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:

Expertise in electrical and electronics technology: including electric shock, lightning damage, electrical wiring, surveillance monitoring, analog and digital recording, radio broadcasting, traffic radar and lidar, electrical equipment, electronic circuits, telephone and radio communication, automobile engine electronic control, security and alarm systems, and other electrical/electronic devices. Thirty years industrial experience. Licensed professional engineer. Consulting and testimony.

Donan Engineering Co., Inc., a family owned company founded in 1947, provides full-service Forensic Engineering and Fire Investigation Services. For over 60 years, Donan Engineering has been providing unbiased answers to their client’s complicated questions. Their team of licensed and experienced forensic experts provides investigative services in the fields of engineering investigations, fire and explosion origin & cause, roofing investigations, vehicle accident reconstruction, and component testing. The diversity of their multidisciplinary staff allows them to provide not only a complete service, but a complete service whose conclusions can be successfully and completely supported.

Donan Engineering has become a richly diverse, industry leader with over 150 employees operating from 23 offices in 12 states including Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. Throughout their growth, Donan Engineering has maintained their commitment to providing exceptional customer service, unparalleled quality, unmatched integrity, and timely reporting. Most importantly, they pride ourselves on delivering their clients quality services at an affordable price.

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ElectroQuest is a full-service Electrotechnology Consulting Firm specializing in Lightning Protection, Electrical / Electronic Systems (including buildings, utilities and products). Electroquest solves OSHA-related electrical safety and electromagnetic radiation problems (interference and human exposure). We also provide Forensic investigation, testing and expert witness / litigation support services to the legal sector.

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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.

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Forensic Fire Consultants, Inc. was founded in 1989 and currently provides Fire and Explosion Investigation Services to insurance companies, attorneys, and governmental agencies throughout the Eastern and Central U.S.

Our Staff has over 25 years of combined specialized experience in the field of forensic fire and explosion investigations. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, our facility is equipped with a wide variety of laboratory equipment that allows for the technical analysis of fire and explosion related evidence.

Extensive training and experience in the field enables us to provide our clients with a professional and valuable forensic service.

Forensic Fire Consultants, Inc. investigations are conducted using standard scientific principles. Results are fully documented, precisely reported, and completed in a timely manner.

Evidence pertaining to the cause of a fire or explosion is photographically documented. In addition, computer-aided 3-D imagery and animations (easily presentable for dispositions or trials) are created for a comprehensive understanding of the forensic findings.

Microscopic analysis and photography yield an in-depth understanding of evidence pertaining to fire and explosion ignition sources. Our technical equipment enables us to conduct non-destructive microscopic evaluation of evidence while on the scene and to include the images in our detailed reports.

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Firm Profile: Global Technology Experts, Inc. (founded 1996) has investigated 350+ failures that included slip and fall, lift trucks, bicycle failures, electrical failures, battery failures, construction defects, automotive bumpers, airplane and engine component failures, automotive axle, weld joints, aluminum, titanium, polymers, ceramics and composite materials. Life assessment and durability of prototype components etc.

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Thomas R. Piazza, President and CEO of Murray and Trettel, Incorporated, brings to the company more than 30 years of experience in the field of Meteorology with more than 15 years in positions of management. He joined Murray and Trettel in 1975 after four years of experience as a Weather Officer in the U.S. Air Force.

In 1987, Mr. Piazza was named President of the Operational Forecast Division, in 1991, Executive Vice President of the Company and in 2001, President and CEO. In addition to his administrative responsibilities as President, he retains the title of Chief Meteorologist and continues to manage the Operational Forecast Division.

Richard J. Miller is an Engineer specializing in Fire & Electricity. He has over 37 years of experience in the design and construction of facilities for government, institutional, manufacturing, educational, residential and commercial. He has the knowledge to analyze Power and Lighting Systems for every type of building.

Mr. Miller is also qualified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator to determine if something other than the electrical system was the cause of a fire. He can determine if the cause of a failure was design, construction or misuse.

Areas of Expertise:

• Power Quality
• Grounding
• Lighting
• Light Glare
• Lightning