PRACTICE AREAS

Premises Liability

• Reconstruct cause of falls and injuries in falls from height (stairways, lifts, ladders, balconies, elevators, escalators, roofs) and ground level.
• Evaluate premises liability associated with slip, trip & fall incidents including issues relating to walkway coefficient of friction, building code and ADA compliance, walkway safety, and lighting.
• Reconstruct injuries associated with assault and burns.

Collisions

• Evaluation of injury mechanisms associated with collisions involving automobiles, heavy trucks, trains, motorcycles, boats, forklifts, overhead lifts, aircraft, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, golf carts, amusement park rides, and scooters.
• Determine seat belt and child restraint use and effectiveness.

Industry

• Assess cause of injuries due to conveyor belts, cranes, presses, and other heavy equipment.

Playground

• Investigate playground equipment for safety compliance and injury causation.

Recreation

• Reconstruct injuries associated with gym equipment and sporting activities.