Biomechanics Expert Witnesses in California

California

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Injury Causation Biomechanics & Personal Injury, Consumer & Medical Product Liability, Premises Liability, Slip, Trip & Falls, Accident Reconstruction, Animations and Illustrations, 3D Laser Scanning, Drone Aerial Mapping, Criminal and Shooting Reconstruction

Dr. Bowley started her own engineering consulting firm in 2008 and has been a testifying expert since 2006. Corporate offices are located in Connecticut (HQ), Maryland, and Northern California. Additionally, Dr. Bowley teaches Engineering courses at local Universities. Susan M. Bowley, Ph.D. has been a practicing engineer since 1988. Dr. Bowley grew up in Ashford, CT and completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She then started her professional engineering career at NASA Ames Research Center in Northern California where she worked in various capacities for over 13 years. While at NASA, Dr. Bowley earned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University with a concentration in Thermosciences, including completion of an independent research study on Transpired Epidermal Water Loss in Premature Infants. After competitive selection for a NASA Full-time Graduate Study Fellowship, Dr. Bowley earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at ...

Stanford, California

Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices - digital health, finite element modeling, cardiovascular disease, surgical devices, biomechanics, fluid mechanics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric devices, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, artificial heart, stents

Dr. Marsden is a full professor at Stanford and head of the Cardiovascular BioComputational Lab. Dr. Marsden has broad expertise in cardiovascular disease biomechanics and computational modeling. She trained as a mechanical engineer (Princeton BS, Stanford PhD) with expertise in computational science and fluid mechanics before moving into the biomedical field. She has extensive experience with cardiovascular medical devices, including stents, ventricular assist devices, hemolysis and thrombosis, pediatric devices, catheters, and heart valves. She has a particular focus on computational fluid dynamics simulations and finite element modeling of the cardiovascular system, including the incorporation of machine learning and artificial intelligence into clinical decision making. She has worked extensively in pediatric cardiology, applying computational modeling to congenital heart disease for surgical planning and medical device evaluation. She has served as a consultant for medical...

Encino, California

Accident Reconstruction, Safety - Vehicle collisions, Premises liability, Safety, Code Compliance, Construction & Industrial Accidents, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, ADA compliance, Products Liability, Criminal, Licensed Safety Engineer in CA, Slip & Fall, Slip and Fall, Trip & Fall, Ladders, Trip and Fall

Vehicular:
 all vehicle types, multi-vehicle, bicycles, pedestrians, skidmark analysis. damage-matching, occupant biomechanics. visibility & line-of-sight analysis, traffic signal phasing, vehicular component defects, seatbelts. Premises Liability: Code Compliance, Slip, trip, floor friction testing, stairway & ramp accidents, glass injuries, guardrails; illumination issues; manual & electronic gates, ladders, door closing mechanisms, falling objects, structural failures. Occupancies include single- and multi-family residences, retail stores, office buildings, garages, sidewalks, parks and other public access. Industrial & Construction accidents: Walking-working surfaces including ramps, hoisting & conveying, powered lifts, work platforms, forklifts, construction vehicles, materials handling & storage, machine guarding, ladders, scaffolding, trenching & shoring, Cal-OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, IIPP analysis, human factors & ergonomics issues. Products Liability: Liabili...

Woodland Hills, California

Biomechanics, Accident Reconstruction - Human Factors, Animations, 3D Scans, Photometrics

Specialized forensic staff, broad range of consulting and expert testimony, 47 years of courtroom experience for Dr. Solomon, combined courtroom experience for company 334 person years. Accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors, safety, accident prevention, adequacy of warnings, computer animation and simulations, 3D scanning & photometric analyses, drone photography, construction defect, criminal defense, criminal prosecution, premises, product integrity, product liability, product testing, warnings, and lost income calculations. Auto, bicycle, bus, chair, elevator, escalator, forklift, gate, ladder, machinery, motorcycle, press, recreational equipment, roller coaster, slip/trip and fall, stairs, swimming pool, and truck. Litigation and claims, defense/plaintiff, educational seminars, and mediation and arbitration services.

