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 ReconstructionFailure AnalysisProduct DesignProduct DevelopmentProduct DeliveryMaterial Handling SystemComputer 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:
| BiomechanicsOccupant KinematicsVehicle Restraint SystemsVehicle ControlabilityMaterial HandlingPatent Infringement | Automobile AccidentsPedestrian AccidentsGeneral EngineeringProduct DesignFire and Explosion AnalysisTractor / Trailer AccidentsElectrical 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:
| MetallurgyMedical DevicesRailroad AccidentsSeat Belts and Airbags Seatback AnalysisAutomobile Accidents | Pedestrian AccidentsGeneral EngineeringProduct DesignSlip / Trip / FallTractor / 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 HazardsVehicle ControllabilityOccupant KinematicsRoadway DesignGuardrails and BridgesBiomedical Engineering | Automobile AccidentsPedestrian AccidentsTractor / Trailer AccidentsSlip / Trip / FallProduct DesignGeneral Engineering |
Dr. Ying Lu
Expertise:
| Biomedical AnalysisOccupant KinematicsInjury CausationLow Speed AccidentsRecreational InjurySports InjuryGeneral Engineering | Accident ReconstructionPedestrian AccidentsBicycle AccidentsSlip / Trip / FallProduct DesignErgonomicsHuman and Environment Interaction |
Mrs. Traci Campbell, P.E.
Expertise:
| Industrial AccidentsSafety AnalysisProduct Design / Failure AnalysisSlip / Trip / FallGuarding / WarningsWorkplace SafetyBicycles | OSHA RegulationsPedestrian AccidentsAutomobile AccidentsTractor / Trailer AccidentsFire and ExplosionTheme ParksAirbag and Black BoxGeneral Engineering |
Mr. Chris Yates, P.E.
Expertise:
| Black Box AnalysisMotorcycle / BicycleMechanical DesignProduct Guarding DesignFire and ExplosionSeat Belt Analysis | Automobile AccidentsPedestrian AccidentsGeneral EngineeringProduct DesignTractor / Trailer AccidentsSlip / Trip / Fall |
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.
