Electric Bicycle Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Bicycles - Bicycle Expert Witness, E-bike Expert Witness, Bicycle Crash Expert, Bicycle Accident Expert, E-bike Crash Expert, E-bike Accident Expert, Electric Bicycle Expert Witness, Strava GPS Analysis, Rider Conduct, Rider Skill Assessments, Standard of Care, Bicycle Maintenance, Equipment Failures, Event Safety, Roadway Hazards

Providing expert testimony in litigation matters since 2018, with expertise involving on-road, off-road, and e-bike accidents involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, other bicyclists, unsafe event routes, roadway defects, and other hazardous conditions. Areas of analysis include bicycle and e-bike safety, bicycle and e-bike standard of care, safe and unsafe solo and group riding practices, rider conduct, rider skill assessment, fault contribution, bicycle maintenance, bike fitting, coaching practices, roadway and route hazards, and detailed Strava/GPS analysis. Bicycling experience includes 4-time Masters World Champion, U.S. Olympic Cycling Team Member, 300,000+ miles ridden, professional mountain bike racer, bicycle safety and skills coach since 1984, and 17 years experience as a Hollywood stuntman specializing in bicycle crashes, jumps, and technical riding maneuvers. Coaching and technical experience includes more than 6,000 private and small-group bicycle skills and safety s...

Castle Rock, Colorado

Accident Reconstruction, Motorcycle - Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Patent Infringement, Mechanical Engineering, OHV, Electric Bicycle, Dirt Bikes, PWC, Commercial Vehicle, Truck, Black Box, Airbag, Pedestrian, Skateboard, Snowmobile, Side by Side, Mountain Bikes

Mr. Kittel is a board certified Forensic Engineer, registered Professional Engineer, and accident reconstruction expert with extensive experience investigating motor vehicle crashes and product failures across a wide range of transportation modes. He specializes in the reconstruction of accidents, and analysis of mechanical failures, involving motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and other powersport vehicles, as well as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian involved crashes. Mr. Kittel’s accident reconstruction expertise includes vehicle dynamics, vehicle performance, time-distance analysis, perception-response, and operator behavior. His investigations frequently involve the evaluation of vehicle system failures or malfunctions, including braking systems, tires, seat belts, airbags, steering systems, and other safety-critical components. He also regularly addresses occupant kinematics, human factors, visibility analysis, and roadway or environmental conditions. His an...