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Biomechanical expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including accident reconstruction, sports injuries, product liability, personal injury, and workplace safety. Some of the most common specialties among biomechanical expert witnesses include orthopedic biomechanics, forensic biomechanics, human factors, ergonomics, and biomedical engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall accidents, medical device failures, occupational hazards, and athletic equipment design.

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | California

This 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,...

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and...

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | Connecticut

This expert received his BS and MS from the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT and is a licensed engineer in NY and CT. He currently works as a forensic/consulting engineer at a private engineering firm. His investigative and analytic experience includes motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product design and safety, and computer simulation and animation. He has also served...

Automotive Safety Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Automotive Safety Expert Witness | 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,...

Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness | 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...

Gymnastics Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Gymnastics Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has coached gymnastics from beginner level through international level since 1969.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness | ArizonaView profile

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Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness | Arizona

This Certified Professional Ergonomist has been teaching and consulting on human factors/ergonomics, safety and systems for 40 years. He is a member of numerous prestigious professional organizations. As a Research Assistant at Texas Tech University's human factors lab, he served as a consultant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as the Arizona Center for Occupational...

Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witness | South CarolinaView profile

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Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witness | South Carolina

This highly qualified expert has both an MA and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He completed 2 fellowships, and he is a member of numerous professional societies including the 'American Biomedical Engineering Society' and the 'American Association for the Advancement of Science'. He is extensively published with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and...

Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert earned his PhD in mechanical engineering/aeronautical sciences from the University of California Berkeley and has authored numerous publications in the mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering space. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and has held numerous professorships relating to multiple facets of engineering. He is the former co-director of the DOT...

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness | New Jersey

This supremely qualified Expert of Mechanical Engineering and biomechanics obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer and a Licensed Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow and member of the American Society of Mechanical and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He has 175+ Publications on Mechanical Engineering and...

Biomechanical and Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Biomechanical and Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Michigan

This expert's major practice area involves the scientific investigation of accidents resulting in injury. He utilizes the information provided by injuries and mechanical failure of objects to reconstruct the events of an accident and answer questions related to liability. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel...

Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury Expert Witness | 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....

Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics Expert Witness | New York

This expert has provided consulting services in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, EDR/ECM data retrieval, forensic vehicle examinations, product safety, system safety, and human factors engineering for over 25 years. He has full accreditation as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist [ACTAR 738]; is a Certified Professional Ergonomist [N. 017]; is a specialist in using PC Crash computer...

Biomechanics Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | Texas

This expert specializes in injury biomechanics and automotive accident reconstruction. An alumnus of Texas A&M University's bioengineering program, he has 20+ years of accident analysis experience. In addition to consulting, he is involved in the research and testing of automotive bumper systems, having conducted numerous vehicular test collisions with human test subjects.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Biomechanics and Kinesiology Expert Witness | 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...

Biomechanics Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | New Jersey

This biomedical engineer specializes in materials science and biomechanics. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he also served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist overseeing the development and execution of experiments measuring neuronal activity after traumatic brain injuries. The expert is now an Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering departments at...

Exercise Biomechanics & Safety Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Exercise Biomechanics & Safety Expert Witness | New York

This highly qualified resistance training specialist - personal trainer and educator currently serves as president, director of education and resistance training exercise biomechanics instructor for a nationally accredited personal training certification organization. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a a number of professional organizations. This expert has presented...

Biomechanics Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert earned his BS at Duke University, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has received $268,003 in funded support, and has been involved in the writing of 10 grant proposals for research in his field. He has authored 12 publications, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an...

Medical Devices Electric Shock Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Medical Devices Electric Shock Expert Witness | Louisiana

This qualified electric shock expert obtained his BS and MS in Bioengineering and Engineering Science from Stanford University and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He is a Certified Professional Engineer and is a member of multiple engineering and bioengineering associations. The expert has published 75+ articles on electric shock and medical devices. He is an Emeritus...

Winter Sports and Biomechanics Expert Witness |View profile

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Winter Sports and Biomechanics Expert Witness |

This expert has been involved in winter sports and biomechanics since 1972. He has published 10 academic papers relating to jumps in skiing. He has been a guest professor at the University of Calgery's Human Performance Lab, which is the only one of its kind in Canada. He is currently full-time professor at a university in Austria in the Department of Sport Science.

Biomechanical Expert Witness FAQs

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Biomechanical expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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