Computer Animation / Simulation Consultants: 8

USAForensic is a boutique state-of-the-art forensics company with two labs in Phoenix Arizona and our booking office on the east coast. This helps with an earlier start each day and with overseas cases.

Specializing in forensic Audio, Video, Cell Phones, Computers Photography & ”Cell Tower tracking” debunking.  USAForensic is court certified in Federal, US Military, US District, many State and county courts throughout the United States. International cases are not uncommon. Mr. Neumeister has worked in 23 countries over the past 40 years.

Clients range from the largest Law firms to private firms, large corporations, the Department of Defense, government agencies, advocacy groups, the DOJ to the innocence project.

Technology is flying past the court system. We’re here to work with attorneys to understand how to deal with digital or analog evidence, how to challenge it or how to get it admitted into evidence.

We prefer to work in the background assisting attorneys, even writing out Daubert 702 & 902 issues regarding other parties evidence submissions.

In a recent Federal Daubert hearing USAForensic worked with DOD JAG attorneys to get police cell tower tracking ruled inadmissible. The federal judge rule police cell tower tracking as “Garbage in, Garbage out”. 

Not a verifiable science, not peer reviewed, no scientific white-paper to support its use.

Over 600 cases in the past 3 years. From the very highest profile to simple straightforward forensic cell phone extractions or video and audio clarification for court use.

To us Data is Data & takes no side, but it has to be verifiable data.

R. Kevin Smith PE, BSME, MMAE, has been a specialist in Engineering Forensic Safety and Design for 35 years. He has consulted on over a 1,000 matters nationwide.

Mr. Smith is a registered professional engineer and holds a BSME and MMAE from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He specializes in Material Handling Equipment Safety, including lift trucks, dock safety, truck loading, conveyors, and aerial work platform safety.

Mr. has been actively involved as a member of the committee that writes the Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks (ASME/ANSI B56.1) for over 30 years. He also serves on the B56.6 committee (rough terrain lift trucks) and the ANSI A92.5 and A92.6 subcommittees (self-propelled elevating work platforms).

Litigation Support - Mr. Smith formerly worked for Triodyne, Inc. for over 15 years as a forensic engineer/principal engineer. As President of R. K. Smith Engineering Inc., he currently has a laboratory for examination and testing, and owns or has access to varied testing equipment and tools.

Kevin Smith has testified at depositions and trials on several hundred matters. He has performed hundreds of investigations into product failures involving injury and property damage, and has reconstructed numerous accidents. His expertise is available to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defendant. Mr. Smith also is on the Adjunct Math faculty at Prairie State College.

Areas of Expertise:

Forklift Trucks Aerial Work Platform Lifts Product Testing Material Handling / Lifting / Rigging Equipment Accident Reconstruction Machine Guarding Safeguarding Warnings

Agricultural and Construction Equipment Skid Steer Loaders Stability Testing Loading Dock Safety Consumer Products / Testing OSHA Citations Codes & Standards Standard of Care in Design

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Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC is a full-service forensic engineering firm, providing engineering support to clients in the areas of accident reconstruction, premises liability, and product liability.  With over 20 years of experience for each of our senior engineers, we utilize the latest technology for documenting evidence and retrieving data including FARO 3D scanning, aerial drone imaging, and black box downloads.  Our forensic engineers are mobile, supporting clients throughout the U.S. We are headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida with remote locations in Jacksonville, Florida; Tampa, Florida and Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Brian Pfeifer, P.E., Dr. Pfeifer is an Engineering Expert with over 25 years of experience investigating thousands of cases involving a variety of forensic engineering issues. He is a leading expert in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, maintenance of traffic, commercial vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and the analysis of mechanical systems and product failures. Dr. Pfeifer has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. Over 33 patents have been filed worldwide on behalf of Dr. Pfeifer and associated colleagues who invented safer guardrail systems, vehicle storage systems, shipping container handling systems, and material handling and storage methods. He has also utilized his technical knowledge and understanding of patents to assist in a number of matters involving patent litigation. Dr. Pfeifer has published numerous papers to various organizations, covering topics such as new guardrail systems, energy absorbing guardrail terminals, breakaway sign mechanisms, and material handling technology. He has shared his expertise with many organizations on topics including vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, roadway construction zones, and accident reconstruction expert witness utilization. Dr. Pfeifer is a registered Professional Engineer in three states and he continues to refine his skills and knowledge of accident reconstruction and roadside safety by staying current with new technology and best practices. Dr. Pfeifer has extensive experience with providing deposition and trial testimony as an Engineering Expert. Expertise: • Automobile Collisions • Tractor-Trailer Collisions • Guardrails / Bridge Rails • Construction Zones • Bicycle Accidents • Pedestrian Accidents • Motorcycle Accidents • Occupant Kinematics • Roadside Safety • Airbag Control Module (ACM) Analysis • Tractor Trailer Electronic Control Module (ECM) Analysis • Product Failure Analysis • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Evaluation • Restraint System Analysis • Patent Litigation Technical Analysis

