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Motorcycle Collision: Effect of an Alleged Obstructed Stop Sign
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Synopsis: A motorcycle was traveling southbound on a two-lane, two-direction roadway approaching a T-type intersection with a four-lane roadway. The motorcycle operator (plaintiff) failed to…
Softball Backstop Failed to Meet Industry Standards
Thomas W. Bowler, CPSI :::: Case Synopsis: Plaintiff was playing in a slow-pitch game. Incident occurred in the evening at approximately 7:15 pm. The game was under the auspices of…
Trailer Tailgate Treads: Slip and Fall
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Tractor trailer driver routinely transported loads of mulch in an open top trailer. On the day of the accident, the driver arrived at…
Medical Device Injury: Facial Burn During Dental Reconstruction
Ted Milo, B.E.E.E., Medical Device Specialist :::: Key Issues: Dentist was utilizing a specialized dental cement heat gun to set dental cement that was applied to the plaintiff. Shortly following…
Experienced Masters Swimmer “Drowns” in Long Course Swimming Pool
Tom Griffiths, Ed.D :::: Synopsis: A well maintained and managed municipal long course “Olympic” pool experienced a traumatic pool death resulting in a law suit. An experienced and mature lifeguard…
Engine Control Module Establishes Hours of Service Abuse/Driver Fatigue
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Synopsis: The operator of a commercial tractor-trailer was involved in a serious motor vehicle incident resulting in injuries to the occupants of several passenger vehicles. …
Collision Reconstruction Concepts (A Series)
Part One: Change in Velocity (delta-V) :::: James R. Schmidt, Jr., BSME Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Change in velocity, also known as delta-V, is a simple concept. It’s just…
Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision: Could the Driver Have Avoided the Impact?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Passenger vehicle was northbound (NB) on a two-lane roadway. The pedestrian was crossing from west to east [the driver’s left to right], in…
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Sudden Acceleration Case Study
R. Scott King, BSME ::::Case Synopsis: Operator of a late model Ford vehicle was involved in a multi-vehicle incident wherein his vehicle reportedly accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Witnesses reported hearing…
