Trailers and Utility Vehicle Accidents Expert Witnesses

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.

Peter J. Sullivan is a World Class Certified ASE Technician and ASE Certified Master Technician in Heavy Duty Truck, Passenger Car / Light Truck, Collision Repair, and Machinist, (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence). He has over 35 years of technical, academic, operational, and managerial experience in the private and commercial transportation, heavy equipment, marine, and recreational vehicle industries.

Mr. Sullivan has extensive experience performing vehicle inspections and downloads of event data recorders and electronically stored information (ESI), including analysis, validation, testing, and preservation on almost all makes and models of vehicles and equipment.

Litigation Support - Mr. Sullivan utilizes his comprehensive legal, technical, and FMCSA / DOT knowledge to specialize in:

Product Defect Cases Driver or Motor Carrier Compliance Electronic Engine Control (ECM) Electronic Throttle Control Electronic Power Steering

Anti-Lock Brake Supplemental Restraint Computerized Systems Closed-loop Systems Hydraulics

He and his team perform accident site and vehicle inspections, perform data downloads, including analysis, on most all makes and models of vehicles and equipment, reconstruct accidents, perform exemplar and product testing, metallurgical testing, fluid analysis, and CMV driver and motor carrier compliance analysis. His primary areas of expertise include medium duty / heavy duty truck, hy-rail, light duty car / truck, motorcycle, ATV, marine, heavy equipment, machinery, tire, bicycle, commercial motor carrier safety and DOT compliance, and commercial motor vehicle driver / operator qualification and compliance, and job site safety.

Mr. Sullivan's services are available to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defense. His litigation support services also include expert reports, depositions, and testimony for trial, OSHA, and governmental hearings.

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David Smith is an experienced mechanical engineer (MS, PE) with seven issued patents. Award-winning inventor. Vice President of Alpine Engineering and Design, a mechanical engineering consulting company with clients around the United States ranging from individual inventors to Fortune 500 companies. Worked on the development of multiple successful products including among other things: aerial lifts, garbage trucks, thrill rides, ziplines, trailers, oil and gas equipment, exercise equipment, manufacturing equipment, and multiple consumer products. 

Graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Completed a master's of science degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA with an emphasis in product development. Licensed professional engineer (PE) and certified safety professional in comprehensive practice (CSP). Certified trainer for boom lifts, scissor lifts, rough terrain, and counterbalanced forklifts. Over 10 years of experience in product development, patents, equipment safety, and risk assessments. 

Experienced expert witness having drafted over 200 reports/declarations in patent cases and catastrophic injury and death cases. Designed and built multiple custom testing devices to obtain data and evaluate opinions. Created multiple demonstratives to explain the mechanics and circumstances of accident sequences and patented devices. Testified in deposition 11 times and in trial once.

Expert Witness Services Professional Expert Reports Testing Forensic/Failure Analysis Accident Reconstruction Demonstratives Inspections/Measurements Compliance with Standards Expert Testimony Patent & Patent Related Issues Patent Searches Provisional Patent Complete with Illustrations Patent Infringement Review

Product Development Innovative Concept Multi-Industry Experience Powerful Design Tools Full Service Fabricating Materials Design Analysis Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Structural Integrity Tests Value Analysis

Donald L. Hess, President of DLH Associates, Inc., has been providing expert witness services to attorneys and other clients, including Analysis of Vehicle Crashes since 1996. His specialty is crashes involving Commercial Motor Vehicles, including trucks, tractor-trailers, and buses.

With two million miles of safe cross-country trucking experience, followed by over 25 years as a driver trainer and creator / administrator of commercial driving programs, Mr. Hess is well-qualified to provide analysis of what drivers are trained to do in specific situations and circumstances, what federal and state regulations call for and require, and all aspects of the safe and proper operation of commercial motor vehicles. As a motorcyclist with over 45 years of riding and training experience, he is also qualified to comment on accidents involving motorcycles.

Mr. Hess has been nationally recognized as a leader in safety and training issues, is a winner of the American Trucking Associations Million Mile Driving award,and was a recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association Lee Crittenden award. Over his long and successful career in trucking and education, he has held numerous national board and officer positions in trucking and education.

Litigation Support - Mr. Hess is uniquely qualified to analyze and comment on driver behavior in virtually any situation,and has established a solid reputation as an expert witness in crashes involving trucks and commercial vehicles for both Plaintiff and Defense in over 500 hundred cases across the country since 1996. His experience includes significant deposition and trial testimony.

