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Failure Analysis

Failure analysis expert witnesses are listed herein who may consult and testify on matters of product failure, metal failure and structural failure. Failure analysis experts may provide forensic analysis of materials failure, stress analysis, fracture analysis and structural analysis, and friction wear analysis. These expert witnesses may have specific expertise in matters of microstructure failure, failure cause, product performance vehicle mechanical failure and related issues.
 
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Kenneth R. Pytlewski, PhD, — Anamet, Inc.

Professional engineering firm provides forensic engineering, failure analysis and expert witness services in a broad range of matters. On-site laboratory provides accredited mechanical testing and inorganic chemical analysis and metallurgical evaluation.
Hayward, CA
Areas of Expertise: Failure Analysis
Tel: (800) 377-7768
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Charles W. Perry

Forensic Engineer provides failure analysis and accident reconstruction of building and industrial accidents, fires and explosions, automobile accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, incl. evaluations of products, construction sites, industrial facilities.
San Mateo, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Engineering
Tel: (650) 638-9546
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Glenn D. Peterson, PE

Fire Protection Engineer provides expert opinions of fire protection systems design (sprinklers, standpipes, pumps, fire alarms, foam, halon, dry chemical, others); fire protection equipment failure analysis; fire causation; propane/gas fires, explosions
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Fire Protection
Tel: (510) 725-2743
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Gordon Lakso, PE

Metallurgy Engineer (35+ yr) expert witness in metals, composites, plastics and polymers product defect failures. Provides: on-site inspection; scanning electron microscopy; metallography; optical microscopy; hardness testing; macro-photography; etc.
Lafayette, CA
Areas of Expertise: Steel & Metals; Metallurgy
Tel: (925) 939-8595
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Lee A. Eliseian — IFTI, Inc.

Flooring consultant, contractor and inspector (30+ years) provides expert witness services in construction, relating to concrete slab moisture and pH testing, floor covering failure analysis and moisture mitigation, damage estimates, etc.
Concord, CA
Areas of Expertise: Flooring
Tel: (800) 490-3657
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Donald W. Danmeier, AIA — Danmeier Architects

Architect specializing in building failure analysis and remediation processes provides expert witness services related to construction defects, including defect investigations, defect remediation and construction contract administration.
Novato, CA

David M. Sonne — Vehicle Mechanical & Accident Reconstruction

Civil/Structural Engineer, Attorney and General Contractor provides property/casualty, accident reconstruction and vehicle mechanical failure analysis services, including fire cause/origin, airbag and brake failure, storm and roof damage, water intrusion
Phoenix, AZ
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (602) 992-8627
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Derek B. Zahl, PhD, PE - Engineering Design & Testing Corp.

Mechanical, Materials/Metallurgical Engineer provides litigation support and expert witness testimony in a broad range forensic engineering issues of materials, product liability and product failure matters.
Santa Rosa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Failure Analysis
Tel: (707) 578-9030
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Timothy M. Pebler — Collision Dyanmics, LLC

Provides accident investigation and reconstruction services, including crash data recorder (CDR) downloads, scene mapping, analysis of seat belt usage and airbag deployments, photogrammetry, crash simulations, failure analysis, lamp examination.
Tempe, AZ
Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations
Tel: (480) 759-4807
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Dr. Thomas Read, PhD, Principal, Read Consulting, LLC

Materials Failure Analysis expert with 25+ years in manufacturing and as an expert witness in glass failure analysis, metallurgy, factory safety, failure analysis, bottle and window failure, manufacturing defects, patent disputes.
Santa Rosa, CA

Paul R. Gruen — Topgun Collision Reconstruction

Provides collision and failure analysis, and reconstruction in all types of traffic accidents, including both civil and criminal matters. Services include: 3D Crash simulation and animation. Licensed private investigator. Retired, Arizona Highway Patrol.
Sierra Vista, AZ
Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations
Tel: (520) 458-5516
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Accident Reconstruction

