Dr. Eugene W. Bartel is an experienced Electrical Engineer who has been engaged in the scientific investigation of the various aspects of Fire Origin and the Evaluation of Electrical and Mechanical Accidents since 1968. In addition to the preparation of detailed expert reports, technical photographic documentation, laboratory testing and analysis and trial testimony, Dr. Bartel can also develop and assemble unique laboratory testing equipoment to meet the individual needs of any investigation.

Services Offered:

Fire scene evaluation, examination, reconstruction, and assessment relating to the determination of the origin and cause of fires

Electrical accident reconstruction and evaluation relating to case assessment, pursuit, and trial

Product evaluation and testing relative to design deficiencies and standards compliance

Forensic engineering and analysis of accidents, events, and fires relating to a wide variety of incidents

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.

Brosz & Associates are Electrical Experts headed by President and C.E.O., Professor Helmut G. Brosz, B.A.Sc., D.B.A., F.A.A.F.S., P. ENG., Adjunct Professor at Ryerson University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Toronto.

They provide a wide range of highly specialized Forensic Science and Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, Testing, Commissioning, and Technical and Scientific Services. Their staff of specialists and experts have completed over 5,200 assignments since 1970 ranging from electrical accidents and electrocutions to electrical power system investigation and testing of equipment failures including circuit breakers, motors, switchgear, generators, transformers and appliances.

Their engineering facilities at Brosz & Associates enables them to perform in-depth research, electrical testing, forensic laboratory testing, microscopy, macro photography and photographic documentation, X-Ray testing, infrared testing, high voltage testing, high current testing and more. Most of their testing equipment is portable and they are also capable of producing professional collages and scale models for reports, mediations, depositions and trial.

Their clients include insurance companies, legal firms, adjusters, risk managers, manufacturers, contractors, utilities, governments and individuals.

Services Include:

Cause and Origin Investigations

Failure Analysis

Loss Prevention and Mitigation

Subrogation Support for the Insurance Industry

Electrical Safety and Accident Prevention

Dr. Ruth Rimmer brings 16 plus years of experience in the field of Burns and Trauma Care to her Life Care Planning business. She specializes in plans addressing future care needs for:

Severely Burned Pediatric Patients

Severely Burned Adult Patients

Patients with Traumatic Injury

Electrical Injuries

Amputations

She is well versed in the:

Educational Issues Associated with Burn Injury

Psychological Issues Related to Burns and Traumatic Injury

The purpose of the Life Care Plan is to ensure that the individual receives consistent, comprehensive, cost-effective care so that the client may function at a reasonable level, and avoid complications with the best possible quality of life. Dr. Rimmer is prepared to provide the actual costs of equipment, services, therapies, treatments, surgeries, supplies, and medication and to outline educational and/or vocational training needs including monthly and annual costs of care projected over the client's lifetime. She is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Rimmer is a well-respected researcher in the field of burn care. She has presented her findings both nationally and internationally and has extensive experience in both radio and television.

Dr. Rimmer is experienced in deposition and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Her firm also provides case management services for severely-injured pediatric patients.

Dr. Darrell R. Word is an Electrical Engineer registered in the State of Texas. He is proficient in math, physics and the underlying principles of science and engineering, which includes a strong background in Electromagnetics. His principal focus is on Professional Engineering and Consulting. Dr. Word works as an Expert Witness where his knowledge and expertise can be of assistance. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Areas of Expertise:

Electromagnetic (EM) Fields

Computer Driven Systems and A-D Interfacing

Sensors and Instrumentation

Micro-Processor and Micro-Controller Applications

Analog and Digital Signal Processing

Control Systems / Electromechanical Systems

Analog and Digital Circuits

Communications, Telemetry and Navigation Systems

Low-Noise Amplifiers

Imaging and Image Processing

Systems Design and Analysis

RF systems, Spread-Spectrum Systems, and Antennas

Power Systems Engineering and Analysis

EM Geophysical Systems and Applications

Software Environment UNIX, MS-Windows, MS-DOS, Fortran, LISP, C, and Various Assemblers

Ernest P. Chiodo, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., M.S., C.I.H. is a physician, attorney, Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H), and biomedical engineer. Dr. Chiodo is board certified in the specialties of Internal Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. Dr. Chiodo served as the Medical Director of the City of Detroit and was the chief physician in charge of measures designed to protect the public health of over one million persons. He has also been the lead expert witness in a number of high profile cases including serving as the lead expert witness in a mass toxic tort case for Gerry Spence.

