Blog Posts
DJS Announces Launch of New, Updated Look
Steven M. Schorr, PE, President of DJS Associates, Inc., announces the launch of its new, updated look. The new logo signifies what DJS has been working toward for the last…
Evaluating Sight Distance Issues in a Three-Dimensional World
by Steven M. Schorr, P.E. :::: Case Synopsis: A northbound vehicle stops at the edge of a typical four-legged, stop-sign controlled intersection. The operator looks left, looks right, and then…
Contribution to American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Safety Professional Handbook
Jon J. Pina, MS, CSP, a PA/OSHA consultant with DJS Associates, Inc., recently contributed the chapter “Emergency Preparedness-Regulatory Issues” to the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Safety Professional Handbook. …
SAE Small Engines Technology Conference, Motorcycle Dynamics and Safety Seminars
Curt M. Beloy, MSME, a Collision Reconstruction Engineer with DJS Associates, Inc., recently attended the SAE Small Engines Technology Conference, Motorcycle Dynamics and Safety Seminars, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Presentations included…
Biomechanical Analysis: Collision Between ATV and Conservation Officer
by Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: A Conservation Officer was struck and seriously injured when he attempted to stop the defendant from riding his all terrain vehicle (ATV)…
Subrogation Damages – Sometimes You Need To Be A Monday Morning Quarterback
Why is it that the amount an insurance carrier pays out to settle a business income/inventory/contents/property claim is many times far greater than the amount recovered in a subrogation suit…
High School Student Drowns on River Rafting Trip
by Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. :::: Case Synopsis: High School Senior participated on a Senior Class Rafting trip approximately two hours away from the school. He was a non-swimmer and as…
Industrial Machinery Accident
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP Mechanical Engineering Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: The operator of an industrial machine was injured after he walked away from the control console to observe a…
Bakery Cause and Origin Fire
Glenn C. Frederick, P.E. Mechanical Engineering Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: Defendant, fuel oil delivery and service company, allegedly improperly reconnected the fuel oil piping to a steam boiler resulting in…