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National Association of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) Board-Certified Engineer
Curtis M. Beloy, PE, Collision Reconstruction Engineer / Motorcycle Safety Specialist, has been admitted to the National Association of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) as a Board-Certified Engineer. Curt has also become…
Extra Vigilance Necessary with 3-Meter Diving Boards
Dr. Tom Griffiths, Aquatics Expert with DJS Associates, is interviewed regarding catastrophic falls from diving board ladders: Diving rarely enters the national spotlight, but with a focus on U.S. divers…
NHTSA Recall Notification Regarding Chevrolet Impala Police Vehicles
Earlier this month, General Motors (GM) announced plans to recall more than 36,000 Chevrolet Impala Police vehicles due to potential fracture of front lower control arms. This, according to GM,…
Curt’s Corner: Fast Facts – Turn Signals on a Motorcycle
Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off. If you are making a left turn in front of…
DJS Associates Introduces Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Version 6.0.
In addition to added coverage for vehicles such as GM, Ford, Toyota, and more, Version 6.0 provides coverage for 2013 Nissan vehicles. This important update marks the beginning of a…
NHTSA Recall Notification Regarding 2006-2007 General Motors Vehicles
Earlier this month, General Motors (GM) announced plans to recall nearly 250,000 vehicles, equipped with power windows, due to a potential electrical malfunction in the master control switch located in…
Did Dock Leveler Installation Contribute to Accident?
Thomas Cocchiola, PE :::: Case Synopsis: A worker was injured when she inadvertently stepped into a gap while unloading items from a truck. She was unloading at a facility equipped…
Drowning at Private Lake and Camp Community Leads to Major Settlement
Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D. :::: Case Synopsis: A young, non-swimming female drowned while attending a private, lakeside camp community - a tragic event easily preventable. The private camp community offered…
Electronic Steering Defect Contributes to Collision
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Background: Historically, automotive power steering mechanisms have been relatively simple hydraulic systems comprised of a belt-driven pump, hoses and valves. These are time-tested systems, providing…