He possesses a unique combination of training, hands-on experience, and education that combine to position him as a leading expert in all facets of trucking. Mr. Hess still maintains a valid, current Commercial Driver License fully endorsed for Combination Vehicles, Doubles-Triples, Tankers, Hazardous Materials, Motorcycles, and Buses. He also holds a USDOT Medical Exam Certificate. His CDL and medical certificate have been maintained without interruption or fault since 1971.

Areas of Expertise:

Commercial Driver Training Truck Driver Training Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Commercial Driver Theory Commercial Driver Backing City Driving Federal Hours of Service Requirements Tankers

Highway Driving Extreme Weather Operations Live Skid Pad / Skid Prevention and Recovery Emergency Driving Skills Warehouse Issues Loading Dock Issues Forklifts Hazardous Materials

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Molly S. Cobb is an experienced Equine Professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, a Certified Instructor.

Litigation Support - Ms. Cobb Molly provides expert witness services, case analysis and Equine appraisals to help attorneys, insurance professionals, and legal teams better understand the equine factors involved in a case. Her experience allows her to evaluate questions related to accepted equine practices, horse handling, rider instruction, barn management, program structure, risk awareness, and the practical realities of working with horses. This can be especially valuable in cases involving riding accidents, boarding disputes, training disagreements, lesson program concerns, equine business operations, valuation questions, or standards of care.

At trial, Ms. Cobb can explain equine-related issues in a way that is accurate, organized, and understandable to attorneys, judges, juries, and decision-makers. At trial, her testimony can help clarify complex horse-industry details for those who may not have equine experience. Whether the matter involves an accident, dispute, valuation issue, standard of care question, business disagreement, or facility-related concern, Molly’s goal is to provide thoughtful, professional insight that supports a clearer understanding of the equine factors involved.

Areas of Expertise:

Equine Standard of Care Rider Safety Equine Behavior and Inherent Risk Equine Personal Injury Stable Management

Riding Instructor Liability Equine Equipment Ethical Equine Practice Equine Boarding and Training Equine Sales Equine Appraisals

Roy Theophilus Bent, Jr. is a well known and respected expert and consultant in the automotive industry. An IACP Certified Auto Appraiser, Expert Witness, and Field Inspector, Mr. Bent is the seated President of the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers, a National Professional Appraisal Credentialing Organization that has trained, tested, and certified over 2,400 students under his leadership in the practices of IACP Certified Auto Appraisals and Litigation assistance.

Mr. Bent holds numerous licenses and credentials as an ASE Certified Mechanic, I-Car Collision Specialist, Licensed Auto Appraiser, Insurance Adjuster, Umpire, Mediator, Arbitrator, Classic Car Judge, and Vintage Car Historian.

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Litigation Support - Mr. Bent is retained by counsel to provide IACP Certified Third Party Appraisals for most auto related lawsuits. He serves law firms whose clients are involved with dissolution, probate, bankruptcy, and diminution of value, and automobile accidents. Mr. Bent is a contributing author in several peer reviewed journals in auto accident expert witness related theories, case studies, and reports which are used exclusively by other expert witnesses in the field. His services include deposition, arbitration, mediation, and trial testimony when necessary.

Areas of Expertise:

Diminished Value Appraisals Total Loss Appraisals Corrosion Defective Products Lemon Laws Air Bags Repair Negligence Motor Homes Motorcycles Recalls

Seat Belts Auto Accident Reconstruction Automotive Accident Photography Automotive Odometer Tampering Used Car Dealer Fraud Tractor Trailers / Unsafe Loads Classic Cars / Custom Vehicles Commercial Vehicle Accidents Electronic Control Module (ECM) High / Low Speed Accidents

Deceptive Trade Practices Ignition Switch Failures Pedestrian / Vehicle Collisions Public Transportation Accidents Recreational Vehicles-RVs Rollover-Roof Crush Run Overs (Pedestrians) Self-Insured / Liability Claims Unibody & Frame Repair Vehicle Fire Cause & Origin (Battery)

View Houston Auto Appraisers' Consulting Profile.

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

Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC (TAIE) is recognized as the leading truck accident expert witnesses and a prominent figure in the business of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Crash Investigation and Causation. The team at TAIE brings unparalleled field and courtroom experience to clients facing litigation involving truck accidents in matters for both Plaintiff and Defendant.

