New Technology in the Evaluation of a Guiderail Collision
Steven M. Schorr, P.E. :::: Case Synopsis: A southbound vehicle leaves the roadway to the left in the area of an exit, and strikes a guiderail at an angle of…
Food Preparation Machine Guard Accident
Thomas J. Cocchiola, P.E., CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A worker in a food processing facility was injured while cleaning a stainless steel conveyor belt on a meat pasteurizing machine. Workers…
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…
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…
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…
Brake Fade Failure
by R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Synopsis: Operator of a plumbing supply truck, equipped with airbrakes, lost control of his vehicle while descending a long hill. The operator reported…
Where was the Point of Impact?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Head-on, offset collision occurred between the left front of a westbound (WB) pickup truck and the left front of an eastbound (EB) passenger…
When do you need to contact a Slip, Trip & Fall Consultant?
Slip, Trip & Fall Consultants: John E. Tesoriero, PE, PP Johann Szautner, PE, PLS Joseph B. Mills, PE ****** Plaintiff was a patron at this restaurant. While walking to the…
