and air distribution design inadequacies. His Curriculum Vitae provides insight into his qualifications as an expert witness in the many fields listed....

Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) / ECLS, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), physical therapy, ventricular assist device (LVAD), cardiothoracic surgery, ventilation

...He has particular expertise in emergency medicine, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP/Impella/VAD), cardiogenic shock, heart failure, post-cardiothoracic surgery care. Dr. Tonna is an Associate Professor with Tenure at the University of Utah with appointments in the Divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Emergency Medicine. He is the Section Head of Cardiothoracic Critical Care, the Medical Director of the Cardiovascular ICU/Cardiothoracic Critical Care, and the Associate Director of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Services. He works as an Attending Physician in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Units and in the Emergency Department. He has an active research practice in ECMO that is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has published over 100 peer reviewed journal articles, multiple book chapters, and lectures internationally on ECMO. He is an active teacher of students, residents, trainees, and junior faculty....

Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.

...Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr. Furlong’s expertise in Building Code analysis also contributes to our transition engineering/ warranty evaluations for our multi-family association community clients. Mr. Furlong holds a Virginia Class ‘A’ Contractor’s license with Residential and Commercial Building Contractor designations, as well as a Washington, D.C. General Contractor’s license, and a Pennsylvania Home Improvement license. Furthermore, Mr. Furlong holds numerous certifications as a Residential and Commercial Inspector in the fields of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical through the International Code Council (ICC). Mr....

Transportation, Security - hazardous materials, dangerous goods, chemicals, railroad, truck cargo tank, security, grade crossing, derailment, mechanical , signal, operations, track, locomotive, tank car, packaging, accident reconstruction and investigation, Federal Railroad Administration

BIOGRAPHICAL QUALIFICATIONS I am an expert in railroad safety and particularly in the hazardous materials (hazmat or HM) discipline of regulations contained in 49 CFR Parts 100-199 and also qualified to enforce Parts 200-299. I have worked in the industry for 57 years. My career began as a locomotive fireman and engineer on the Erie Lackawanna Railroad on September 6, 1967. I was subsequently promoted to Trainmaster-Road Foreman of Engines on the Consolidated Rail Corporation (aka, Conrail) in 1977. In 1983 was hired by the U.S. Department of Transportation / Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as a Hazardous Materials (HM) Inspector. In 1991 I was again promoted as a HM Specialist to the FRA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where I remained until my retirement at the conclusion of my government career in 2010. Since that time I have worked doing various consulting duties for railroads, railroad repair companies, other consulting companies, the government, and as an expert witness...

Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Accident investigation and reconstruction, forensic engineering, personal injury, highway safety, structural analysis, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), airbag & seatbelt, guardrails, patent infringement; slip, trip & falls; crashworthiness, fuel tank, and pipelines analysis

Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 28 years of superior expertise in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, accident investigation and reconstruction, personal injury, highway safety, forensic engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and structural analysis. We also conducted lots of research on guardrails, airbag & seatbelt fatalities/injuries; slip, trip & falls; patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, fuel tank, and pipelines. ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural, crashes, and impact-related problems. We conducted a wide variety of successful projects and accident reconstruction analyses for many government agencies, private industry, and engineering and law firms....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

...Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Masters degree in International Business Administration. Expert Witness at the intersection of mechanical engineering, business practices, and standard of care.  Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer....

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Automation, Robotics, Machine, Design, Mechatronics, Dynamics, Motion Control, Vibration, Segway, Product Liability, Machine Vision, Sensors, Traction, Tire Mechanics, Cranes, Warnings, ASRS

Twenty years of experience developing and implementing mechatronic, motion control, and automation technologies. Founder of a motion-control technology company where the industry-recognized motion-control technologies were key drivers in the acquisition of his company 5 years after inception by a global leader in automation. Served as CTO at a world-class supplier of large-scale automation, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear handling solutions. Responsibilities include providing technical oversight of critical projects; identifying and mitigating areas of high technical risk; leading in the creation of cutting-edge control, automation, and robotic technologies; directing R&D efforts; managing the business’ technology portfolio; and disseminating and facilitating the use of best-practice engineering methodologies. Adjunct Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he lectures on various engineering topics. These include: Dynamics, Advanced Controls, Vibrations,...

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Mechanical engineering, industrial process, industrial design, energy modeling, energy control, steam production, fluid transfer, process analysis, heat exchange, piping, pumps

...I have designed mechanical parts and machinery, some using unusual materials and/or features. I have experience in worker sound exposure investigation and remediation, as well as "fence line" acoustical research. Trained for patent litigation. My professional licenses are in Washington, California, Florida (Ret), and British Columbia (former).

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components. I was a certified forklift operator and crane operator. I always keep current my forklift operator's license to operate all types of forklifts, and I am certified to train and certify forklift operators. I am also certified to operate and certify others to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms also known as aerial personnel lifts....

Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - intersection crash, motorcycle safety training, throttle, brakes, engine, rollover, EDR, surveillance video, dashcam, telematics, ATV UTV SxS, snowmobile, watercraft, PWC, skateboard, scooter, off-road, OHV, racetrack, OHRV, motocross, ABS, ESC, failure, drivetrain, BMX, bike, Harley-Davidson

...He is a skilled mechanic and adept at testing products or vehicles to collect objective data. An experienced instructor, he has testified as an expert witness in depositions, trials, and mediations since 2008. His engineering career with motorcycles and ATVs spans two decades of product development at OEM suppliers, crash analysis at forensic firms, and defect evaluations at a vehicle testing firm. He has evaluated large-scale recalls and crashes involving vehicle stability, controls, electronic aids, suspension, and overall vehicle design. He has consulted manufacturers on product design and the US Border Patrol on ATV safety. He is a lifelong powersports enthusiast and enjoys applying insights gained from off-road racing, performance vehicle tuning, and his first-hand experiences of vehicle crash behavior. Mr. Beloy graduated with honors from Minnesota State University with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering....

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Conveyors, Elevators, Material Lifts, Industrial Controls, Dynamic Analysis, Animations, Forensic Engineering, Intellectual Property, Freight Lifts, ASME Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Products Liability, Lifting Systems, Material Handling, Machinery, Patents.

...Engineering specialties include machine design, dynamic system analysis and animation (multi-body physics, motion analysis), hydraulic lifts and systems, heavy mechanical drives for lifting and other material handling applications, finite element analysis. Very active in ASME safety codes and standards.

HVAC - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Site Discovery for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Venting Issues Related to CO, Carbon Monoxide Inspections, Ventilation, System Design Flaws, Mechanical Deficiencies, Indoor Air Quality

Roger Strand of Strand Consulting and Mechanical, has over 60 years in the HVAC business and has been working extensively as a an expert witness for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning since 2006. He has a Utah State Contractors License 12250871-5501 with classifications S410 and S350 He has worked on 16 cases as an expert witness related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting, defective equipment, improper service protocols, and installed system deficiencies. Rogers other specialties include: Identifying and solving complex problems related to HVAC mechanical deficiencies, indoor air pollution, HVAC system design flaws, venting issues, and air distribution design inadequacies. His Curriculum Vitae provides insight into his qualifications as an expert witness in the many fields listed....