4CA Consulting & Reconstruction is a General Accident Reconstruction Company, providing Expert Services in the field of Accident Reconstruction, including:

• A complete an unbiased accident investigation, using the latest investigative means such as Crash Data Retrieval & Analysis.
• Crash Scene Analysis and Documentation: Vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles.
• Seat Belts and Child Safety-Seats usage analysis
• Occupant injury kinematics, speed determination, time - distance, drag factor with use of Vericom Vehicle Computer System.
• Traffic Studies.
• Crash Animation / Simulation, Map scenes, Crash Zone, CAD.

About Kevin Forcier: ACTAR Certified Reconstructionist: #2054. Retired from the Pennsylvania State Police in April of 2010 after 25 years of service. Accident Reconstructionist since 1990, last four years as a full time Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist responsible for the coverage of 3300 square miles of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Qualified Expert Witness in the field of Crash Reconstruction and related services.

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

B.E.C. Consulting, LLC was established in 1982. Since that time, we have provided top-level consulting engineering services and accident reconstruction to our clients; law firms, insurance companies, state and local agencies, manufacturing companies, and clients who are seeking product design analysis and other engineering related services.

Our engineers represent a broad range of engineering disciplines which enables us to work on a variety of cases using the team approach. The teams at B.E.C are comprised of Engineers, Technical Specialists, Graphics Specialists as well as Research and Administrative Personnel, so that each case is given personal attention and is handled efficiently and effectively. We are located in Tallahassee, Florida, but are active in AL, GA, MS, TN and SC. We have worked in almost every state in the United States, including Alaska.

Areas of Expertise:

All Areas of Accident Reconstruction

Failure Analysis

Product Design

Product Development

Product Delivery

Material Handling System

Computer Animation, Electronic Graphics and Video Reenactment

Every aspect of our firm is designed to serve our clients needs; conference rooms for mediations and depositions, a research and testing lab, secured evidence storage, facilities for expert inspections, and easy access to airport and hotel facilities for our out-of-town clients. We are truly a full service engineering firm.

Because of this team approach and a commitment to customer service, B.E.C. has attained regional and national recognition as a leader in forensic engineering services and new product development. This excellent example and tireless dedication to serving our client’s needs has resulted in a devoted client base and reputation second to none.

Dr. Charles Benedict, P.E. founded Benedict Engineering Company in 1982. He has over 35 years experience in the fields of product and machine design and analysis, vehicular accident reconstruction of all types, and product and system failure analysis. He has designed, developed, manufactured, and tested more than sixty different products and machine systems. Dr. Benedict is well respected in the fields of forensic engineering, product and machine system design and analysis and patenting.

Expertise:

Biomechanics Occupant Kinematics Vehicle Restraint Systems Vehicle Controlability Material Handling Patent Infringement

Automobile Accidents Pedestrian Accidents General Engineering Product Design Fire and Explosion Analysis Tractor / Trailer Accidents Electrical Issues

Dr. Jim Dobbs, P.E. is a principle in the organization and has been practicing forensic engineering for the past 12 years. He was a design/development engineer at General Electric for a decade prior to coming to BEC Consulting. He has extensive experience in product development and design and hold several patents. He is nationally known for metallurgical failure analysis and accident reconstruction. He has particular experience and knowledge with motorcycles and tractor-trailer accidents.

Expertise:

Metallurgy Medical Devices Railroad Accidents Seat Belts and Airbags Seatback Analysis Automobile Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents General Engineering Product Design Slip / Trip / Fall Tractor / Trailer Accidents

Dr. Brian Pfeifer, P.E. is also a principle with BEC Consulting, and has been practicing forensic engineering for over 15 years. He holds several patents on roadside safety devices and studied roadside safety at the University of Nebraska. He has considerable knowledge about maintenance of traffic plans and traffic engineering. He is equally knowledgeable about accident reconstruction, especially involving tractor-trailer accidents.

Expertise:

Roadside Hazards Vehicle Controllability Occupant Kinematics Roadway Design Guardrails and Bridges Biomedical Engineering

Automobile Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Tractor / Trailer Accidents Slip / Trip / Fall Product Design General Engineering

Dr. Ying Lu

Expertise:

Biomedical Analysis Occupant Kinematics Injury Causation Low Speed Accidents Recreational Injury Sports Injury General Engineering

Accident Reconstruction Pedestrian Accidents Bicycle Accidents Slip / Trip / Fall Product Design Ergonomics Human and Environment Interaction

Mrs. Traci Campbell, P.E.