Areas of Expertise:

Toxicology

Epidemiology

Industrial Hygiene

Mold

Asbestos

Benzene

Biomedical Engineering

Accident Reconstruction

Electrocution

Building Related Disease

Biomechanics

Bed Bugs

Mark Keith is a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the state of North Carolina. He has over 30 years of experience spanning various Electronic and Electrical Industries and Products. Mr. Keith provides Electrical and Electronic Forensic and Investigative Research, Patent Infringement Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Product Teardowns, Design Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Expert Witness Services for Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Industry, and Government.

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Electrical and Electronic Hardware Design
• Fire Investigation
• Product Testing
• Failure Analysis
• Surge Analysis
• Telecom and Data Communications
• Industrial Automation and Controls
• Embedded Processor Design
• High Speed Circuit Design in both analog and digital systems

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Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline, broad-spectrum firm providing comprehensive and qualified forensic engineering, architecture, scientific, and fire/arson investigation expert services to the legal community, insurance industry, and the public and private sectors.

A professional evaluation by any of our 40+ professionals and consultants can help solve problems in a cost-effective way. We listen to the needs of our clients and offer unbiased, ethical, and professional opinions backed by education, experience and scientific testing.

We are available for consultation and review of the factual information involved with a case to determine the worthiness of the matter prior to committing to a full investigation.

Areas of Expertise / Practice Include: Accident Reconstruction; A/E Professional Liability; Amusement Park Rides; Aviation Issues; Biomechanics; Blasting, Quarry and Construction Explosions; Building Condition Assessments; Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering; Geotechnical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering; Structural Engineering; Commercial Claims; Construction Accidents/Disputes/Failures; Electrical Systems and Controls, Electrocutions and Shocks; Elevators & Escalators; Environmental Issues; Fire, Explosion and Arson Investigations; Fire Prevention; Forensic Architecture; Hazardous Materials; Health and Safety Issues; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Human Factors; Indoor Air Quality and Mold Investigations; Industrial Safety, Ladders and Scaffolds; Machine Guarding and Safety; Material Failure Analysis; Motor Vehicle Crashes; Non-Destructive Testing; Playgrounds, Parks, Health Clubs and Recreational Facilities; Personal Injury; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Property Damage; Roadway Design Issues; Slips, Trips and Falls; Subrogation; and Toxicology.

Offices serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware

Electrical Engineer, B.S. & M.E.E. in Electrical Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer. Over 50 Electric Shock and Electrical Fire cases. www.ljkamm.com/forensic.htm, www.ljkamm.com/resume.htm.

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William R. Stalker has hands-on experience in all areas of the Electrical Industry, including Electrical Contracting, Installations, Code Compliance and Utility Operations. A Licensed Electrical Contractor (ECC 40773) and Licensed Supervising Electrician (SE 2644), he has over 30 years of electric utility experience. Mr. Stalker is a 25 year member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and is the Current Secretary/Treasurer of the Illinois Chapter, IAEI. His background also includes past member of NFPA National Electric Code Making Panels 9 and 14 and past member of the City of Chicago Electrical Commission.

Mr. Stalker is OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training Certified and has been a Testifying Expert Witness since 2000.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Accident Reconstruction

Electrical Explosion

Electrical Shock

Electrical

Electrocution

Construction

Electrical

Utility Replacement

Insurance

Electrical Claims

Utilities

Installation & Replacement