Firm provides: vehicle accident reconstruction; crash data download and analysis; vehicle dynamics simulation; model occupant and human dynamcis simulation; 3D visualizations; biomechanical; slip/trip and fall; failure analysis (electro-mechanical) [Non-public Profile Id 52487]
Salt Lake City, UT
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Adam K. Aleksander, PhD, PE, CSP

Forensic engineer expert in product liability, equipment failure and defects, human factors, visibility, and ergonomics litigation matters, incl. metallurgy, photogrammetry, construction, safety engineering, OSHA, industrial accidents, power utility
Boise, ID
Areas of Expertise: Failure Analysis
Tel: (208) 321-0200
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Robertson Engineering Investigations (REI)

Forensic engineering firm that provides fire investigation origin and cause, fire science, accident investigation and reconstruction, and general product failure analysis, including crash data recovery (airbags, commercial vehicles)
Mesilla Park, NM
Areas of Expertise: Construction Accidents; Construction Safety
Tel: (575) 644-9595
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Anselmo Najera, MSME Herrera Stafford & Associates

Mechanical forensic and consulting engineer in design and analysis provides failure analysis and automobile accident reconstruction services. Firm provides forensic and consulting engineering and metallurgical services.
El Paso, TX
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (915) 534-3995
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Steel & Metals

metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, FEA, microstructure, corrosion, wear, metallurgy, engineering [Non-public Profile Id 48163]
Portland, OR
Areas of Expertise: Steel & Metals; Metallurgy
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Bernard D. Maddox, PE — Talbott Associates, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer provides stress and failure analysis of mechanical components, fire investigations and automobile accident reconstruction.
Portland, OR
Areas of Expertise: Fire, Arson & Explosions
Tel: (503) 256-3852
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Wayne M. Slagle, PE — Accident Reconstruction & Engineering, Inc.

Offers engineering, expert testimony and forensic services in issues of: auto theft; automotive systems; defect and failure analysis; fire investigation; industrial heavy equipment; metals and material; motorcycle/moped; crash data retrieval; pedestrian
Portland, OR

Shawn P. Ray, PE,ACTAR, ASE, CFEI — Case Forensics

Mechanical engineer specializing in vehicular accident reconstruction and component failure analysis in matters involving automobiles, motorcycles, tractor trailers and commercial vehicles, including high and low speed accidents
Portland, OR
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (503) 736-1106
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Olof H. Jacobson, MS, PE — Jacobson Forensic Engineering, Inc.

Engineer, specializes in motor vehicle accident reconstruction, failure analysis and product liability investigations, including machine guarding and design, involving anything from motor vehicles to construction cranes.
Littleton, CO
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (303) 948-9515
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Robert C. Eichler

Forensic Engineer provides highway accident reconstruction, automotive product analysis (crashworthiness, failure analysis, rollover propensity, etc) brakes, engines, construction/agricultural equipment)Heavy trucks accidents and crashworthiness
Vancouver, WA
Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations
Tel: 360-576-8880
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John S. Lund, PE

Structural engineer, expert in project management, failure analysis, condition assessments, acts as an expert witness, with specific expertise in concrete repair, post-tentioned concrete, foundation movement, expansive/collapsible soils, standard of care
Lakewood, CO
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (720) 544-8920
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Robert Davis

Consulting engineer provides litigation support in failure analysis, corrosion, wear and erosion issues, materials selection, engineering ceramics, and regulatory issues related to plant operations, including industrial and nuclear power facilities
Pasco, WA
Areas of Expertise: Corrosion
Tel: (509) 547-9807
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Brierley Associates Corporation

Provides forensic engineering services requiring expertise in geotechnical engineering, heavy construction, tunneling and trenchless pipeline construction, including subsurface investigations, document and data analysis, failure analysis, cost estimating,
Denver, CO
Areas of Expertise: Geotechnical Engineering
Tel: (303) 703-1405
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Thomas Feiereisen, M.S., P.E. — Ponderosa Associates, Ltd.

