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Accident Investigations — California

Accident investigation California expert witnesses, profiled here, may consult on traffic accident investigations, as well as aviation, maritime, industrial and construction accidents, sporting and recreational accidents, and all other forms of accidents, often involving personal injury or property damage. They may provide forensic services in matters of skid marks, tire marks, trajectory, speed, etc. They may also opine on the preservation of accident scenes and evidence.

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Chula Vista, CA

Brian H. Kleiner, Ph. D., M.B.A.

Expert in sexual harassment, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, wrongful termination, discrimination, ADA, FMLA, hiring, improper employment screening, compensation, benefits/retirement plans, etc. Former HR manager for Ford Motor Co.

Lynden J. & Associates, Inc.

Providing court reporting, audio transcription services. 35 yrs +. Transcription expert, Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Cell: (800) 972-3376. Rate: $5.00/min, $9.76/per page Spanish

Motorcycle Expert Witness — William Nash

Motorcycle expert, 50 years riding experience, 25 year MC shop owner, advanced degrees, safe riding and operation, motorcycle technical expert, industry standards, shop standard of care, failure analysis, product defects, modifications, rider error.

Santa Barbara, CA

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (855) 808-1500

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Paul L. Wertheimer — Crowd Management Strategies

International crowd safety consultant and expert witness, with expertise in safety standards and guidance, planning, training, venue and event management; crowd events of all types. Search terms: Paul Wertheimer crowd

Los Angeles, CA

Walter Wiley and Company- Accident Reconstructionist

Accident investigation and reconstruction specialist, retired LA Sheriff’s Dept. (28+ yr), with extensive experience in pedestrian accidents and human factors, advanced reconstruction, and crash data recorder retrieval. LA Superior Court qualified.

Christopher Gayner — Expert Reconstruction Company LLC

Traffic Accident Reconstruction Expert in cases involving autos, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Complete case analysis: vehicle/site inspections, reconstruction, human factors, biomechanics, causation analyses, expert testimony.

Santa Barbara, CA

Raymond P. Paladino — Expert Technical Investigations, ETI

Forensic Examiner, Criminal Defense, Accident Reconstruction Expert, 30 yrs experience. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Cell (805) 207-7065. Rate: $200 per Hr. Slip & Falls, wide range of forensic reconstructive and engineering service

Captain Eugene J. Hickey Jr. — Kenai Navigation International

Maritime safety and navigation expert witness provides litigation services including: rules of the road; accident investigation; boating safety; maritime law; vessel accident reconstruction; right of way. Retired U.S. Coast Guard captain (28 years).

Accident Investigations

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety and Compliance Consultant, ~40 yr, acts as an expert witness in the areas of: accident analysis of commercial vehicles (truck/bus) and fork lifts; commercial vehicle and forklift driver training and evaluation standards. [Non-public Profile Id 53723]

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

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James C Jeffery III PE, PTOE

Traffic engineering and transportation planning expert, 35+ yr experience, acts as expert witness re: roadway design defect and design immunity, including collision site investigation, construction zone accident investigation, accident hazard review, etc.

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (408) 377-6222

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Peter M.W. Dill — Dill Engineering

Automotive and Biomechanics Engineer provides expert witness services in accident reconstruction, relating to motor vehicles, including biomechanical injury analysis, product design and manufacture defect, failure analysis.

Laguna Niguel, CA

William Kunzman, PE — Kunzman Associates, Inc.

Traffic engineer, 40+ years, and experienced expert witness (500+ cases) in matters of: motor vehicle accidents; traffic impact analysis; traffic planning; traffic operations and design; safety; pedestrians. Biggest cases $12.3 million and $10.3 million.

Carl A. Beels, MS — Beels & Associates, Inc.

Human factors engineer since 1983. HF and safety forensic expert since 1993; accident investigation and reconstruction; pedestrian and driver PRT, attention and visibility. BA, Psychology; MS, Safety Management and Engineering Technology

D&S Investigations

Provides traffic accident investigation & reconstruction expert witness services, including issues of time, distance, speed, damage analysis, collision forces, and causation factors. Biomechanics in collisions, slip & falls, Playgrounds, Codes, et

Forensics International

Professor Emeritus with over 30 years of experience as an expert witness and forensic examiner in over 700 cases related to traffic accidents, product liability, fire cause and origin involving Automobiles, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATVs, ATC’s Motor Homes

Christopher K. Wilson

Vehicle safety, sensors and systems consultant specializing in intellectual property and accident reconstruction. I provide reports and testimony related to advanced vehicle systems and their development and use.