Expertise:

Industrial Accidents Safety Analysis Product Design / Failure Analysis Slip / Trip / Fall Guarding / Warnings Workplace Safety Bicycles

OSHA Regulations Pedestrian Accidents Automobile Accidents Tractor / Trailer Accidents Fire and Explosion Theme Parks Airbag and Black Box General Engineering

Mr. Chris Yates, P.E.

Expertise:

Black Box Analysis Motorcycle / Bicycle Mechanical Design Product Guarding Design Fire and Explosion Seat Belt Analysis

Automobile Accidents Pedestrian Accidents General Engineering Product Design Tractor / Trailer Accidents Slip / Trip / Fall

Dr. Richard Collins, Former University Professor of Biomedical and Human Factors Engineering, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Collins has Demonstrated Accuracy in Research and Scientific Analysis in Mechanical and Biomechanical Engineering and Regulatory Assessments.

His work has been Extensively Published in National and International peer-reviewed Literature. He is an Internationally recognized engineering and medical expert, having earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Collins is qualified as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts.

Areas of Specialization:

Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Medical Device / Product Liability

Head and Spine Injury Cases in Motorcycle, Bicycle Collisions, Protective Helmet Liability

Accident Reconstruction / Failure Analysis - Serious Personal Injury and Trauma

Analysis / Injury Biomechanics: Automotive, Traffic Safety, Aircraft Crashes, Train Crashes, Forklift Turnovers, Elevator Failures, Sports Impacts, Sports, Recreational and Safety Equipment, Sports and Industrial Injuries, Ergonomics, Repetitive Stress Cases, Slips and Falls

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Bloomberg Consulting, Inc. is a Forensic Engineering firm specializing in all aspects of Accident Reconstruction related to Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Truck, Automobile, Motorcycle, Pedestrian and Construction / Industrial Equipment accidents. All of our Experts are Licensed Engineers with impeccable credentials and extensive specialized training to handle all facets of any investigation from documentation through analysis, reporting and testimony. Bloomberg’s comprehensive services include:

• Accident Reconstruction – our Experts utilize the latest cutting-edge technology, precise standards and methodology and our extensive experience and ongoing training to insure accurate and supportable conclusions.

• Biomechanical / Injury Analysis – our staff Biomechanics Expert is a rare combination of a Licensed Physician and PhD level Engineer. This allows him to evaluate the complex engineering and injury aspects associated with the human dynamics related to a collision sequence or when analyzing seat belt usage.

• EDR “Black Box” Data Retrieval and Analysis – we maintain the equipment, software and expertise to download and analyze the data from any available heavy truck, tractor-trailer or passenger vehicle. This allows us to access information including vehicle and impact speeds, braking and throttle specifics and seat belt utilization, all of which are vital to completing a thorough assessment of accident and injury causation and possible driver avoidance possibilities.

• 3D Animations and Simulations – unlike most forensic firms who outsource to graphic artists, our animations are developed by engineers who thoroughly understand the intricacies of accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics and crash sequencing.

• Heavy Truck / Tractor-Trailer Inspections – our Engineers can expertly examine and evaluate any effects the braking, steering and mechanical systems of a commercial vehicle might have played in a collision event.

Bloomberg Consulting also maintains experts in the areas of:

• Safety and DOT Compliance

• Vehicle and Machinery Fire Origin and Causation Investigations

• Seatbelt and Headlamp Usage Analysis

• Visibility, Roadway and Traffic Light Sequencing Analysis

• Slip and Fall Investigations

• Construction Site Forensics and OSHA Compliance

• Building Structural Damage Analysis (Differential Settling and Wi

Donald L. Asa is a Heavy Vehicle Specialist and expert in the area of Motor Carrier Safety and Regulatory Compliance. He is a Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigator and Consultant with over 60 years of experience in the Trucking Industry.

Mr. Asa's experience includes professional driving issues, truck driver actions and reactions, responsibilities, qualifications, training, compliance and safety. His services include Motor carrier safety and regulatory compliance review and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Title 49 compliance. He is also familiar with the operation and maintenance of tractor-trailer brake systems, loading and unloading issues and related heavy equipment issues.

As an Expert Witness, Mr. Asa is available for Consultations, Case Review, Discovery Assistance, Deposition and Trial Testimony.

Areas of Expertise:

Trucking Operations Driver Qualification / Training Driver's Daily Logs Regulatory Compliance Truck Maintenance Driver Action, Reactions

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Trucking Industry Standards Loading, Unloading Issues Truck Braking Issues Hazardous Driving Conditions Truck Blind Spots

Dennis Wylie is an internationally recognized Human Factors Expert on driver error; inattention and improper lookout; driver fatigue; car, truck and bus driver skill and knowledge requirements; driver and motor carrier standards of care; hours of service violations; circadian rhythms; sleep debt; impaired vigilance, alertness, decision making, reaction time, and control responses.