Ms. Traci Campbell, P.E., CXLT, Ms. Campbell has over 20 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and testifying in matters involving a variety of forensic engineering issues. She is a leading expert in the following: industrial accident reconstruction and human factors; slip, trip, stumble and fall analysis; application of standards, codes, and guidelines including OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, Life Safety, ADA and Building Codes; workplace safety related issues; forklift and material handling devices; construction machinery and workplaces; manufacturing equipment; and the analysis of workplace systems and product failures. Ms. Campbell has a strong background working in manufacturing and industrial workplaces including the design, development, and implementation of solutions to ensure safe work environments. She has also been credited as part of a team holding a patent related to safeguarding power hand tools with rotating discs. Her special interests include amusement park and theme park accidents and safety related issues. Ms. Campbell is also a CXLT - Certified XL Tribometrist (slip index evaluation) and a certified counter balance forklift operator. Ms. Campbell has served as a presenter with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) regarding slip, trip, stumble, and fall incidents. She has shared her engineering expertise with many organizations on topics including: slip, trip, stumble, and fall incidents; electronic data in the realm of accident reconstruction; safety engineering and the engineering hierarchy; photogrammetry and other accident reconstruction techniques; OSHA compliance; and Industrial Engineering. Ms. Campbell is a registered and licensed Professional Engineer in five states and she continues to refine her skills and knowledge of premises liability and safety engineering by staying current with new technology and best practices. Expertise: • Industrial Accidents • Slip / Trip / Fall • Human Factors and Environment Interaction • Pedestrian Kinematics • Workplace Safety • Retail and Restaurant Facility Safety • OSHA & ADA Regulations • Multi- Employer Workplaces • ANSI / ASTM / Building Codes • Elevators/Escalators • Industrial Equipment • Forklifts and Material Handling Devices • Parking Lot Safety • Safety Engineering • Guarding and Warnings • Theme Parks / Recreation Safety & Facilities • Fire and Explosion Safety • Product Failure Analysis • Pedestrian Accidents • Automobile Collisions • Tractor / Trailer Collisions • Bicycle Accidents

Mr. Chris Yates, P.E., Mr. Yates is a Mechanical Engineering Expert with over 20 years of experience investigating thousands of cases related to a variety of forensic engineering issues. He specializes in accident reconstruction cases involving autos, tractor-trailers, bicycles, pedestrians, and other roadway related incidents. His expertise also includes seat belt analysis, occupant kinematics, product failure analysis, and electronic module downloads for both automobile airbag modules and tractor-trailer electronic control modules. In addition to providing documentation, analysis, reports, and deposition and trial testimony in forensic matters, Mr. Yates has been involved in the design of various products including safety guards for grinders and band saws, port container handling systems, vehicle and boat storage systems, warehouse material handling systems, and material handling systems for shipboard use. Expertise: • Automobile Collisions • Tractor / Trailer Collisions • Bicycle Accidents • Motorcycle Accidents • Pedestrian Accidents • Occupant Kinematics • Black Box Analysis • Tractor Trailer Electronic Control Modules (ECM) • Product Failure Analysis • Restraint System Analysis

Medivence is a company providing Medical Demonstrative Evidence for the legal profession. Medivence produces visually memorable multimedia presentations which provide a compelling platform for attorneys and their experts to succinctly present their case.

Medivence Principal, Marc Glickstein, MD, FACR, has over 27 years of active clinical involvement in Neuroradiology, as well as General Radiology including MRI, Mammography, CT, and Ultrasound. He is a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, and completed his diagnostic radiology training at the University of Pennsylvania. A background in photography, as well as having authored multiple scholarly journal articles, has also contributed to Dr. Glickstein's abilities and interest in this area.