Redwood City, CA

Ryszard Szymani, PhD — Director and Safety Consultant, Wood Machining Institute

Over 42 years of experience in industrial and home accidents investigation with woodworking equipment and cutting tools. Since 1978 has consulted in over 300 cases and testified in courts of Arizona, California, Florida and New York.

Walnut Creek, CA

Kenneth A. Solomon, PhD — Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses

Our staff of forensic scientists specialize in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors, adequacy of warnings, building codes, construction defect, failure analysis and computer simulations. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel.

Woodland Hills, CA

Robert L. Ditchey — Airline and Aviation Expert Witness

Aeronautical Engineer specializes in: aviation accident investigation; aviation maintenance and flight operations; 14 CFR aviation regulations; aircraft design and performance; purchase, lease agreements; maintenance records and procedures; MRO contracts

Marina Del Rey, CA

Privateyez Investigative Solutions

30 + yrs exp. in areas of: motorcycles, ATVs and Off-Road Race vehicle operation and service, electrical diagnostic, fuel injection, powertrain, motorcycle safety and inspection, motorcycle impact velocities as well as product defect and failure analys

Accident Investigations

Fingerprints and criminal forensics expert witness, experience in all kinds of criminal cases. Experienced in Police Department Forensic Services, 23+ years. Rate: $100 per hr. [Non-public Profile Id 57816]

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

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Garrett Forensics

Provides forensic engineering services in litigation matters in a broad range of engineering issues across the United States.

Martin O. Firestone, BS, IA — Expert Witness Solutions LLC/SP

Automobiles, motorcycles and Motocross technologist (37+ yr) specializes in technical research, forensic examination, failure and root cause analysis, accident reconstruction and product liability matters. Experienced expert witness (12+ yr).

Los Angeles, CA

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (800) 469-5480

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Robert W. Lillywhite — National Technical Review

Offers traffic accident reconstruction expert witness services (Superior and Federal Courts), specializing in low speed collisions, including matters involving motorcycle, trucks, buses, and vehicle/pedestrian accidents. California Highway Patrol, 27 yr.

Shingle Springs, CA

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (530) 672-1445

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Gemini Consulting, Inc. Standards of Care for tire retailers anywhere in the US

Investigation of automotive/tire business standards-of-care, inspection of tires, a Has inspected over 2600 vehicles - numerous depo/trials.Plaintiff expert on $27 million jury verdict against Wal*Mart for failure to inspect a tire.

Gustavo A. Nystrom, PhD, PE — Amador Newtonian Engineering

Mechanical failure analysis and accident reconstruction; analysis of vehicle collisions and vehicle response to operator input; dynamics, impact, and vibration; analysis of solids and fluids; tire mechanics and design; physics and computer models; etc.

Robert P. Gelhart, Ed. D.

Emeritus Professor, Consultant in Education & Psychology, Licensed educational psychologist provide litigation support in special education matters, particularly those relating to negligent school supervision.

David J. Leggett, PhD, CChem, MRIC — Leggett Technical Consulting

Chemical process safety expert witness, experienced in compliance, risk analysis and accident investigations, in hazard identification studies, risk assessments and audits, OSHA compliance reviews and audits, runaway reactions, highly hazardous chemicals

Playa Del Rey, CA

Peter R. Leffe, BsME, MArch, ATP, AIA, NCARB

Provides accident investigation and reconstruction and expert testimony in the fields of Mechancal engineering and Architecture. Interest areas include, General Aviation, Snow Skiing, Architecture, ADA. Investigation & reconstruction, expert testimony

Marina Del Rey, CA

Larry Grandy — Aviation Accident Consultants

Aviation (48+ yr) expert consult and medical helicopter pilot provides accident investigation, research and analysis, military and civilian mishaps. Civilian and military (U.S. Marine Corps) ratings and designations, flight instructor, pilot, FAA Check.

Areas of Expertise: Aircraft & Aviation; Aircraft & Airplanes

Tel: (760) 729-6298

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Saurwein Automotive Services Inc

Automotive mechanical expert provides litigation support and expert witness testimony in relation to auto repair standards fire and theft analysis, lemon law, auto fraud, accident investigation, collision damage, failure analysis & forensic testing.

Areas of Expertise: Autos

Tel: (818) 972-2602

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Steve Meyer, Partner — Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering

Mechanical engineer experienced in automotive safety, crashworthiness and automotive restraint systems issues, provides safety component testing, including vehicle restraint systems, seat belts, seats, accident reconstruction and investigation services.

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (805) 964-0676

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Anthony F Andreoni, P.E. — A^2 Consulting Engineers

Forensic engineer provides litigation support and expert witness services in automobile accident investigations and reconstruction, including analysis of mechanical component failures, passive restraint failures, emissions, and event data recorders.

