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

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

Dr. Robert C. Sugarman, P.E. , provides expert testimony in criminal and personal injury trials (both defense and plaintiff) with a unique combination of expertise in Physics and Human Factors Psychology.

Personal injury analyst with 40 years in human factors R&D; teaching; trial testimony and accident simulation and mockups; development of industrial operations, environmental health & safety, and maintenance industrial training for light to heavy industry; worked "in the trenches". Fellow of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society; staff at SUNY/Buffalo; contributor to ANSI design standard.

BA, MS, SM, PhD; physics, psychology; Purdue, MIT, SUNY/Buffalo

Areas of Expertise:

Product and Equipment Design Medical Equipment Errors Perception and Vision Instructions and Procedures Warnings and Labels Individual Differences Training

Human Factors Industrial Accidents Vehicle Accidents Construction Accidents Slip and Fall Ergonomics and Workplace Layout Physics and Optics

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Eugene R. Camerota is a Professional Consulting Engineer. His consulting experience includes the analytical and experimental studies of Engineering problems dealing with Accident Reconstruction and Product Liability. His work includes the following specialties:

Automotive / Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction

Crash Data Retrieval

Seat Belt Restraint Analysis

Automotive Component Design Evaluation

Construction Equipment

Industrial / Portable Machinery

Consumer Product Evaluation

OSHA

Slip and Fall

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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General Health & Safety Services Corp. is a Safety and Health Consulting firm founded in 1978, serving clients in Europe and throughout the United States through offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Our satisfied clients include businesses of all types and sizes including law firms, schools, churches, hospitals, manufacturing companies, retail stores, government agencies, insurance companies, construction companies and individuals.

Our Mission
To be a client-focused, objective oriented service organization, providing the highest value in expert safety and industrial hygiene services.

Consultants / Expert Witnesses
Our principal consultant has over 35 years' experience as a consultant and expert witness. His credentials include a Bachelors degree in Environmantal Engineering Sciences, Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of occupational and other settings and has qualified in State and Federal courts throughout the country. He is also recognized internationally as a product safety and warnings expert.

Examples of case experience by key phrase:

Accident reconstruction (non-vehicular) Asbestos exposure Chemical exposure Construction site fall Conveyors Electrocution Environmental contamination Human factors Indoor air quality Farm implement

Machine guarding Mold exposure / contamination Noise exposure Product safety / liability Regulation compliance Safe practice Slip and fall Stairway fall Warnings Woodworking machines Workers Compensation

Randy Gray, CSHM, BS, MS, President and CEO of Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company, is a Forensic Safety and Health Consultant and a Certified Safety & Health Manager. He has over 25 years of experience as an OSHA Compliance Officer Specialist with the State of Kentucky.

Mr. Gray has extensive professional and educational experience in the Occupational Safety and Health fields. He has conducted onsite Safety & Health Audits and Investigations, including general scheduled inspections, employee complaints, referrals, follow-up, and fatal and non-fatal accidents. In his career, Mr. Gray has conducted approximately 75 separate fatality investigations.

Services Include:

Expert Witness for Plaintiff & Defense Litigation Support Services Onsite Safety & Health Audits Industrial Hygiene Audits Fatality & Non-Fatality Accident Investigations Employee Misconduct Defense 1910. Authorized OSHA Manufacturing 10 & 30 Hour Employee Training 1926. Authorized OSHA Construction 10 & 30 Hour Employee Training Machine Guarding Solutions & Programs Fall Protection Solutions Employee Safety & Health Rules and Corporate Policies Onsite Safety & Health Monitoring for Plant Turn-Arounds and Outages Written Compliance Programs for Manufacturing Hazardous Waste Response Permit Required Confined Spaces

Lockout / Tagout Procedures Fire Protection & Brigade Forklift Operator Programs Over Crane Programs Single Rim and Multi-Piece Rim Changing Programs Safe Electrical Work Practices Bloodborne Pathogen Programs Asbestos Programs Hazard Communication Chemical Hygiene Laboratory Safety & Health Industrial Ventilation Programs Ergonomics Hot Work Permits Job Task & Hazard Analysis Industrial Toxicology Indoor Air Quality Safe Roof Access

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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

John Price, is Principal of Integrity Partners, Australia. Mechanical and Materials Life Assessment and Failure Analysis especially in law, finance and insurance. Integrity Partners will organize inspections and tests in Australia. Dr Price is experienced in court.

Specialities include:

Failure of Steel Structures

Pressure Equipment

Safety systems

Welds

Fracture Mechanics

Design in ASME, API, EN and AS Codes

Industries Include:

Transport

Electricity

Mining

Petro-Chemical

Construction

Manufacturing