Medivence Services and Benefits:

• Web-based conferencing allows direct personal consultation of cases and work product without having to leave the office
• Presentations are created by a board certified physician who provides additional expert opinion/input included as part of the case
• Compelling presentations, designed to educate both the jury as well as opposing counsel, may lead to favorable verdicts and faster, more favorable settlements

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James I. Ebert, PhD, is a Certified Photogrammetrist of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (No. 534R), a Photogrammetrist of the Medicolegal Investigation Unit for New York State Police, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Engineering Division. He serves as a forensic photogrammetric consultant for the US Army's Central Identification Laboratories and has more than 31 year's experience in Photointerpretation, Photogrammetry, and Mapping Techniques.

Dr. Ebert has over 130 scholarly publications including the chapter "Photogrammetry, Photointerpretation, And Digital Imaging And Mapping In Environmental Forensics" in the 2nd edition of the Introduction To Environmental Forensics, and the book Distributional Archaeology.

Areas of Consulting Services include:

Cultural Resources: Spatial Databases, Photointerpretation and Photogrammetry, Distributional Archaeology, and 3-Dimensional Rock Art Recording and Analysis.

Land and Water Rights: Historic and Prehistoric Agricultural Water Use, and Land Access and Easements.

Environmental Forensics: Historic Site Activities and Evolution, Superfund and Industrial Sites, and Hazardous Waste Disposal.

Scientific Analysis & Exhibits: Computer Visualization, Digital Animation, Digital Surveying & Mapping, Image Processing, and Surface / Subsurface Visualization.

Curriculum Vitae is available upon request.

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Jose J. Granda, PhD, PE, is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University in Sacramento, CA. Prof. Granda is a Professional Registered Mechanical Engineer with almost 40 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in Mechatronics, the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering. 

A NASA Fellow, Prof. Granda served as a NASA public spokesman for 17 space shuttle missions. He received the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from the University of California, Davis and the Outstanding Research Award from California State University Sacramento. Prof. Granda is Chairman of the Technical Committee on Bond Graph Modeling and Simulation and the SCS Society for Modeling and Simulation International.  He is also the Chairman of the ICBGM 2020 International Conference on Bond Graph Modeling and Simulation.  

Prof. Granda has been an International Keynote Speaker in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.  He is the editor of 13 books and author of 65 technical research papers.

Research and Consulting Areas:

Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronics Systems  Vehicle Dynamics and Design Vehicle Crash Reconstruction Accident Biomechanics Reconstruction

System Dynamics and Controls  Finite Element Modeling (FEA)  Multi Body Dynamics  Systems Engineering Management

Degrees and License: 

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, National Polytechnic University, Ecuador
• ME in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
• PE (Professional Engineer) License in Mechanical Engineering 

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Advanced Research & Technology (ART) experts have more than 29 years of advanced expertise in the areas of accident investigation, highway safety, mechanical engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, security barriers, and structural analysis. 

Their superior expertise is guaranteed to provide you with the compelling evidence necessary to pursue and win complex specialty lawsuits, including but not limited to:

Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Mechanical and Structural Engineering Airbag & Seatbelt Fatalities / Injuries  Slip, Trip & Fall

Occupant Biomechanics Crashworthiness Analysis Failure Analysis Fuel Tank Analysis

ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural dynamics, crashes, and impact-related problems. They have conducted numerous successful projects and analyses for many government agencies, private industry,  engineering, and law firms. 

ART experts are professional in utilizing state-of-the-art technology including 3-D computer animation engineering and modeling, and the latest engineering techniques for:

Crash Analysis Crash Scene Investigation Crash Test Data Analysis (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, etc.) Crash Statistical Data Analysis (NASS, FARS, etc.)

Occupant Kinematics / Protection Biomechanics Vehicle Dynamics Computerized Crash Simulations

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4CA Consulting & Reconstruction is a General Accident Reconstruction Company, providing Expert Services in the field of Accident Reconstruction, including:

• A complete an unbiased accident investigation, using the latest investigative means such as Crash Data Retrieval & Analysis.
• Crash Scene Analysis and Documentation: Vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles.
• Seat Belts and Child Safety-Seats usage analysis
• Occupant injury kinematics, speed determination, time - distance, drag factor with use of Vericom Vehicle Computer System.
• Traffic Studies.
• Crash Animation / Simulation, Map scenes, Crash Zone, CAD.

About Kevin Forcier: ACTAR Certified Reconstructionist: #2054. Retired from the Pennsylvania State Police in April of 2010 after 25 years of service. Accident Reconstructionist since 1990, last four years as a full time Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist responsible for the coverage of 3300 square miles of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Qualified Expert Witness in the field of Crash Reconstruction and related services.