Areas of Expertise: Autos

Tel: (916) 505-7721

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Bransford Pickett, PE — Forensic Engineering and Applied Science Institute

Provides forensic mechanical engineering support in accident investigations and reconstructions, failure analysis and process simulation, specialized in cranes, rigging, aerial devices, conveyors, forklifts, scissors lifts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Chula Vista, CA

Gary Ross — Ross Reconstruction and Investigations

Provides accident reconstruction services, including crash data retrieval, and in matters involving motor vehicle, pedestrian as well as motorcycle collisions.

Michael C. Oliveira — Visual Forensic Analysis, Inc.

Traffic Accident Investigator and Reconstructionist provides litigation support and expert witness service, including issues in workers compensation and liability claims, OSHA and MSHCA compliance issues and inspections and heavy construction safety

Anita M. Kerezman — Kerezman Transportation Safety & Accident Analysis Serv

Certified Director of Safety provides heavy commercial vehicle accident investigations, specializing in regulatory compliance, motor carrier responsibility, cargo loading and unloading, cargo securement, air brakes, on-board electronics usage, GPS systems

Palm Springs, CA

Areas of Expertise: Trucking Accidents & Safety; Trucks

Tel: (480) 246-5480

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Mary Ann Lutz — Lutz & Company, Inc.

Transcription expert, including electronic court reporting, transcription and AAERT Certification matters. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Cell: (626) 695-6222. Rate: $5.25/page

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (626) 303-1113

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Michael M. Agbaba — Easy Safety Solutions

OSHA Safety Compliance Consultant provides forensic accident investigations and analysis, injury causation evaluations, component failure analysis, incl. issues of: machine guarding; electrical, facility and construction safety; PSM and chemical safety

Areas of Expertise: Machine Guarding

Tel: (888) 729-8946

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Richard C. Rinker

Provides accident investigation and reconstruction services in civil and criminal matters, including automobiles, motorcycles, pedestrians, as well as issues of traffic safety and hazardous materialstransportation. Retired, LAPD.

Diamond Bar, CA

Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction

Tel: (909) 595-1945

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Don H. Gritton, CHP (Ret.) — Collision Analysis & Reconstruction

Traffic accident reconstructionist (40+ yr) provides expert witness services in all aspects of accident investigations, including vehicle dynamics, in matters involving automobiles, bicycles, buses, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians

Areas of Expertise: Bus Accidents & Safety; Buses and Passenger Vans

Tel: (951) 776-2106

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Steven Rank — Rank Investigations

Provides accident investigation expert litigation support services, including crash data retrieval (CDR), evidence detection and preservation, aerial photography and underwater search and recovery, as well as traditional private investigation services

Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations

Tel: (209) 526-2025

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Chris A. Rathbun — Accident Analysis & Consulting

Specializes in traffic enforcement, accident investigation, CDR downloads and accident reconstruction with expertise in commercial vehicles, high stability rollovers and restraint systems.

Areas of Expertise: Trucking Accidents & Safety; Trucks

Tel: (530) 246-2773

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Randy D. Roxson, ESQ, CFEI — Fire Design Inc.

Provides full service fire protection consulting and litigation support, including accident investigation/reconstruction and code compliance analysis. Retired California State Fire Marshal, Chief of Operations and Attorney at Law.

Areas of Expertise: Fire, Arson & Explosions

Tel: (209) 368-2948

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James A. Smith, MSEE — Smith Consulting Co.

Electrical Engineer provides accident investigation and reconstruction, expert witness opinions and trial testimony in matters involving electrical accidents, electric shock, electrical shock and electrocution

Santa Barbara, CA

Areas of Expertise: Electrical Engineering

Tel: (805) 687-7911

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Mark A. Webber, Registered Consulting Arborist & Board-Certified Master Arborist

Mark Webber is a Board-Certified Master Arborist and Horticulturist with nearly 47 years of relevant professional experience. He provides investigations, reports, and testimony in matters related to Tree and Horticultural matters.(Available Nationwide)

West Chester, OH

Top Expert in FIRE | CODES | SECURITY

Degreed and Licensed Engineer (PE) of Fire Protection Engineering plus specialized expertise in Building Codes and ASIS Certified in Security (CPP & PSP). Executive leader in the A/E/C industry - Engineering resilience into the built environment.

New Orleans, LA

Allen J. Becker, Certified Consulting Meteorologist

Certified Consulting Meteorologist specializing in forensic meteorology. I have over 30 years’ experience and over 160 cases. I have testified via deposition or court testimony in 38 cases.

GEO Associates

Provides litigation support including groundwater pollution and data analysis, forensic geology and geophysics, hydrology modeling, and forensic meteorology including weather event re-construction and force majeure cases

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