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See more Biomechanical Expert WitnessesThis biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications, including certifications as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, and is active in his field as a member of several organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Biomechanics. This expert is also an active researcher in his field, having received multiple research grants and authored several peer-reviewed articles, as well as serving as an editor for several scientific publications. Currently, he is both the owner of a personal training company and an assistant professor of kinesiology and a faculty advisor for the Sports Training and Research Program at a major university in California.
Owner and Trainer, A Personal Training Company
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Tennessee
California
This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, Kern, Alameda and San Bernardino Counties, Alaska, Iowa, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Texas. He has thirty-five years of Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Automobile and Motorcycle Product Defect, Forensic and Occupant Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Automotive Safety, Vehicle Design, Development, Manufacturing, Test Engineering and Patent Infringement analysis. This expert has extensive experience and knowledge of product defects in the following areas: Automobile, Truck, Motorcycle, Jet Ski, ATV, Snow Mobile, Golf Cart, Big Rig Truck cases: Involving airbags, seatbelts, seats, fuel system fires, transmission part-to-reverse, unintended acceleration, brakes, tires, axle failures, roof crush, side impact, roll propensity, vehicle handling dynamics, suspension and chassis, design and manufacturing defects.
CEO, Major Accident Reconstruction Firm
Graduate Studies, University of Michigan
Laguna Niguel,
California
This accident reconstruction expert earned a masters degree in kinesiology from California State University Northridge and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA. He is a certified traffic reconstructionist and specializes in accident reconstruction and biomechanics for transportation related accidents (trains, subways, motor vehicles, buses, etc). He belongs to numerous prestigious societies in his field, including the National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructions, National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators and the International Society of Biomechanics. He is currently the President of an Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics firm.
President, A Biomechanics & Accident Reconstruction Consulting Firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California-Los Angeles
Arroyo Grande,
California
This expert in the biomechanics of the human spine earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in biomedical engineering from Duke University, where he researched spinal trauma. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, the Orthopedic Trauma Association granted him the 'Best Paper' award for his work on spine trauma and the spine's response to loads. He has served as a reviewer for the both the 'Journal of Biomechanics' and 'Spine'. He has significant exposure to the clinical arena, having taught residents and fellows in orthopedic surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He currently applies his knowledge as a consultant.
Principal Engineer, A Biomechanics Consulting Firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Duke University
Redwood City,
California
This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back injury, and neurological disorders (cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, stroke, multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord injury, post-polio). Before his current role, he collaborated in, developed, and managed multidisciplinary clinical and research motion analysis labs in the US and Canada, and taught several biomechanics courses.
Assistant Professor, A CA University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Waterloo
Oakland,
California
This expert in biomechanical engineering has studied typical and perturbed patterns of postural and gait initiation and computational biomechanics of the human finger. She has used her biomechanics acumen to assist in the development of: a shock-resistant mission module support system and energy absorbing and crashworthy seats for helicopters. Her efforts assisted in redefining the recommended lumbar load tolerances for improving the crashworthiness of seating in naval helicopters. She holds a MSc degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University. She is a member of the International Society of Biomechanics, the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine and the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Biomechanical Engineer and Consultant, A Biomechanics Consultancy in CA
Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago
Torrance,
California
This highly qualified expert in biomechanics has over 20 years of professional experience in areas such as use of force, bulletproof vests, sports, and many more. She received her BS in nursing from Nazareth College, her MS in bioengineering from the University of Michigan and her MS in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University. This expert then went on to complete her PhD in biomedical engineering from Wayne State University. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the American Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the American Society of Engineering Education. She has published over 30 journal articles, three books, and has given nearly 60 presentations on topics in biomechanical and biomedical engineering. Formerly, she has held roles as an associate professor and full-time faculty member in biomedical engineering at Wayne State University. Additionally, she was a television producer for ESPN. Currently, this expert serves as a professor of biomechanics at a prominent CA medical school.
Professor, A University in Southern CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Wayne State University
Detroit,
California
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What is a biomechanical expert witness?
A biomechanical expert witness applies principles of mechanics to the study of biological systems, often in personal injury or product liability cases. They analyze how forces caused injuries.
In what types of cases can a biomechanical expert witness be beneficial?
Biomechanical experts are crucial in cases involving vehicle accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, workplace incidents, and any case where bodily injury is involved.
What subspecialties exist within the field of biomechanics that an expert witness might focus on?
Subspecialties include orthopedic biomechanics, sports biomechanics, forensic biomechanics, and occupational biomechanics. Each focuses on different aspects of human movement and injury.
How can a biomechanical expert witness help in a car accident case?
A biomechanical expert can reconstruct the accident to determine the forces involved, helping to establish if and how the accident caused specific injuries claimed by parties.
Why is it important for a biomechanical expert witness to have a strong understanding of human anatomy?
Understanding human anatomy allows the expert to accurately assess how an incident could have resulted in specific injuries. This knowledge is key in establishing causation.
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