Trucking industry expert witness Robert R. Reed writes on Truck/tractor-trailer crashes: 4.”OBC”and “GPS” – This technology is most important and provides a wealth of knowledge for reconstruction after the at-scene investigation. The information from these systems travels in real time from the truck to satellites, ground based towers or the…
In THE PERFECT STORM: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses, hydrology expert witness Richard Van Bruggen writes: The National Flood Insurance Act also required the identification of all floodplain areas and established flood risk zones. This is good news for subrogation professionals because it provides a warning to landowners…
Trucking industry expert witness Robert R. Reed writes on Truck/tractor-trailer crashes: 3. Equipment inspection – Severe accidents and fatalities warrant a complete inspection of units involved. If equipped with “ECM” modules and “ABS” modules this data should be retrieved for use in reconstruction. This can be done using truck manufacturers…
In The Expert Nurse Witness, Ellen K. Murphy writes: Expectations for affidavits, deposition, and testimony must be clear. Cases literally can be won or lost if filing dates are missed. If the case requires expert testimony, it will be lost if an expert does not testify. Remuneration should be set…
In About Electronic Evidence, computers expert witness Ernesto F. Rojas of Forensic & Security Services Inc. writes: Electronic Evidence, also known as Digital Evidence, is any information which has been stored or transmitted in digital form and may be used in a court of law. Current trends indicate that more…
In THE PERFECT STORM: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses, hydrology expert witness Richard Van Bruggen writes: Federal flood insurance was first made available in 1968 through the enactment of the National Flood Insurance Act.4 Prior to this program, affordable private flood insurance was generally not available. Under the…
Depending on type of system used and data computed, this information is invaluable to crash reconstruction efforts. Each system develops reports in multiple formats that can be deciphered for indisputable information that can prove or disprove action of the driver or vehicle involved in a crash. These systems are similar…
Electrical expert witness David J. Marne, P.E., is the author of McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) Handbook. Here he answers the question: Do communications utility workers and power utility workers need to follow the NESC® or OSHA rules? Both. The National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) has been adopted in…
In Driver Fatigue is the Number One Safety Issue in the Truck and Bus Industry, fatigue expert witness Dennis Wylie writes: The Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Fatigue and Alertness Study The importance of driver fatigue led the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada to commission the largest, most comprehensive…
In Mold, Housing and Wood, building materials experts at the Western Wood Products Association write: Other conditions can increase the amount of mold spores in the indoor air of buildings. Homes with exposed-dirt crawl spaces and basements tend to have more airborne mold spores than homes without (Lumpkins, 1973; Su,…