Accident Reconstruction & Safety Expert Witness Listings

Introduction “If it bent or broke causing loss, injury or death, I can help explain the failure.”™ Steve Roensch is a mechanical engineering consultant with 43 years of professional experience. He has analyzed hundreds of product designs and has served as an expert witness in 83 cases, testifying 24 times at deposition, court or arbitration.

Introduction Mr. Scholze offers 38 years of experience in the power generation industry. He has thorough understanding of all aspects of power plant installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance. During his professional career he gained profound knowledge of design, function and operation of combustion turbines, steam turbines and generators up to 750MW. He worked on projects

Introduction Joshua Bostick is a mechanical engineer and industrial machinery expert. His expertise includes the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of machinery and equipment. He’s experienced with machine guarding, energy control (lockout/tag out), and associated instructions and warnings. Josh has spent most of his career in engineering roles in manufacturing environments. As a reliability

Introduction I am a mechanical engineer (B.S.M.E.) with over 16 years of experience designing equipment and products. I am also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in comprehensive practice. I am a certified through IVES Training Group as a forklift operator and forklift operator trainer. I am also certified as an operator trainer for scissor lifts,

Introduction I have consulted in matters involving industrial and consumer products, industrial work practices, and premises liability since 1980. I’ve been retained on several hundred occasions by both Defense and Plaintiff attorneys, Workers Compensation law firms, Claims Investigators, Risk Management personnel and Product Manufacturers. I am a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.

Introduction Tire Design, Manufacturing, and Failure Expert Richard Sherman is an automotive engineer who specializes in tire design and failure analysis. He applies his expertise nationally to forensic casework involving vehicle crashes and other incidents involving failed or damaged tires. Mr. Sherman has broad engineering experience involving tire design, manufacturing, inspection, and failure analysis. Prior

Introduction ($180ph review NY, NJ, MD, PA, DE, VA, DC, WV) • Accident Reconstruction: Car, Bus, Truck, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Rollovers • Biomechanics,Occupant Injury • Safety Standards, Falls • Building Codes, Regulations, Standards & Compliance • Computer Animations & Trial Exhibits • Crashworthiness, Crash Test Research • Ergonomics, Human Factors, Vision • Industrial Safety Standards

Introduction Mr. Chermak is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering research and analysis. He has worked on over 300 accident reconstruction cases over the last six years, which have included automobiles, trucks, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles and various machinery and products. He has provided technical analysis on patent infringement cases, research

Introduction Curtis Beloy, PE has 20 years of professional experience solving forensic problems involving vehicles, motorcycles, powersports equipment, mobility products, and mechanical equipment. His background includes R&D in the automotive industry, accident reconstruction at multidisciplinary forensic engineering firms, and independent testing for vehicle manufacturers. He graduated with honors from Minnesota State University with a Master’s

Introduction Licensed Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience with conveyors, material handling systems, and a wide range of industrial machinery and control systems. conveyor systems, elevators, material lifts, vertical conveyors, shopping cart conveyors (adjacent to escalators), automated car parking systems, custom engineered machinery and systems. Chair of ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for

Introduction Arthur W. Faherty Marine Engineer/Mechanical Expert Arthur took learned mechanical and electrical principles to craft a long and successful career at sea. Most of his time at sea was sailing as a Chief Engineer onboard ocean –going vessels. In this position he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of all the machinery onboard

Introduction Peter Petrovsky, PE, earned registrations as Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, as well as, in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he earned licenses as a General Engineering Contractor, General Building Contractor, and Earthwork and Paving Contractor. His experience in the fields of research, civil engineering, applied mechanics, and contracting spans over three decades. For over two

Introduction Dennis Olson has amassed more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the elevator industry. As a Maintenance Supervisor at ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Dennis was responsible for projects in public and private office buildings, apartment residences, hospitals, colleges, and secured government facilities. At the KONE Corporation, Dennis was a Project Manager for modernization, concerned with

Introduction Since 1988, Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC (“RWFE”) has provided engineering services to industries and government labs, as well as litigation support to both plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing in areas of law including: Products Liability, Premises Liability, Intellectual Property and much more. RWFE Expertise Includes: Components & Machinery — Electrocution & Switch Malfunction Metallurgy

Introduction BARTLEY J. ECKHARDT – P.E. Marine and Mechanical Engineer What better expert to retain for matters relating to marine and industrial engineering than a Merchant Mariner who’s versed in ship design and operation, who co-authored the U.S. Navy Towing Manual, and who’s been a recreational boater since childhood? Bart’s experience doesn’t end there. He