Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, is a biomechanics specialist providing expert opinions on • Claimed Injuries and injury mechanisms • Vehicle Occupant Kinematics • Event Data Recorder (EDR) • Work and Recreation Accidents (eg, slip, trip, falls) • Seat Belt Function • Fetus injuries Dr. Goodworth is a Professional Engineer in California (# M40242), an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (# 2225), trained in EDR interpretation (“black box”), and active in research of restraint systems and occupant kinematics. Dr. Goodworth can perform vehicle Inspections and site investigations in California and across the US. Dr. Goodworth has been a Professor for over 13 years. Currently, a full tenured Professor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, Dr. Goodworth has over 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. His teaching includes Biomechanics, Causes of Injury, Research, Human Motor Control, Engineering Materials, and Control Systems. Dr. Goodworth takes pride in explaining technical topics in a clear and simple manner with visuals and illustrations. He teaches undergraduate students where effective COMMUNICATION of technical topics is required. He is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Society of Automotive Engineering, and International Society for Posture and Gait Research. He is the Director of the Biomechanics & Balance Lab at Westmont College where he tests seat belts and analyzes kinematics. Consultants with Dr. Goodworth include - William Broadhead and Ted Zinke (with 90+ yrs of combined experience) at ASR in expert analyses of airbags seat belts, and sensor performance; and Dr. Jacqueline Paver, 40+ yrs biomechanics experience, Center for Injury Research. Elliot Hanson who provides EDR downloads. A sample of publications and presentations are included below: Journals Goodworth A.D., Felmlee D., Karmali F. (2023) Characteristics of inter-subject variability in feedback control of standing balance; Journal of Neurophysiology, https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.00353.2022 Goodworth A.D. & Canada J. (2021) Passenger Behavior and Sitting Positions in Automobiles. Society of Automotive Engineering STAPP Journal, 65:29-48: doi: 10.4271/2021-22-0003 Crane B., Goodworth A.D., Liquori M., Ghosh S., Certo C., McKafferty L. (2016). Multi-disciplinary testing of floor pads on stability, energy absorption, and ease of hospital use for enhanced patient safety. Journal of Patient Safety, 12(3):132-139. Goodworth A.D., Mellodge P., Peterka R.J. (2014). Stance width changes how sensory feedback is used for multi-segmental balance control. Journal of Neurophysiology, 112:525-542. Goodworth A.D., Melvill Jones G., Block E.W., Fletcher W.A., Paquette C., Hu B., Horak F.B. (2012) Linear and angular control of circular walking in healthy older adults and patients with cerebellar ataxia. Experimental Brain Research, 219(1): 151-161. Conference Abstracts & Presentations Goodworth A.D. (Feb 2024) An Experimental Analysis of How Non-Nominal Sitting and Pyrotechnic Seat Belt Pretensioners Interact; American Academy of Forensic Sciences Goodworth A.D., Hellenbrand C, Bloom C, Pitzen A, (Feb 2024) What Is Known About Pregnant Occupants and Fetal Risk in Car Crashes; American Academy of Forensic Sciences Goodworth A.D. (May and June 2023) Seatbelts, pretensioners, and airbags: How they work and their effect on occupant safety, Provided 8-hour continuing education workshop for CA2RS (Vallejo, CA and Irvine, CA) Goodworth A.D. (2018). Perturbed balance – Insights into prosthetics and locomotion. University of Texas. Clinically Applied Rehabilitation Research and Engineering seminar series. Austin, TX. Goodworth A.D. (2018). Dynamic balance control during human locomotion and turning. University of Wyoming. Laramie, WY.