Trial and Deposition - TAIE's expertise in FMCSRs (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) and industry standards allows them to provide valuable insights and support. By working closely with attorneys, they can help conduct more effective depositions and cross-examinations by suggesting relevant questions and providing expert opinions. Their in-depth knowledge of truck accidents and incidents can help attorneys explore critical areas that they might otherwise overlook.

• Commercial Motor Vehicle Post Crash / Incident Inspection

Conducted by in-house by FMCSA-MCSAP CVSA Level 1 roadside enforcement truck and regulatory specialist, trained and well experienced in the post-crash level 1 inspection discipline. Such Post-Crash Inspections, (or PCI) are conducted often in a modified manner, typically focusing on areas that may or may not be chain of causation issues and/or contributing factors. These typically include, foundation airbrake failure; tire failure; steering wheel lash; air leaks; wheel failure; lug nut failure, in addition to many other potential contributing factors. 

• Plaintiff / Defense Retention & Litigation Support

TAIE serves as Expert Witnesses for cases of litigation wherein clients are representing either defense or plaintiff in truck crash and/or incident litigation. Their annual case volume of plaintiff vs. defense is typically 50/50 each year. They are often retained directly by insurance carriers. TAIE looks at all matters of litigation in a fair, balanced and non-advocative manner. They apply the same in the following strict perspective: 1.) the FMCSR’s applicability; 2.) the AAMVA applicability; 3. other Standards of Care applicability; 3.) Best Practices applicability; 4.) Discovery applicability; 5.) thier experience and expertise concerning CMV and FMCSA regulations.

Scott L. Turner, Founding Consultant,is a highly qualified Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Transportation Expert, FMCSR Regulatory and PHMSA-HMR Expert with approximately 30-years of experience in the highly specialized field of CMV crashes and incidents, and 16 years as the CEO of a nationwide CMV crash & HazMat disaster response corporation. 

Mr. Turner's career includes personal response and/or investigation of over 1,000 CMV crashes, 200 cargo-tank truck crashes/incidents, and a multitude of industrial setting incidents including fixed facilities, loading docks and loading rack disasters. His FMCSR and PHMSA knowledge (Federal Enforcement Training), detailed reporting and testimony can be a focal point of any civil litigation, where commercial motor vehicle crashes and/or transit incidents are at issue, with or without hazmat involvement. Mr. Turner is qualified in both the Federal Court system as well as multiple States throughout the United States and testifies on an approximate 50/50 average of Defense to Plaintiff ratio.

Aron Liebe, CEO at TAIE, is based out of the Tri-State area of South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa, with a law enforcement background in the highly specialized field of commercial motor vehicles. Mr. Liebe’s consulting expertise includes (FMCSR) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Industry Standards of Care and State Regulatory Enforcement, while providing expert testimony and detailed expert reports for civil litigation involving commercial motor vehicles, to include tractor-trailers, straight-trucks, dump trucks, special mobile equipment, farm trucks, and pickup trucks coupled to trailers, just to name a few. 

Since transitioning to consulting in 2020, Aron Liebe has contributed to hundreds of civil litigation cases by reviewing discovery documents, preparing detailed reports, and providing expert testimony regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, as well as industry standards of care and best practices. In addition, Mr. Liebe supports TAIE post-crash investigations with North American Standard Level 1 Inspections (NASI)of CMVs, offering distinguished crash scene imagery, formerly as a professional photographer to include crash scene video as an FAA-licensed UAS Pilot. His professional qualifications include CDL Testing including pre-trip inspections, skills and driving tests, CMV Industry presentations, CMV State and Federal Regulatory law enforcement. Mr. Liebe serves TAIE clients nationwide across the continental United States to include Alaska and Hawaii, and is recognized for his integrity and expertise in complex CMV-related matters. 

Scot A. Montgomery, Director of Operations, works closely with the other members of TAI to complete investigations of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and incidents. It is the responsibility of TAIE Consultants, including Montgomery, to investigate the crash / incident based on a review of Discovery / files. Additionally, TAIE consultants often inspect the CMV and/or area of the subject crash/incident, then determine as to contributing factors and/or causation opinions regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), and/or the Motor Carrier industry's standards of care.

Along with many other qualifications, Mr. Montgomery is Level 1 FMCSA-MCSAP Roadside Enforcement trained. Of noteworthy consideration, Level 1 FMCSA-MCSAP Roadside Enforcement trained persons have achieved the highest level of certification in the industry. Montgomery was a member of the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) for 20-years, retiring with the rank of Captain in 2018 as the Commercial Carrier Program Manager for the WHP. 

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.