Expertise: "Handling Difficult and Complicated Matters" $160 per hour Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Collisions, Biomechanics, Injuries, Safety Engineering, Seatbelts, Child Seats, Airbags, OSHA Compliance, Industrial Safety, ForkLift Truck, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regs FMCSA, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regs FMVSS, Material Handling, Cranes, Scaffolds, Ergonomics, Helmets, Products Safety, Motorcycle, Trucks, Bus, Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Bikes, Rollovers, Slip Trip & Falls, Animations, Building Codes, Safety Regs, Construction Site Safety, Amusement Rides, Tools, Tires, Vehicle Fires, Construction Equipment, Transportation Regulations, Injuries, Low Speed Impacts, Work Zones, Machine & Equipment Guarding, Human Factors, Hazards, Premesis Liability, Building Codes, Handicap ADA Standards, Regulations, CDR Crash Data Recorder, Mechanical Parts, Brakes, Traffic Signs & Control Devices, Industrial Products, Warning Signs, Ergonomics. 30 years exp. experts, BSOSH, MSOSH, PhD Safety Engineering & Injury Biomechanics, PSP, CECD

See web site for additional info or email us.

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Peter Leffe offers Consultation services and Expert Witness testimony in Accident Investigation and Reconstruction. Mr. Leffe has conducted numerous investigations and reconstructions for both plaintiff and defense firms, and has deposition and trial experience in both state and federal courts.

Areas of Specialization:

Failure Analysis of Materials and Structures

Stress Analysis of Structural and Mechanical Components

Wreckage Analysis

Structural Reconstruction

Design Defects

Manufacturing Defects

Construction Defects

Aviation Accidents

Sports and Recreation Accidents

Background:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering with Metallurgy, Indiana Institute of Technology.
Master of Architecture, University of California Berkeley.
Diploma in Accident Investigation, University of Southern California

Licensed and Registered Architect
Member American Institute of Architects
Diplomat of the National Counsel of Architectural Registration Boards
Airline Transport Rated Pilot

For detailed information, please refer to web site www.PLeffe.com.

William R. Acorn, P.E., FASHRAE, is principal and founder of Acorn Consulting Services, LLC (ACS). For over 30 years, he has been involved in the Engineering Analysis and Design of hundreds of projects ranging from Institutional Laboratories to Cleanroom Facilities for the semiconductor industry.

Mr. Acorn has significant experience as an Expert Analyst of System Design, System Failures, Code Compliance issues and Cause/Effect relationships of problems related to the built environment. Mr. Acorn has received numerous awards for technical excellence and is recognized for his technical achievements, innovation and foresight by peers, associates and clients in the advanced technology industry.

Mr. Acorn is an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University; the author of the book Code Compliance for Advanced Technology Facilities; and a frequent lecturer to the industry and academia on a variety of technical topics related to building and cleanroom design, construction and project management.

Mr. Acorn is registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah. He is also registered with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

Forensic & Litigation Consulting

Analysis and evaluation of losses related to failed systems or other facility performance issues is provided on behalf of owners or attorneys. These services are provided with regard to deficiencies in HVAC Systems, Cleanrooms, Piping Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Construction Claims, Building and Fire Codes:

Litigation Consulting

Technical Analysis and Investigation

Claims Preparation and Analysis

Expert Testimony

Project Consulting

ACS assists their clients to optimize the outcome of new and retrofit facilities by providing a range of high level services including:

Strategic Planning: Conceptual Design; Feasibility Studies & Evaluations; Value Engineering

Facility Retrofit and Renovation Strategies

Program Management: Project Delivery Strategies; Selection of Design and Construction Teams

Design Consulting and Design Review

Code Compliance Analysis and Negotiation

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Edward J. Jensen, P.E., CSP is a Forensic Engineer and President of ACS Engineering and Safety, LLC. His company has experience in accident reconstruction, failure analysis, personal injury, fire losses, and safety evaluation regarding construction contracts and OSHA issues.

Mr. Jensen is a Certified Professional Engineer, Safety Professional and Safety and Health Official (CSHO) for Construction and General Industry. Mr. Jensen is on the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) and an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction and General Industry.

Mr. Jensen's Areas of Expertise:

Accident Reconstruction

Failure Analysis

Fire Cause Determination

Testing

Industrial Safety

Flight Safety

Project Management

Quality Assurance

System Integration

Materials Handling

Product Design

Product Management

Product Distribution

MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (TAARS)

AIS Forensic Testing Laboratory, Inc. is a provider of expert Forensic Engineering .

Expert in Fire Tube Boilers, Water Tube Boilers, which include - Steam, Hot Water, HTHW, Condensate -, Piping, and Furnace & Vapor Explosions and Steam Condensate Explosions as well as Steam Condensate Water Hammer.

Albert Ferrari, P.E., C.S.P. is a Mechanical Engineer and Safety Professional experienced in both the micro and in the macro focus. Mr. Ferrari is particularly sensitive to reliability, safety, and function. His Forensic Engineering experience includes 25 years in Accident Reconstruction, Causal Analysis, Failure Analysis, Codes, Standards and Regulations, Consulting and Testimony.

Mr. Ferrari provides Expert Witness Consulting and Testimony services to Defense attorneys, Plaintiff attorneys, Claims adjusters and Insurance companies.

