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Slip Resistance Testing for Slip, Trip and Fall Cases
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D., Biomechanical Consultant with DJS Associates, Inc. provides slip resistance testing for slip, trip and fall cases. For more information, please contact Dr. Nobilini at experts@forensicDJS.com.
Occupational Chemical Exposure: Likely to Cause Disability?
Colin J. Brigham, CIH, CSP, CPE, CPEA :::: Case Synopsis: An employee at a manufacturing plant, and her husband, brought a civil action suit against a subcontractor who performed work…
Defective Therapy Bicycle
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: A paraplegic patient was undergoing exercise therapy on a Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) bicycle at a physical therapy clinic when she incurred a…
National Crash Analysis Conference
Curtis M. Beloy, PE, Accident Reconstruction / Motorcycle Expert at DJS Associates, recently attended the National Crash Analysis Conference at the National Crash Analysis Center, Washington, DC. Specific topics covered…
The Importance of Clear, Concise and Conspicuous Signage
Tom J. Griffiths, ED.D. :::: When accidents occur at swimming pools, water parks and beaches, there are usually two vital areas of omission from which lawsuits are born: The failure…
Bearing Overload Results in Crane Collapse
Gerald Gambs, Jr., PE, MME :::: Case Synopsis: A large, rubber-tiered straddle crane, 50 feet tall and 75 feet wheelbase, was being operated in a rail yard, loading and unloading…
Aftermarket Alterations Defeat Important Safety System
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Case Analysis: Most commercial tractor-trailers have standardized fittings that connect the tractor’s air and electrical systems to the trailer. These hoses, lines, and fittings are…
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Update 2011
There are several updates to the EDR hardware and software allowing for retrieval of vital information from 2011 passenger vehicles and trucks. To ascertain if the vehicle on your matter…
New Lifts in Forensic Storage and Technology Center (FSTC)
The Forensic Storage and Technology Center (FSTC) has available new lifts to raise passenger vehicles, light trucks and varied heavy trucks for complete access to the vehicle’s undercarriage for inspection. …
