Failure Analysis Expert Witnesses in Idaho

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

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 IP and wfailure 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

Star, Idaho

Demolition, Safety - expert witness, demolition consulting, building demolition, demolition safety expert, demolition accident, failure analysis, industrial demolition, selective demolition, high-reach demolition, debris and site clearing, OSHA demolition, demolition negligence, regulatory compliance, Environmental, demolition contract dispute

Demolition Expert Witness | 36 Years Experience | Industrial, Commercial & Structural | OSHA Compliance & Accident Investigation I am a demolition professional and expert witness with over 36 years of experience in industrial, commercial, and structural demolition. I provide litigation support in construction disputes, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance matters, offering clear, defensible opinions grounded in decades of field experience and industry knowledge. My expertise includes forensic analysis of demolition-related incidents such as structural failures, building collapses, equipment-related accidents, and jobsite safety violations. I am retained by attorneys, insurance carriers, and contractors to evaluate causation, assess liability, and determine compliance with applicable safety standards, including OSHA regulations and accepted demolition practices. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management and am a Certified Demoliti...

Boise, Idaho

Human Factors, Products Liability - Mechanical, Industrial, Safety Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Human Factors, Product Liability, Warnings, Labels, Defects, Visibility, Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, OSHA, Construction, Equipment Failures, Industrial Accidents, Power Utility Accidents, Insurance Claims, Photogrammetry

Dr. Aleksander has a diversified Engineering background with specific experience (50 years) in Manufacturing, Cost Analysis, Consulting Engineering, Engineering Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Research, Lecturing, and Technical / Litigation Forensic Engineering Investigations of accidents and equipment failures. He has worked extensively in heavy industry (conveyors, biomass boilers, electric utilities) as well as the Forensic Engineering practice. Dr. Aleksander was the founding chair of the ASTM committee E58 on Forensic Engineering. He worked overseas on some 40 occasions in multiple South East Asia locations, and was involved in innovative efforts in international plastics mitigation. His academic credentials (Ph.D. Human Factors and Safety Engineering) bring a solid foundation to issues regarding product liability, warnings, labels, and use, based on a decades of development and research, and standards. This training also compliments Dr. Aleksander's experience...