Accidental Fall or Intentional Jump?
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: A man alleged that while he was attempting to deposit trash in a dumpster, located in a dark alleyway behind a restaurant, he…
Runaway Wheel Leads to Accident
Case Synopsis: A commercial vehicle owner-operator, while monitoring a common “trucker’s” CB channel, heard a report of a truck that had lost its wheel and caused a multi-vehicle collision. …
Thomas Edison He is Not
Marlin E. Buckley, Carpenter - Licensed Electrical Contractor :::: Case Synopsis: A union electrical contractor was completing construction of a large public housing complex. A journeyman electrician was sent to…
Truck/Child on Bike: Which Story “Fits”?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: A 36-foot long straight-body delivery truck stopped in a residential neighborhood. The truck was stopped at a stop sign for a period of…
Unforeseeable Landslide at Time of Home Purchase
Gregory L. Boso, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Two years following the purchase of a home, a landslide occurred in the rear yard. The home had a full-basement and was postured…
EDR Provides Answers to Motor Coach Fire
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Synopsis: Typically, vehicular fire investigations include evaluating the physical evidence left as a result of the incident; vehicle service, maintenance, and usage data; witness…
Fire Escape Collapses
Douglas W. Townsend, Ph.D., PE :::: Case Synopsis: Plaintiff stepped through a doorway onto a fire escape on the floor above a neighborhood bar and grill. The fire escape railing…
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…
