Air Bag Expert Witnesses

Eagle Lake, Minnesota

Accident Reconstruction - Accident investigation, accident reconstruction, air bag, CDR, EDR, time distance, speed, vehicle inspection, bicycle, commercial vehicle, motorcycle crash, pedestrian, scene photography, aerial photography, drone, occupant kinematics, human factors, sight lines, vehicle equipment, tire failure

My name is Daniel Holmes and I am retired from the Minnesota State Patrol with nearly 27 years of experience. While working for the Minnesota State Patrol I reconstructed over 170 serious or fatal crashes. I have also investigated over 1,500 motor vehicle crashes that did not rise to the level of requiring a crash reconstruction. In 2015, I was awarded the Minnesota State Patrol Award of Excellence in Crash Reconstruction for my work. I am A.C.T.A.R. ( National Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction) certified. I am trained as a C.D.R. ( Crash Data Recorder) analyst-technician and have the ability to image and analyze the airbag data from supported vehicles. I am a Forensic Mapper and drone operator. I have the ability to generate scaled diagrams from a crash scene or use mapping data obtained from Law Enforcement. I am also trained in Occupant Kinematics, and have reconstructed several pedestrian/bicycle accidents along with commercial vehicle crashes....

Spring, Texas

Automotive, Trucking - tire, automotive, truck, diesel, shop, ASE, workplace safety, Jacking, Roadside, ADAS, repair shop, shop safety, Off road equipment, open pit, Airbrake, oil change, engine, air bag, lift, wheel

With over 35 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, Dan Poor serves as a leading Automotive Expert, offering deep technical knowledge and courtroom-ready insight as an automotive expert witness. His expertise in automotive consulting spans a wide range of areas critical to litigation, including mechanical failure analysis, shop safety, proper repair procedural standards, and post-accident vehicle investigations, as well as shop accidents involving customer slips and falls. Dan has worked extensively with passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, specialty equipment, and vehicle warranty procedures, providing detailed evaluations that uncover the root causes of mechanical issues, system malfunctions, or shop accidents. His fact-based reports and expert witness services support attorneys in building strong cases—whether involving product liability, service-related negligence, or disputed vehicle conditions. One of Dan's greatest strengths is his ability to break down c...