Mechanical Failure Expert Witnesses

Since 1988, Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC ("RWFE") has provided engineering services to industries and government labs, as well as litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing in many areas.

RWFE Areas of Expertise Include:

Components & Machinery Metallurgy & Corrosion Dynamics of Impact & Collisions Friction Analysis / Slips, Trips and Falls Intellectual Property & Patent Review Accident Reconstruction / Animation Computer Aided Design Education & Training

Electrocution & Switch Malfunction Grounding & Lightning Protection Lightning Impulse Testing Products and Premises Liability & Safety High-Voltage & Current Power Systems Bridge Design and Safety Fire & Explosion Cause and Origin And Much More...

At RWFE, we proudly distinguish ourselves by our Four C's:

CREDENTIALS. COMPETENCE. CREDIBILITY. COMMUNICATION.

Credentials:	B.S., M.S., M.Eng., M.B.A., J.D., and Ph.D. Degrees Licensed Professional Engineers in Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering Tenured University Professors and Professionals NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators (CFEI) Licensed Master Electricians
Competence:	Over 80 Combined Years of Experience in Engineering R&D, Industry, Academia, Consulting, and Expert Witness Litigation Support Over 120 Combined Deposition and Court Testimonies
Credibility:	Internationally Recognized in Our Areas of Expertise More Than $19 Million in Peer-reviewed and Funded Research Grants Over 200 Combined Scientific Publications and Journal Articles
Communication:	Over 20 Different Undergraduate and Graduate-level University Courses Over 30 Invited Short Courses, Talks, and Lectures

Design Evaluation – Accident Investigation – Intellectual Property - Failure Analysis – Fire Cause & Origin – Component Testing - Computer Aided Drafting – Accident Animation - Expert Witness & Litigation Support

www.ExpertEngineering.com

Richard Fincher is a consulting and testifying expert witness with over 40 years of Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software, Industrial Automation, and executive leadership experience. He provides expert witness and litigation consulting services in U.S. federal and state courts, international arbitration, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and international proceedings.

 Litigation Support - Mr. Fincher has prepared expert, rebuttal, and technical reports and has provided deposition and trial testimony. His engagements have included multi-billion-dollar semiconductor disputes, semiconductor equipment valuation, software copyright and source-code analysis, patent invalidity and non-infringement, automotive electronics failure analysis, industrial machinery disputes, immersive simulation systems, and manufacturing technology matters.

His technical work has included source-code review under stipulated protective orders, establishment of specialized PLC and electronics laboratories for independent testing, semiconductor manufacturing and equipment-market analysis, accelerated-life and specification testing, root-cause analysis, and evaluation of engineering, commercial, and industry-practice issues.

Areas of Expertise:

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Economics Semiconductor Equipment Valuation and Secondary Markets ASIC Cost & Manufacturing Economics Yield, Capacity, and Utilization Analysis Software IP and Source Code Copyright and Trade Secret Disputes

Patent Litigation Embedded Systems Industrial Automation and Process Control PLC Systems Product Reliability Electronic Failure Analysis

Background Experience - Mr. Fincher’s industry experience includes leadership roles as VP of Engineering, CTO, General Manager, and senior engineering manager in semiconductor, electronics, software, and manufacturing organizations. He has led engineering and technology operations across the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Australia.

He holds an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business, an MS in Computer Science from SMU Lyle School of Engineering, and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is a PMP – Project Management Professional and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery Expert. Gas turbine engines, steam turbines, jet engines, compressors, pumps, expanders, generators, cogeneration, combustion equipment, diesel engines, and reciprocating compressors. 

Failure analysis, stress analysis, mechanical design, design analysis, troubleshooting, performance analysis, durability assessment. Access to metallurgical laboratory. Experienced Expert witness. 

Please see our Service List at https://sbkushnick.com/servicelist.pdf for a concise description.

Bransford Pickett, PE, DFE, BSc, MScBA, has over 25 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer. SEFS expertise includes design and review of material handling equipment, material handling management, and ship board systems. SEFS offers litigation support services for Accident Investigation and Reconstruction covering failure analysis, process simulation, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and personal injury / safety. His materials handling and engineering services are offered to attorneys, insurance and end user companies nationally and internationally.

Mr. Pickett is a member on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30 committee on Safety Codes and Standards for cranes and rigging as well as a member of several subcommittees. He is also a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers P30 Committee- Planning for the Use of Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Cableways and Lifting Accessories. ASME BTH Standards Committee.

Mr. Pickett is a Professional Engineer, and holds a BSE from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a MScBA in Finance from San Diego State University, as well as a board certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer. He has qualified as an expert witness in the State of New York Supreme Court and the State of California Supreme Court.

