Expert Witness and Case Preparation Services provided for litigation involving Automobile Industry Standards & Practices, specializing in Dealership Operation, relating to Sales, Leasing, Finance, New & Used Cars, Service & Parts. Auto Industry Veteran Since 1978.

Issues:

Fraud Unfair Business Practices Single Document Rule Document Disclosure Spanish Contracts Finance Reserve Payment-Packing Purchase/Lease Flip Rental Disclosure Sales, Closing and Desk Procedures 4-Squares AB-68

Deferred Down Payment Regulations M & Z Wholesale Procedures Reconditioning Safety Inspection Title History Wrongful Termination Discrimination Wrongful Death Class Actions Sales & Management Training Song-Beverly Lemon Law

American Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Los Angeles Business & Resale Licenses
Resume & References upon Request

Gary E. Kilpatrick and Associates, PA is a Forensics Engineering Firm dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of engineering and the scientific method to answer questions of fact in the jurisprudence system pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death. We provide technical competency, forensic evidence collection from the field and from documents, oral and written communications, objective, ethical and professional responsibility.

We are familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert and have given sworn expert testimony under oath during judicial proceedings. We are retained by law firms, public defenders and insurance companies on plaintiff, defense, criminal and claimant cases and work nation wide.

Areas of Expertise:

• Traffic Accident Reconstruction
• Vehicle Crash Data Report Retrieval and Interpretation
• Off-Road ATV Accident Reconstruction
• Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
• Vehicle Inspections
• Industrial Accident Reconstruction
• OSHA Safety 29CFR1910
• OSHA 29CFR1926
• OSHA 29CFR1928
• Product Liability Investigations

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Frederick Heath has over forty years of Engineering, Manufacturing and Management experience to provide services relating to Product Safety, Product Failures, Product Liability, Testing, Compliance with Standards (ANSI and ISO), Compliance with Regulations (OSHA, EPA & DOT), Adequacy of Instructions and Labels. Mr. Heath's services include the development of explanatory exhibits and preparation of evidence for trial.

Areas of Expertise:

Lifting Equipment Hoists Jacks Cranes and Fork Lifts Industrial Machines Hydraulic Equipment

Tools Material Handling Aerial Work Platforms Loaders Automotive Lifts Scissors Lifts

Crash Group at Robson Forensic

The crash group at Robson Forensic consists of Experts in Crash Reconstruction, Vehicle and Highway Engineering, as well as Commercial Trucking and Fleet Operations. We have experts who specialize in all types of vehicles, including trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, bicycles, and forklifts. When appropriate, the Crash Group is supported by specialists in disciplines that impact vehicle crashes such as conspicuity, lighting, meteorology, biomechanics, human factors, and dram shop.

Our Crash Group consists of more than 20 experts across 17 locations. Please contact one of our experts directly to discuss your case and determine which of our experts is most appropriate to assist with your matter.

Thomas P. Lacek, P.E.
Crash Reconstruction & Occupant Kinematics

Tom can piece together a vehicle from start to finish: the brake system, transmission, shocks, engine, power steering, air conditioning, fuel systems. He has 30 years experience in automotive engineering with expertise ranging from used and new vehicles to antiques and classics. His vehicle expertise also includes areas of product liability, specializing in engine, transmission, ABS, sudden acceleration, brakes, steering, suspension, seat belt, air bag and other vehicle failures. Tom is a Professional Engineer, a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine and is ASE certified. View Curriculum Vitae

Erin M. Shipp, P.E.
Heavy Truck & Bus Engineering

Erin brings more than 35 years experience designing, testing, and building heavy trucks, buses, motor homes and passenger vehicles. Specializing in vehicles as small as the Chrysler Pacifica and as large as Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner trucks; Erin's experience includes engines and emissions; chassis; bodies and sleeper boxes, including handicap accessibility; as well as overall structural stability for crash performance. Erin is a Professional Engineer with experience testifying in heavy truck cases. View Curriculum Vitae



Erin B. Higinbotham, P.E.
Motorcycle & ATV Expert

Erin is a two-time national champion with the American Motorcyclist Association. He has more than 30 years experience with operation, maintenance and design of motorcycles and ATV's. As a Project Engineer for the Automotive Testing Laboratories and TRC Inc., he completed federal regulatory testing on motorcycles and ATVs. He has completed contract testing for several US and foreign motorcycle manufacturers. Erin has completed plaintiff and defense casework across the United States and Canada. View Curriculum Vitae

Robert Waters, a Certified Master Automobile Technician, has thirty years of actual hands-on experience in Troubleshooting, Diagnosis and Repair of Thousands of Motor Vehicles. In addition, with 14 years performing forensic mechanical inspections, his assistance has led to multi-million dollar judgements and has saved insurance companies millions of dollars.

Areas of Expertise:

Accident Related Mechanical Failures

Lemon Law

Vehicle Repairs Standard of Care

Product Liabilty

Mechanical Failure Analysis