Engineering Work Includes:

Automotive Engineering

Pedestrian Facilities

Machine Design

Thermal and Mechanical Energy Analysis

Structural Load and Stress Analysis

Piping and Tanks

System Safety and Human Factors Analysis for Design of Hazardous Equipment

Evaluations Include

Cause of Injury, Loss and Damage

Adequacy of Products, System, Materials

Standard of Care of Design, Use, Repair

Cause and Origin of Fires; Arson

Services Include:

Investigation and Consultation

Diagnostics, Testing and Analysis

Technical Photography and Video

Literature and Standards Studies

Codes and Regulations Analysis

Reports and Testimony

Evaluations

Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc. is a company that specializes in Rapid Product Development. Their engineers have had over 20 years developing the skills of new product design. Their innovative approach to product design can be seen in over 100 patents held by their engineers. When we create a product, we must sell it to our customer. We use resources such as our model shop, computer graphics and animations, full size prototypes and written descriptions to communicate our ideas to our customers. We effectively teach them about the product and its merits.

We apply the same skills we use in developing new products to our work as expert witnesses. We give honest, understandable opinions with the underpinning required to help attorneys, judges and jurors make good decisions.

Alpine Engineering's Design Experience reaches a number of industries including Refuse Equipment, Hydraulically Operated Equipment, Trucks and Related Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Manlifts, Industrial Equipment, Mobile Equipment, Material Handling, Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Trucks, Suspension Systems, Garbage Trucks, Front Loaders, Side Loaders, Automated Loaders, Rear Loaders, Rolloffs, Liftgates, Exercise and Sports Equipment, Trucking Equipment, Turf Care Equipment, Farming Equipment.

Alpine Engineering's Comprehensive Services include:

Product Development Innovative Concept Multi-Industry Experience Powerful Design Tools Full Service Fabricating Materials	Expert Witness Services Vast Technical Knowledge Intellectual Property Creative Display Presentations Great Reputation
Patent & Patent Related Issues Patent Searches Provisional Patent Complete with Illustrations Patent Infringement Review	Design Analysis Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Structural Integrity Tests Value Analysis

Degrees: Stanford Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering).

Specialties: Reconstruction of vehicular accidents; mechanical failure analysis; tire failure analysis; analysis of vehicle collisions and vehicle response to operator input; dynamics, impact and vibration; computer analyses of solids, fluids, and one-of-a-kind engineering mechanics problems; applied physics.

Qualifications:

Fifteen years of litigation experience.

Registered professional mechanical engineer in California.

List of 23 technical publications available.

Fluent speaker of Spanish.

Have worked for Failure Analysis, Exxon Production Research, the Uniroyal Tire Research Center, and Lockhead Missiles and Space.

Have taught engineering at Santa Clara University.

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New Jersey Office: PMB 4066 55 Madison Avenue - Ste 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 T: (973) 401-0010 F: (973) 401-0056

New Hampshire Office: Analytic Engineering 105 Juniper Ridge Road Gilford, NH 03249 T: (603) 293-4477 F: (603) 293-4142

Analytic Engineering combines Professional Engineering with Effective Communication. We offer Technical Analysis and Services in the Engineering field and provide experienced Expert Testimony to communicate the conclusions reached.

Engineering Services:

Mechanical Engineering Safety Engineering Vehicular Accident Reconstruction Failure Analysis Computer Animation

Premises Liability Patent Claim Analysis Product Design & Liabilty Product & Equipment Design Engineering Services

Steven R. Thomas, PE, the Principal Engineer at Analytic Engineering, earned his Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) at Widener University, Chester, PA in 1979 and a Master of Science in Engineering Science (Safety Engineering and Human Factors) at The New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1997.

Professional Experience: Steven R. Thomas, P.E. has worked for such organizations as General Motors, Thomas & Betts, General Cable and Breed Automotive Corporation. He has worked in the engineering fields of Research and Development, Product Design, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Industrial, Tooling, Safety, Facility Design, Failure Analysis and Accident Reconstruction. Since 1991 Mr. Thomas has worked as an Engineering Consultant in the Forensic field and has testified in numerous jurisdictions.

Mr. Jerry Zerg, AIA Emiritus, NCARB, ASLA, ASSE, ASID, IIDA, RDI, NCIDQ, IES, CSI, CCI, CCPM, ICC is a practicing multi-disciplined design and construction professional in the fields of Architecture, Landscaping, Construction, Interior Design, Safety, ADA, OSHA & Building Code Compliance, Safety, Lighting, Slip/Trip/Fall,Property Improvements and Furnishings. His initial professional practice began in 1959, his forensic services in 1981.

Mr. Zerg is a practicing professional in all of his disciplines and has been court qualified as an expert witness in all of his disciplines. Approximately 35% of his professional services deal in forensic matters, 50% Plaintiff and 50% Defendant. Mr. Zerg has testified in about 280 depositions, 50+ trials and 30+ arbitrations. He has testified in Federal and State Courts.

He is President of United Design Associate, Inc., a noted Design and Construction Company since 1959. He is the Founder/Dean of Interior Decorators Institute, an educational Institution in the field of interior design.

Mr. Zerg's Professional Designations are Architect, Landscape Architect, General Contractor, Safety Engineer, Interior Designer, Lighting Engineer, Store Planner, Construction Inspector and Certified Construction Project Manager.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Failure Analysis Defects and Damages Architecture Construction Specifications ADA ANSI and OSHA Standards Building Codes Accident Reconstruction Building Inspections Slip / Trip / Fall Arbitration and Mediation Insurance Claims Product Liability Appraisals and Valuations Scope of Loss Reports Contract Disputes

Landscaping and Hardscaping Interior Design Decks and Patios Drainage Systems Trees and Plants Safety Lighting Irrigation Systems Root Control Playgrounds Human Factors Carpets Roofing Tile / Stone Building Design Building Materials