Engineer provides accident reconstruction expert witness services, including auto, truck, bus, motorcycle (on-road and off-road), ATV, and snowmobiles, as well as reconstruction of firearm accidents, automotive airbag anomalies, product failure analysis
Lafayette, CO
Areas of Expertise: Snowmobiles
Tel: (303) 666-8112
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Seth W. Bayer, PE — Ponderosa Associates

Engineer expert in accident reconstruction, new product development, power plant component testing and analysis, provides expert witness opinions and testimony, including mechanical and industrial failure analysis, motorcycle and snowmobile accidents,
Lafayette, CO
Areas of Expertise: Snowmobiles
Tel: (303) 666-8112
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Robert J. Caldwell, PE — Ponderosa Associates Ltd.

Forensic Civil Engineer in vehicle accident reconstruction 45 years provides expert witness services in: structural, mechanical and vehicle design, testing, failure analysis; highway safety design; skiing incidents; heavy trucks; railroad accidents
Westminster, CO
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (303) 666-8112
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Welding & Joining Management Group, WJMG

Forensic Expert/Metals Testing(Code & Contract Welding Compliance, Failure Analysis, Litigation/Expert Testimony)Dr. Jesse A. Grantham is a professional engineer in Colorado, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Washington and available by Comity in all others.
Frederick, CO

Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC

Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC provides consulting and litigation support services to clients around the United States. Our services include mechanical and electrical engineering failure analysis, accident investigation, fire cause/origin, and more.
Lubbock, TX

Trevor M. Newbery, PE — Jensen Hughes

Professional mechanical engineer provides traffic accident investigation and mechanical failure analysis services in matters involving passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and commercial vehicles.
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: 2067154115
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Accident Investigations

Mr. Steve MacInnis is a Senior Principal Consultant with over 40 years of engineering litigation and failure analysis investigation experience. This includes investigating and managing complex & multidisciplinary mechanical and civil losses. [Non-public Profile Id 52380]
Calgary, AB
Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Aircraft Accident Expert — Donald F. Knutson

Aircraft accident investigation expert witness provides reconstructions, airframe and powerplant systems failure analysis, component/system testing, and opinions on in-flight breakups, mid-air collisions, crashworthiness, fires, maintenance and drones.
Wichita, KS
Areas of Expertise: Aircraft & Aviation; Aircraft & Airplanes
Tel: (316) 734-5016
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Marc A. Meadows, PE — Meadows Analysis & Design, LLC

Mechanical engineer, 30+ yr, provides failure analysis and serves as an expert witness in industrial accidents, car crashes and claims of equipment/mechanical failure, experienced in the oil and gas, airline, food, construction, manufacturing industries.
Fort Worth, TX

Gregory W. Miller, PE — Miller Engineering Services

Provides forensic engineering, expert witness, and laboratory failure analysis in: electric shock and electrocution; failure analysis / product liability / personal injury analysis; construction safety, OSHA, NEC and NESC code compliance.
Cedar Park (Austin), TX

Edward Ingram, PE — Recon Engineering

Provides auto accident investigation and reconstruction expert witness services, including vehicle mechanical failure analysis and crash data retrieval, as well as analysis of industrial accidents, property damage, personal injuries, slips and falls
Austin, TX
Areas of Expertise: Accident Investigations
Tel: (512) 560-2088
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Ronald Munson, PE --Ron Munson Associates

Power plant equipment evaluation and reliability expert witness, including investigations on combustion turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, piping, boiler, and related components. Metallurgical engineering and materials consulting firm.
Round Rock, TX
Areas of Expertise: Steel & Metals; Metallurgy
Tel: (512) 587-6526
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Reza Mirshams PhD, PE - Metallurgical Engineering

Independent engineering consulting firm that provides technical services in forensic metallurgical engineering, product defects, corrosion engineering technology, materials failure analysis, and materials selection for design.
Frisco, TX

Dr. R. Caig Jerner, Ph.D., P.E. — J.E.I. Metallurgical, Inc.