Accident Investigation:

• Man baskets, Forklifts, Scissors Lifts, Aerial Lifts, Rigging Gear, Hydraulic Jacks, and Hydraulic / pneumatic Lift Systems, Automotive Lift Systems, Conveyors, Pallet and Packages Conveyors, Pneumatic Systems, Machine tools, Boats, Barges, and Elevators
• Tower, Mobile, Bridge, Truck, Portal, Container, Jib and Floating Barge Cranes, and Derricks
• Operator training compliance to National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, NCCCO, requirements for tower crane, mobile crane, overhead crane, articulating crane operator training and certification, signal person, and rigger certification
• Compliance covers applicable national and international standards that include the ABS, ASTM, ASM, ASME, ANSI, WSTDA, ALI, etc. and DIN, EN, FEM to list a few. National regulations include state and federal OSHA requirements as well as DOE, military specifications and standards

View Bransford Pickett's Consulting Profile.

Sean Brossia, PhD, is a Corrosion, Materials, Mechanical Integrity, Reliability, and Industrial Equipment Failure expert with more than 30 years of experience across chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, paper, pipeline, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. He also has experience in aerospace, ground vehicle, agricultural and industrial equipment, biomedical implants, consumer packaging, and infrastructure assets. Through Vulcan Integrity, he provides expert witness and litigation support for matters involving corrosion damage, materials degradation, inspection adequacy, risk-based inspection, mechanical integrity, maintenance and reliability practices, material selection, and equipment failure causation.

Litigation Support - Dr. Brossia's litigation support includes case merit review, technical document review, failure analysis review, causation analysis, inspection and maintenance program evaluation, standard-of-care assessment, expert reports, rebuttal support, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. He has testified and been deposed, has supported both defense and plaintiff matters, and has never had his opinions excluded.

Dr. Brossia’s opinions are grounded in engineering principles, available data, physical evidence, operating history, inspection records, industry standards, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. He is experienced with API, ASME, ASTM, AMPP/NACE, PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, PIP, and RAGAGEP-related expectations, and has participated in standards development activities.

Areas of Expertise:

Gaskets Glass-Lined Equipment PTFE-Lined Systems Corrosion Monitoring Technologies Pitting General Corrosion Erosion-Corrosion Corrosion Under Insulation Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Stress Corrosion Cracking Coating and Lining Failure Water Chemistry-Related Corrosion Environmentally Assisted Cracking Equipment / Materials Failure

Piping Pressure Vessels Tanks Heat Exchangers Boilers Cooling Water Systems Pipelines Coatings Linings Stainless Steels Alloys Polymers

Dr. Brossia is known for explaining complex corrosion, materials, reliability, and mechanical integrity issues in clear, practical terms that attorneys, judges, arbitrators, and juries can understand. His background includes leadership roles in engineering, maintenance, reliability, corrosion management, fixed equipment integrity, research and development, asset integrity consulting, and corrosion monitoring technology. He is a NACE/AMPP Fellow, has over 80 publications and book chapters, and holds multiple patents related to corrosion monitoring and sensing technologies.

Dan W. Wall, BSME, specializes in the fields of Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics and Motor Vehicle Injury Causation, Human Factors, and Injury Prevention in Motor Vehicle Design. Mr. Wall is fully accredited with ACTAR (Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction), ACTAR No. 1140.

Dan Wall has conducted scientific and engineering analysis of motor vehicle collisions since 1987 for both plaintiff and the defense in civil and criminal cases. A qualified expert witness since 1987, he has offered litigation support services to insurance companies and attorneys in Arizona, California, Colorado, Tennessee and Louisiana and has testified in both Civil and Federal Courts.

Mr. Wall's past cases have involved commercial vehicle design and analysis, insurance investigations, low speed collisions and injury analysis, motorcycle collisions and rider analysis, vehicle handling and dynamics, seat belt analysis and injury mitigation, tire failures and rollover analysis, general accident reconstruction, and roadway analysis. He has conducted human factor analysis including reaction and perception, environmental effects, and general driver behavior. With a large library and the tools needed to do all types of motor vehicle reconstruction investigations, Mr. Wall is an asset to any team.

Dan Wall currently owns and rides a Harley Davidson Ultra Electra Glide Classic motorcycle and has gone through various levels of motorcycle training. He also has extensive experience as a boat operator and Marine Instructor.

For more information, visit www.wallaccidentreconstruction.com

Also view Dan Wall's article in Attorney At Law Magazine at http://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/phoenix/2014/01/17/accident-reconstruction-expert-dan-wall/

Areas of Expertise:

Mechanical Engineering Biomechanics Human Factors Accident Reconstruction Failure Analysis Forensic Investigation Motor Vehicle Design Dynamics and Handling Motorcycles Commercial Vehicles Rollovers Signage

Conspicuity Low Speed Collisions Marine Safety Bicycles Slip and Fall Accidents Pedestrians Accidents Tire Failure Seat Belt Issues Road Defects Off Road Driving Accidents Construction Zones Product Liability

View Dan Wall's Consulting Profile.

Automotive Expert Witness with 18+ years as owner of Reflex Automotive in Hooksett, NH. Specializing in Automotive Repair Disputes, Insurance Claims, Warranty Analysis (Magnuson-Moss), and Dealer vs. Independent Service Practices. 

Deep technical knowledge in European vehicle diagnostics, particularly Audi and Volkswagen systems, as well as all domestic and Asian makes. Pioneered digital vehicle inspections using photo and video documentation. 

Won 2 trials. 200/hr case review, 250/hr deposition.