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

Firm Profile: American Crane Training, Inspection & Certification, Inc. (AmCrane) is a multi-disciplinary professional firm that provides crane and heavy equipment training, inspections and certification across the US. AmCrane offers accident reconstruction and expert witness testimony NATIONALLY in Crane, Aerial Lift, Equipment Safety and Management Fields.

Professional Experience: Mr. Burt Thorpe is a qualified Expert Witness in cranes, aerial lifts and heavy equipment with over 35 years experience in crane safety, equipment ownership and operation. His experience includes 4 1/2 years with the largest road and bridge contractor in the Southeast, with company wide responsibility in all cranes, rigging, critical lifts and operators. Mr. Thorpe spent 10 years as the Secretary/Treasurer, General Manager of a multi-office, multi-state equipment dealer and owner of cranes and aerial lifts. Duties included their purchase, new and used sale, rental, inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, disassembly, transport and management.

Direct Hands-On Experience In:

Mobile Cranes and Boom Trucks

Overhead Cranes and Hoists

Aerial Lifts (boom type lifts, scissor lifts & bucket trucks)

Tower Cranes

Rigging

OSHA compliance General Industry (1910)

OSHA compliance Construction (1926)

ANSI standards

Bridge Beam erection and Pile Driving

Multi-Crane and Critical Lift Engineering

Certifications:

CCO Certified Crane Operator (all mobile, tower crane & rigging)

CCO Authorized Practical Examiner (all above classifications)

Certified Equipment Manager-AEMP

Certified Safety Person

OSHA "Outreach" Instructor-Construction and General Industry 10 hr & 30 hr

Education:

Emory University-MBA

Hofstra University-BA

Memberships: ASSE, AGC, AEMP, NSC, CFSC

Trades Worked: Millwright, Teamster, Ironworker, Crane Operator

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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.

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

Bison is a multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in failure analysis, forensic engineering and fire sciences with a team of P.E.'s who have performed thousands of forensic assignments including in excess of 1,000 fuel gas investigations.

Legal professionals turn to Bison to scientifically conduct investigations to determine the cause of destructive events. Forensic Engineers provide expert testimony and consultation. Investigations include explosions, fires, carbon monoxide incidents, electrical fires and failures, structural failures, mechanical failures, accident reconstruction, specialized testing, and courtroom presentations:

Fuel Gas Incidents: Fire and Explosion Causation; Propane Explosions, Natural Gas Explosion, Gas Delivery Systems; Carbon Monoxide Testing and Evaluation, Production and Migration Investigations; Plant & Pipeline, Piping Evaluation; Operational Analysis; Appliance Evaluation; Code Compliance; Soil Gas Migration; Vapor Dispersion

Fire Investigation and Explosion Analysis: Cause and Origin, Scene Documentation; Collection of Evidence; Certified Fire Investigator

Electrical Engineering: Electrically Related Fires, Electrical Service and Wiring Failures, Production Facility Service and Controls for Chemical, Petroleum, and Distribution Facilities, Electrical Contacts, Electrocutions; Lightning Strikes

Mechanical Engineering: Equipment Design and Operation; High-Pressure Oilfield Equipment; Pump Design and Operation; HVAC Systems; High and Low-Pressure Seals; Plastic Part Design and Manufacture, Industrial Equipment

Accident Reconstruction: Accident Sequence Reconstruction; Speed, Time and Distance Calculations; Crush Damage; Braking; Steering and Mechanical Analysis, including Tires; Electrical System / Electronic Failures; Mechanical and Fuel Systems; Airbag and Seatbelt Fatalities/Injuries; Staged Vehicle Impact

Failure Analysis: Industrial Equipment, Vehicle Impacts, Airbags and Seat Belts; Elevator Failures; Helmet and other Protective Equipment Failures; Infant Crib Design Inadequacies; Carbon Monoxide Investigations, Crane Failures, etc.

Metallurgical Engineering: Metal Fatigue of Gas Compressor Components; Electrical Contact Evaluations; Cracking of Structural Plastics; Chemical Analysis; Corrosion & Stress Evaluation and Analysis; SEM Analysis; Electron/Optical Microscopy; X-ray Examination

Bison's clients argue their cases with confidence, secure in the knowledge that their claims are based on unbiased, scientific data.

