• City of New York, Department of Buildings:
  Amusement Ride & Elevator Inspector/Supervisor
• State of Maryland:
  Amusement Ride & Elevator Inspector

• Six Flags America, near Washington DC:
  Amusement Ride Mechanic & Safety Inspector
• Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, in Allentown PA.
  Amusement Ride Mechanic & Safety Inspector & PA State Inspector

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

John Laughlin, M.Eng., P.E. specializes in Accident Reconstruction, Neuroelectrical and Biomechanical Engineering. He has been practicing in these fields since 1995 and is a licensed professional engineer.

Mr. Laughlin has spent numerous hours in the court room and the operating room. His education and training in biomedical engineering makes him a talented liaison between R&D and clinicians or patients. He has the skills to relate complex technical assessments to attorneys and juries.

Mr. Laughlin has been qualified as an expert in eight states and has testified in deposition and trial on 68 occasions. He has reconstructed accidents involving motor vehicles, amusement park rides, buses, trains, industrial equipment and child play / restraint systems.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accident Reconstruction

Leonard K. Lucenko, PhD, Sport and Recreation Expert, is an Adjunct Professor at Montclair State. A prolific speaker, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on Risk Management in Sports and Recreation. He is a certified teacher, coach, athletic director, dean of students and international speaker on sports and recreation safety. Dr. Lucenko has qualified for Testimony and Consultation in 40 State and Federal Courts in Plaintiff and Defense cases.

Areas of Expertise

Michael C. Wright, PE, CSP, CPE is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of academic, practical, and specialized knowledge of Engineering, Construction, Safety, Maintenance, Demolition and Training in general industry and construction activities. Mr. Wright's expertise is a definite plus in providing clients with leading edge information and insight. A licensed and practicing engineer, he rounds out his knowledge as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Plant Engineer to provide an insightful and accurate understanding of the issues involved in a case.

Mr. Wright has completed over 500 hours of specialized safety training, serves on ANSI and ASTM Standards committees and provides a thorough knowledge of OSHA Regulations, Directives and Letters of Interpretation. A recognized author, presenter, and trainer, Mr. Wright communicates the issues clearly for all to understand. His expert witness experience is a balanced blend of defense, plaintiff and OSHA Solicitor cases.

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