Construction Equipment Expert Witnesses

LEESBURG, Florida

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Hydraulics, Air Conditioning, Machine Design, Construction Equipment, Automotive, Plumbing, Tractor, Lift, Crane, Accident Reconstruction, Ventilation, Fire, Cooling Tower, Welding, Generator, Pallet Jack, Drone, Failure Analysis, Energy Calculations, Pool

Mr. Niemann specializes in mechanical system failure analysis, vehicle systems analysis, construction defect investigations, product defects, firearms technology, unmanned aerial systems, and the reconstruction of accidents involving motor vehicles, cranes, forklifts, tractors, heavy equipment and pedestrians. He received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2017 and is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Mr. Niemann has experience in engineering consulting, project management for construction projects, traffic accident reconstruction and mechanical systems design and failure analysis. Mr. Niemann employs leading edge technologies in the preservation of evidence and the reconstruction of accidents. In addition, Mr. Niemann has several years of experience in the electrical, construction and maintenance industries, and in the analysis of failures and design of structural, generators, remote radiators, engines, HVAC, plumbing, pump...

Georgia

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Hydraulics, Air Conditioning, Machine Design, Construction Equipment, Automotive, Plumbing, Tractor, Lift, Crane, Accident Reconstruction, Ventilation, Fire, Cooling Tower, Welding, Generator, Pallet Jack, Drone, Failure Analysis, Energy Calculations, Pool

Mr. Niemann specializes in mechanical system failure analysis, vehicle systems analysis, construction defect investigations, product defects, firearms technology, unmanned aerial systems, and the reconstruction of accidents involving motor vehicles, cranes, forklifts, tractors, heavy equipment and pedestrians. He received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2017 and is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Mr. Niemann has experience in engineering consulting, project management for construction projects, traffic accident reconstruction and mechanical systems design and failure analysis. Mr. Niemann employs leading edge technologies in the preservation of evidence and the reconstruction of accidents. In addition, Mr. Niemann has several years of experience in the electrical, construction and maintenance industries, and in the analysis of failures and design of structural, generators, remote radiators, engines, HVAC, plumbing, pump...

White Heath, Illinois

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Mining Equipment, Construction Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Off-Highway Trucks, Large Mining Trucks, Hydraulic Systems, Exhaust Systems, Structural Analysis, Fatigue Failure, Bolted Joint Failure, Finite Element Analysis, Machinery Accident, Equipment Fire, Product Defect, Catastrophic Failure, Loss of Control

Eric Defend is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) with extensive experience in the design, testing, and analysis of large construction and mining equipment. At Caterpillar Inc., he has led engineering projects addressing critical safety, reliability, and performance issues in hydraulic, intake/exhaust, cooling, and structural systems for off-highway and large mining trucks. Mr. Defend specializes in identifying the root cause of complex mechanical failures, including those related to catastrophic breakdowns, warranty disputes, and safety incidents. His work has included conducting detailed failure analyses, overseeing prototype testing, leading design reviews for high-risk issues, and resolving major product reliability concerns. He has provided clear, data-driven findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, making him adept at explaining complex engineering principles in plain language. Areas of Expertise • Heavy equipment design and failure analysis (con...

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Human Factors, Warnings & Labels - Instructions, ANSI Z535, Safety Symbols, Human Error, Occupational Safety, Consumer Products, Children's Products, Chemical Hazard Communication, Motor Vehicles, Off-road and Recreational Vehicles, Boats Watercraft Watersports, Construction Equipment, Outdoor Power Equipment, Farm Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Firearms

Mr. Steven Hall holds a B.S.E. in Engineering Physics and an M.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has expertise in the fields of warnings and instructions design, ergonomics, human factors engineering, and product and occupational safety. Mr. Hall serves as Chairperson of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z535 Committee on Safety Signs and Colors. This committee establishes national consensus standards for, among other things, product safety labels and safety information in product manuals. He previously served as Chairperson of the ANSI Z535.4 Subcommittee on Product Safety Signs and Labels. He is a member and former Vice-Chairperson of the ANSI Z535.6 Subcommittee on Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials. He is also a member of the ANSI Z535.5 Subcommittee on Safety Tags and Barricade Tapes (for Temporary Hazards) and the Z535.2 Subcommittee on Environmental and ...

New York

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts

Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts

Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.

Texas

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts

Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.