Provides metallurgical expert witness services, including failure analysis and engineering, accident reconstruction, root cause analysis and product reliability assessments.
Dallas, TX

Randall King, PhD, PE — King Professional Engineering

Engineer -mechanical , 35+ yr, mech design, 15 patents, patent litigation, products liability, oilfield & auto design, failure analysis, expert testimony, pumps, compressors, high-pressure, industrial & ag equipment & accidents, consumer produ
Dallas, TX

John A. Thomazin, MSME, P.E., DFE

Provides civil, mechanical and forensic engineering services in matters of product liability, construction defects, property loss, failure analysis, including issues involving buildings and machines. Licensed in Nebraska and Colorado.
Orlando, FL

Bradley N. Plank, PE

Mechanical and Materials (metals and plastics) Engineer, 30+ yr in manufacturing in the metals processing industries, 25+ yr in failure analysis and investigation of claims in cases of loss or injury. Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator.
Dallas, TX

Richard J. Miller, PE, CFEI — Rally Engineering

Electrical Engineer and Fire and Explosion Investigator, 37+ yr experience in power and lighting systems for all building types, provides failure analysis (design, construction, misuse). Serves as an expert witness, incl. matters of grounding, lighting.
Sachse, TX
Areas of Expertise: Electrical Engineering
Tel: (972) 414-3737
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Ted T. Sokol, PhD, PE — FAAR Consulting Co.

Civil Engineer (PhD) and Accident Reconstructionist (38+ yr) provides forensic engineering litigation support services and expert witness testimony, including failure analysis and the investigation and analysis of industrial and construction accidents
Omaha, NE
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (402) 572-9164
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Seasoned Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Performs forensic investigations in industrial and commercial accidents; vehicle accidents; product and equipment failure analysis (appliances, tools, machinery, equipment, industrial, oil field, marine, residential) and related issues.
Corpus Christi, TX
Areas of Expertise: Pipelines & Pressure Vessels
Tel: (361) 887-9388
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Tom Benton, AMS — Marine Damage Consultants, LLC

Marine Surveyor, 30+ years experience, provides condition and valuation surveys, damage appraisals, recreational boating accident investigations, causation failure analysis and expert witness testimony in matters of recreational vessels.
Ketchum, OK
Areas of Expertise: Marine Valuation
Tel: (918) 782-1001
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Billy S. Cox, Jr. — Billy Cox Group

Provides crash analysis and reconstruction, biomechanical analysis, component failure analysis, fraud analysis and biomedical engineering, with specific expertise in assessing crash severity, injury mechanism and injury causation
Navasota, TX
Areas of Expertise: Accident Reconstruction
Tel: (979) 595-1233
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Henry Chamberlain —

Expert forensic glass and glazing litigation support, including: glazing system design; simulations; failure analysis; fractography; finite element analysis (FEA); optics; acoustics;energy efficiency; process control; testing; codes & standards;safety
Overland Park, KS
Areas of Expertise: Glass
Tel: (913) 261-3500
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

David E. Hendrix, PE — Hendrix Group, Inc.

Metallurgical engineering consultant provides forensic failure analysis investigations of equipment, metal, alloy and non metal failure, corrosion-related issues, as well as performing fitness for service analysis of equipment that has deteriorated.
Houston, TX

ACS Engineering & Safety, Ltd.

Engineering firm provides litigation support and expert witness testimony in: accident reconstruction, failure analysis, fire cause, and safety. Provides site and materials investigations, laboratory testing, evidence collection and storage
Houston, TX
Areas of Expertise: Laboratory Testing; Analytical & Consulting Labs
Tel: (281) 353-8224
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

EFI Global, Inc.

Forensic engineering, mechanical & automotive failure analysis, accident investigation & reconstruction
Houston, TX