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“Ride on Red” Law in Pennsylvania
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: For over a year now, a new law in Pennsylvania has allowed for any vehicle (i.e., car, bicycle, motorcycle, even a…
New Technology in Forensic Engineering Keeps “Flying” Ahead
Steven M. Schorr, PE, President of DJS Associates and Lead Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Look up in the sky, it seems like you see them everywhere... Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s),…
Shortest Route Not Always the Best on Work Site
LT. Col. Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A material delivery-man was walking on the construction site to determine where materials needed to…
Shopper Be Aware of Store Displays!
Jerry Birnbach, F.I.S.P, Retail Store Safety Consultant :::: Background: The plaintiff entered the grocery store in order to do her weekly food shopping. As the plaintiff proceeded down the aisle,…
The Improper Use of Force by Security Personnel
William Birks, Jr., CPP, CHS-III, Security Safety Consultant :::: Case Analysis: A TV reporter and his cameraman were assigned to a story that was to air on the late-night news.…
Danger Within Reach
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineer :::: Accident: A manufacturer designed, built, and sold a production line that produces decorative precast concrete pavers. The production line includes a conveyor…
Ambulance vs. Van: Medical Transport of Resident
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: An adolescent residential care facility, and their employees, were named as defendants in a case where a teenage resident was…
Defective Gym Equipment
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D., Biomechanical Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: While working out at a gym, the plaintiff was attempting to perform an abdominal crunch using an adjustable pulley weight machine…
The “New” Definition of Jaywalking
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: To be fair, jaywalking is still defined as crossing a roadway without regard for approaching traffic or when it is unlawful…