Mr. Wylie directed the largest study of driver fatigue and alertness conducted in North America, a seven-year multimillion dollar international project that was the main factor in major revision of the federal and state rules governing working hours for commercial automobile, truck, and bus drivers, including an increase in required off-duty time of 25%.

Mr. Wylie and his colleagues also developed the national commercial driver licensing system. He is the principal author of the Commercial Driver's Manual used by all state licensing agencies for licensing commercial automobile, truck, and bus drivers. The information in the Commercial Driver's Manual defines the skill, knowledge and standard-of-care requirements for commercial drivers and is the basis of the commercial driver license (CDL) tests. Mr. Wylie and his colleagues trained the first CDL Examiners in each state, who went on to train the others. All commercial drivers in the United States – more than 20,000,000 so far – have been licensed under the CDL system, which is set out in the Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 383 "Commercial Driver's License Standards."

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Formed in 2001, Demonstratives, Inc. (DI), specializes in 3D Litigation Animation Services. Since its inception, DI has expanded its capabilities in providing a broad range of visual scientific support to complicated litigation matters.The professional staff of DI includes doctorate-degreed project managers, engineers, animators, illustrators, and video editors, many of whom helped to establish the litigation animation industry. DI has been involved in many notable cases including:

KSR v. Teleflex - Landmark unanimous U.S. Supreme Court case on obviousness regarding patent claims. The U.S. Solicitor General noted, "[The] petitioner has supplied an animation that helpfully illustrates the point."

Sprint v. Vonage - $80 million settlement for DI client Sprint. Jurors said that DI's animated tutorial made Sprint's patent claims easy to understand.

Affymetrix v. Illumina - $90 million settlement for DI client Affymetrix. DI’s graphics helped Affymetrix show that Illumina infringed several of its patents.

Areas of Animation Expertise:

Intellectual Property: Mechanical

Intellectual Property: Electronics

Intellectual Property: Biotechnology

Medical Devices

Aviation

Ground Vehicle

General & Product Liability

Construction

Donan Engineering Co., Inc., a family owned company founded in 1947, provides full-service Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation Services. For over 60 years, Donan Engineering has been providing unbiased answers to their client’s complicated questions. Their team of licensed and experienced forensic experts provides investigative services in the fields of engineering investigations, fire and explosion origin & cause, roofing investigations, and component testing. The diversity of their multidisciplinary staff allows them to provide not only a complete service, but a complete service whose conclusions can be successfully and completely supported.

Donan Engineering has become a richly diverse, industry leader with over 190 employees operating from 36 offices in 19 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Throughout their growth, Donan Engineering has maintained their commitment to providing exceptional customer service, unparalleled quality, unmatched integrity, and timely reporting. Most importantly, they pride ourselves on delivering their clients quality services at an affordable price.

Services Include:

Engineering Investigations
Bridges Foundations and Basements Geotechnical / Sink Holes Lightning Low and High Voltage Mechanical Systems Retaining Walls	Steel Construction Trusses Vehicle Mechanical Studies Vibrations: Earthquakes and Blastings Water Infiltration / Mold Wood Frame Construction
Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause Commercial Fires Equipment Fires Vehicle / Residential Fires	Roofing Investigations Commercial Residential - Asphalt Shingle Residential - Slate, Tile, Etc.
Heavy Trucks Motorcycles	Passenger Vehicles

Florida Forensic Engineering, Inc. (FFEI) was established by Elliot L. Stern, Ph.D., P.E., joined several years ago as principal engineers with Florida Forensic Engineering, Inc. FFEI continues to provide exceptional consulting engineering to our clients; plaintiff and defense law firms, insurance companies, state and local agencies, and individuals and independent businesses.

Dr. Stern's expertise includes product liability and accident analysis. He specializes in Manufacturing, Product Design, R&D and Patents as well as multi-discipline Engineering: Mechanical, Design, Dynamics, Controls, Mechanics and Structural. He has over 20 years of experience in industry, consulting and specializing in cost-effective, rapid solutions to difficult issues facing companies in all areas including:

Design

Engineering

Manufacturing

Testing

Process Optimization and Control

Patents

Safety and Failure Analysis of Aerospace

Automotive

Consumer Products

Accident Simulation (EDCRASH)

Crashworthiness

Seat-Belts

Air Bags

Tires

Roadway Design

Pedestrian Accidents and Medical Devices

FFEI provides services across the state of Florida and beyond. Our clients include Defense and Plaintiff attorneys, Insurance Companies and Adjusters and Individuals.