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…
Urban Hog Riding Risks
Johann F. Szautner, D.I.,P.E.,P.L.S. :::: Case Synopsis: For motorcyclists, nothing beats a leisurely ride on a warm, sunny, spring day, especially after enduring a long frigid winter. On such a…
Garment Press Malfunction
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A worker at a drycleaning facility sustained severe burns when a garment press malfunctioned and unexpectedly closed on his hands. An operator…
Infant Stroller Causes Skin Rash
Kenneth A. Brown, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: In early summer, a young mother purchased an infant stroller at a local store. With the infant safely strapped in the new stroller,…
Tractor-Trailer versus Pedestrian: Whose Story Makes Sense?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: The plaintiff, a pedestrian, had parked his tractor-trailer in a truck stop and proceeded to walk to the facility to get some coffee.…
Roof Crush Causes Life Altering Injury
Stephen A. Batzer, Ph.D, PE :::: Case Synopsis: A young man, while driving his sedan to work, in the dark, lost control of his vehicle which then exited the curvy…
A “Crash” Course on Motorcycles & Motorcycle Expertise
By Curtis M. Beloy, P.E. :::: Motorcycles are unique vehicles that require special training and licensing to operate. They have unique handling characteristics and respond to disturbances differently than passenger…
Inadequate Security at Parking Lot
William J. Birks, Jr., CPP :::: Case Analysis: A woman drove her car into the parking lot of a US based retailer. She secured a parking space, abutting a pedestrian…
Why Did The Vehicle Cross the Centerline? Was It a Criminal Action?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: A pickup truck traveling northbound on a two-lane, two-direction roadway was approaching a slight curve to the right when the vehicle failed to…