San Diego, California

Chiropractic, Biomechanics - Motor Vehicle Accidents, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sprain-Strain, Independent Medical Examinations, Manipulation, Malpractice, Stroke by Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Injury, IME, Failure to Refer, Failure to Diagnose, Causation, Informed Consent, Peer Review, Forensic, Records Review, Misdiagnosis

Chiropractic Physician • Spinal BIomechanics Expert Witness • Independent Medical Examiner Dr. Steven B. Ross, DC, FASBE, DAAPM, is a Chiropractic Physician, Expert Witness, and Independent Medical Examiner with over four decades of clinical, diagnostic, and forensic experience in spinal biomechanics, motor vehicle accidents, and soft-tissue injury analysis. His expertise includes motor-vehicle trauma, cervical acceleration–deceleration injuries, mechanical plausibility assessment, disc and ligament injury, and trip-and-fall events. A Fellow of the American Academy of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, Dr. Ross has advanced training in biophysical diagnostics, pathobiomechanical syndromes, and spinal stabilization engineering, forming the foundation of his evidence-based medico-legal evaluations. As an educator and author, Dr. Ross has lectured and written extensively on spinal trauma, biomechanics, and injury docum...

LAGUNA NIGUEL, California

Biomechanics, Accident Reconstruction - Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanical Analysis of Injury, Premises Liability, Slips/Trips and Falls, Crash Data Retrieval, Heavy Vehicle EDRs, Blackbox Download, Photogrammetry, Computer Simulations, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Laboratory Testing, 3D Laser Scanning, Expert Witness Testimony

I am a Senior Biomechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist. I am registered as a professional mechanical engineer (PE) in California, Nevada and Colorado. I specialize in accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics and injury mechanism/causation analysis. I works on cases across the country, analyzing injuries in automotive collisions, industrial accidents, workers compensation claims, premises liability claims, slip/trip and falls, and sport/recreation accidents. I have provided litigation support to insurance companies, law firms, and automotive manufacturers/industries over the past 12+ years. Technical Areas of Specialization: - Biomechanical Analysis of Injury - Accident Reconstruction - Premises Liability; Slips/Trips and Falls - Crash Data Retrieval; Heavy Vehicle EDRs - Photogrammetry and 3D Computer Simulations - Vehicle Systems Analysis Services: - Accident Reconstruction - Biomechanical Analysis of Injury - Premises Liability; Slips/Trips and Falls - Crash Dat...

California

Human Factors, Biomechanics - Human Factors Engineering, User Experience, UX/UI, Perception-Reaction Time, PRT, Slips Trips and Falls, Drowsy Driving, PERCLOS, Looked But Failed To See, Satisfaction of Search, Warning Labels, Visual Conspicuity, Premises Liability, Software Platform Liability, Heavy Machinery, Elevator Accidents, Intersection Sight Distance, App

EXPERT OVERVIEW Michael Vredenburgh, M.S., is the Founder and Principal Expert at Vantage Forensics. With over 15 years of forensic consulting and scientific research experience, he specializes in the intersection of Human Factors Engineering, Applied Biomechanics, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Mr. Vredenburgh applies fundamental physics, computational simulations, and validated human-performance metrics to objectively evaluate human-system interactions and accident causation. Retained as a primary expert in over 100 complex litigation matters, he maintains a rigorously objective, 50/50 balanced practice serving both plaintiff and defense counsel. He has been deposed and testified at trial 17 times since 2021 with zero Daubert exclusions, regularly qualifying in both state and federal courts. PHYSICAL HUMAN FACTORS & APPLIED BIOMECHANICS Mr. Vredenburgh analyzes the critical interaction between individuals, their environment, and physical forces. He utilizes state-of-the-a...

Irvine, California

Podiatry, Wound Care - Podiatrist, Diabetic Foot Infection, Personal Injury, Biomechanics, Orthotics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma, Med-Legal, IME, Board Certified, Charcot Reconstruction, Amputation, Infection, Personal Injury, Pediatric Podiatry, Motor vehicle accident, Bunions, Second Opinion

Dr. Gennady Kolodenker, DPM, ABPM Board-Certified Podiatrist | Independent Medical Evaluator | Qualified Medical Evaluator | Expert in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Gennady Kolodenker is a board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon with a robust background in adult and pediatric sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, and trauma care. He is also a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California and performs Independent Medical Evaluations. Dr. Kolodenker treats complex foot and ankle conditions, including deformities, limb preservation, diabetic wounds, and cosmetic concerns. With surgical fellowship training in sports medicine and extensive residency experience focused on trauma and reconstructive procedures, Dr. Kolodenker brings a high level of expertise to both clinical and med-legal cases. His private practice, with offices across Orange County, offers comprehensive podiatric care in Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Orange. He is...