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

Profile: Consolidated Consultants company (CCc) provides broad-based Expert Witness and Medical Expert Witness Referrals on a national level. CCc's experienced Professionals cover many fields, professions, and medical, technical and scientific disciplines. Please contact us toll free @ 800-683-9847 for additional information.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Animal Attacks / Bites Accident Reconstruction Aquatic Accidents Architecture Aviation Accidents Biomechanical Injuries Computers Corrections/Jails/Prisons Dentistry Document Examination Economics Elevators Engineering (All types) Escalators Escrow Failure Analysis Banking & Finance Fingerprints Fire & Arson Investigation Firearms

Human Factors Insurance Intellectual Property Ladders Medical Malpractice Issues Legal Malpractice Meteorology/Weather OSHA Physicals Police Issues Premises Liability Product Liability / Defects Railroad Real Estate Recreational Hazards School/Playground Injuries Security Sports Recreation & Safety Toxicology Trial Consulting

Sample Cases: CCc clients have been involved in cases relating to Mass Disasters, Railroad Accidents, Railroad Appraisals, Lockouts, Prison Gangs, Toxic Molds, Fungus and Mildew, Nuclear Plants, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Policy Analysis, Power Plants, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Private Placements & Stock Offerings, Psychotropic Agents, Nursing Homes, Hotels, Restaurant Sanitation, Securities and Stock Trading, Records & Electronic Data Recovery, Regulatory Compliance, Residential & Commercial Construction, Resilient Flooring, Retaining Structures & Walls, Reusable Medical Products, RF Devices, RIA Activities, Inssurance Coverage & Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Sewer and Sanitation Systems, Ski Lifts & Slope Stability, Various Sports, Stadium Seating and Facilities, Steel Fabrication, Roads and Street Design, and many other areas.

Dennis W. Eckstine is an expert on cranes, aerial work platforms, various types of lifting equipment, heavy duty trucks, carriers, and other similiar construction, industrial and agricultural equipment. He has held senior positions in engineering, quality, product safety and reliability for major manufacturers including representing the company at trial. Through his active involvement in current standards committees, his education, and his engineering and product safety experience at Grove Worldwide he brings a solid scientific and practical background to his clients.

He was previously Vice President, Senior Director of Product Safety & Reliability, and Director of Engineering Administration for different major manufacturers. He possesses a BSME and MBA. Mr. Eckstine started as a full time employee in the construction equipment industry in 1971 for Grove.

He is currently a member of numerous committees within the organizations of ANSI (American National Standards Institute), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering), ISO, and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Mr. Eckstine was the founding International Chairman of ISO TC 214 for Elevating Work Platforms. He is currently International Chairman of ISO TC 96 SC 6 for Mobile Cranes, and a Commissioner of CCO.

Services Offered

Expert on construction, industrial and agricultural equipment

Evaluate Product to Promote Safe Design and Safe Use of Equipment

Hazard Analysis, Design Review, Warnings Development, Safety and Operational Training

Offer Guidance on Human Factors

CIE - Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Develop Standards for Design and Safe Use of Products

Develop Training Materials and Perfrom Training for Operators of Lifting Equipment Including Cranes and Aerial Work Platforms

Conduct Presentations at Seminars and Work Shops

Ellis Litigation Support (ELS) is headed by Dr. J. Nigel Ellis a leading authority on fall protection. Dr. Ellis has more than 35 years of safety engineering experience. Based upon his unsurpassed experience and knowledge, Dr. Ellis has performed fall hazard assessments in hundreds of facilities and construction sites and has been retained as an expert witness in approximately 1000 fall-related cases nationwide. Dr. Ellis’ participation has led to multi-million dollar settlements/awards in a number of cases and exoneration of defendants in others.

Through his work with OSHA and as an ANSI and ASTM committee member, including providing comments and testimony before OSHA hearings, Dr. Ellis has been instrumental in the development of various OSHA regulations and ANSI standards. Dr. Ellis has written the seminal textbook, Introduction to Fall Protection currently in its third edition and published by the American Society of Safety Engineers and available for purchase on the ELS web site www.FallSafety.com.

Dr. Ellis is a founder and board member of the International Society for Fall Protection and is a frequent speaker at the national conventions of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Safety Council. Dr. Ellis also is a published member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and is a regular contributor to Compliance Magazine and the Greyhouse Safety Directory.

ELS also draws upon its sister company, Ellis Fall Safety Solutions (EFSS), to offer expertise in a wide range of engineering related matters.

ELS Areas of Expertise:

Fall Protection – all areas where fall hazards exist

OSHA, ANSI and related building codes, standards and regulations

Ergonomics/Human Factors

Structural Engineering

Slips, trips, friction co-efficients

Hunter’s Tree Stand Cases

Confined Space Rescue

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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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