Scientific Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

Expert Witness No. 811

Introduction

Expert 811 is an Automotive Engineer with 30+ books and publications and more than 25 years of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction experience. He holds Masters and Doctorate degrees in automotive mechanical engineering and highway safety. He is a widely recognized expert with professional memberships in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). During his career as an automotive engineering consultant, he has acted as a technical expert in more than 2,000 vehicle crash cases; deposed and testified in trials approximately 200 times; qualified in accident reconstruction and crashworthiness issues.

Expert 811’s clients include: U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Government of Singapore, Ryder Truck Leasing Co., Various Law Firms and Insurance Carriers. He is available for consultation, examination and expert testimony in the areas of:

Scientific Accident Reconstruction and Computerized Collision Analysis (EDCRASH, EDSMAC, EDSMAC4, EDSVS, EDVTS); “Black Box” Data Retrieval

Pedestrian, Motorcycle, Truck, Bicycle Collision Avoidance Analysis

Engineering Analysis of Low Speed Impacts

Vehicle Crashworthiness, Safety Performance and Standards Compliance

Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Defects and Safety Analysis.

Education

1982 Ph.D., Moscow Polytechnic Institute

1977 M.S.M.E. (summa cum laude), Moscow Automobile and Highway Engineering Institute

Continuing Education

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Michigan
Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

Northwestern University, Illinois
Vehicle Dynamics
Traffic Accident Reconstruction I
Traffic Accident Reconstruction II

Montgomery College, Maryland
Computer applications

AutoDesk Training Center, Maryland, AutoCAD 2000i

Engineering Dynamics (EDC) Simulations Training Course, California
EDSVS
EDVTS
EDSMAC
EDSMAC4

Institute of Police Technology and Management, Florida CDR Tool (“Black Box”) - User Certification Course

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Michigan, Automotive Glazing Materials

Courses Taught

Accident Reconstruction and Crashworthiness, University of Northern California

Professional Overview

Expert 811 has spent his entire career as an engineer in the fields of Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Highway and Vehicle Safety, Automotive Engineering and Transportation Management. He possesses considerable expertise in these areas and has demonstrated ability to lead and direct various research from concept inception through final introduction. This is evidenced by the numerous books and research papers that he has written and programs that he has successfully completed

Professional Experience

Comprehensive accident investigation and reconstruction of complex vehicular collisions utilizing all accepted scientific techniques; crash analysis, accident avoidance, collision causation analysis, vehicle dynamics (speed analysis, time-distance studies, point of impact location, examination of vehicle systems and specific components, driver identification); on-site inspections, examinations and analysis; developed and enhanced more than 10 methods of accident reconstruction investigations, including analysis of vehicle collision velocities; time and distance in specific circumstances; vehicle deceleration parameters; technical feasibility of crash avoidance

Engineering analysis of various aspects of automotive crashworthiness, collision energy management and occupant protection; brake systems engineering for cars and trucks; research on safety issues of automotive brakes; development of brake performance tests for new vehicles; engineering assessment of low speed crashes

Mechanical failure analysis of various vehicle components; vehicle performance and design evaluation; occupant restraint system performance review (seat belts, airbags), adequacy of occupant restraint systems; automotive design assessments related to injury causation claims; relationship analysis between defect, accident and injuries.

Expert Consulting Areas

Scientific Vehicle Accident Reconstruction; Comprehensive Engineering Analysis of Vehicular Crashes; Collision Avoidance Analysis; Computerized Vehicle Crash Simulations (EDCRASH, EDSMAC, EDSMAC4, EDSVS, EDVTS)

Crash Data Retrieval (“Black Box”) and Engineering Interpretation of Results

Automotive Engineering and Vehicular Product Design

Review and Evaluation of Vehicle Accident Cases

Mechanical Failure Analysis of Various Vehicle Components

Vehicle Crashworthiness, Safety Performance and Standards Compliance

Restraint Systems Usage and Performance

Engineering Analysis of Low Speed Crashes

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and administrative procedures related to rulemaking, defect investigations and product liability claims.

Professional Affiliations

Member of The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Member of The National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)

Publications

Available upon request