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When a serious collision or industrial accident occurs, the commercial litigation that follows often extends well beyond the parties directly involved. Motor carriers, freight brokers, shippers, and their insurers contest responsibility and indemnity after heavy truck crashes, while fleet operators and vehicle or component manufacturers dispute whether a mechanical failure, design defect, or driver conduct caused the event. Property and liability insurers pursue subrogation against equipment makers, maintenance contractors, and government contractors responsible for road and site conditions, and coverage disputes frequently turn on how and why an accident unfolded. In each case, the parties need a reliable, physics-based account of the event to allocate liability among sophisticated commercial actors.

An accident reconstruction expert develops that account by applying vehicle dynamics, crash mechanics, and human factors to the physical evidence. The expert can analyze scene geometry, vehicle damage, tire marks, lamp filaments, and event data recorder downloads to determine speeds, braking, timing, and points of impact, and evaluate whether mechanical conditions such as tire failures or brake defects contributed. For commercial vehicles, the analysis often includes compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, cargo securement, and sight-line and conspicuity issues. These findings help counsel allocate fault among carriers, manufacturers, and contractors, test competing causation theories, and present demonstrative evidence that withstands challenge.

Reconstruction disputes reward experts who combine engineering rigor with field investigation experience and the ability to explain complex physics clearly. Round Table Group works with professional engineers in mechanical and engineering mechanics, certified reconstructionists with national accreditation in traffic accident reconstruction, specialists in event data recorder analysis and forensic animation, and former law enforcement crash investigators. The network also extends to experts in commercial motor vehicles and federal carrier regulations, vehicle fire origin and cause, tire and lamp examination, aircraft and heavy machinery accidents, and structural failures, with many having testified dozens of times, including one invited to participate in the ABOTA Masters in Trial seminar series. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we can help you find the right accident reconstruction expert by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Accident Reconstruction expert witnesses for cases like:

01

Brake Failure Reconstruction Splits Fleet and Supplier.

A trucking fleet operator sued a brake component manufacturer after a multi-vehicle highway collision was traced to a suspected brake failure, seeking to shift liability under the parties' fleet maintenance and parts agreement. We identified experts with experience in heavy vehicle accident reconstruction, brake system engineering, and commercial fleet maintenance standards. The reconstruction found the component had failed due to a manufacturing defect rather than deferred maintenance, shifting primary liability to the manufacturer.
02

Cargo Insurer Pursues Trucking Firm Over Collision.

A cargo insurer sued a trucking company in subrogation after paying a claim on a highway collision that destroyed a shipment, alleging the driver's following distance and speed caused the crash. We identified experts with experience in commercial vehicle accident reconstruction, traffic engineering, and hours-of-service compliance. Reconstruction using event-data-recorder information established the following distance was within safe limits, shifting fault to the other vehicle involved.
03

Contractors Dispute Fault in Scaffolding Collapse Accident.

A general contractor sued a scaffolding subcontractor after a partial scaffold collapse on a commercial construction site caused significant equipment damage and project delays, disputing which party's assembly work was at fault. We identified experts with experience in construction accident reconstruction, scaffolding engineering standards, and jobsite safety compliance. The structural reconstruction identified an under-torqued coupling installed by the subcontractor's crew, supporting an allocation of liability against them.
04

Rail Operator Blames Equipment Maker for Derailment.

A freight rail operator sued a rolling-stock manufacturer after a derailment caused significant track and cargo damage, alleging a defective wheel-bearing assembly caused the failure. We identified experts with experience in rail accident reconstruction, wheel and bearing failure analysis, and freight rail mechanical engineering. Metallurgical and reconstruction analysis traced the derailment to a bearing manufacturing flaw rather than maintenance neglect, shifting liability to the manufacturer.
05

Airline Sues Parts Maker Over Ground Collision.

An airline sued a ground-support-equipment manufacturer after a baggage tug's steering malfunction caused a collision with a parked aircraft, resulting in extensive fuselage damage and flight cancellations. We identified experts with experience in aviation ground accident reconstruction, ground support equipment engineering, and airport operations safety. The reconstruction traced the malfunction to a hydraulic steering defect present since manufacture, supporting the airline's claim for repair and cancellation losses.
06

Charterer Disputes Fault in Dockside Vessel Collision.

A shipping company sued a vessel charterer after a dockside collision damaged port infrastructure and cargo, disputing whether the charterer's crew or the terminal's docking procedures caused the incident. We identified experts with experience in maritime accident reconstruction, vessel handling and docking procedures, and port operations engineering. Reconstruction of vessel speed and approach angle found the charterer's crew had disregarded the terminal's posted protocol, supporting liability allocation against them.
07

Autonomous Vehicle Tester Sues Sensor Software Vendor.

An autonomous vehicle testing company sued its perception-software vendor after a low-speed test-track collision was traced to an object-detection failure, seeking to recover vehicle repair and program-delay costs. We identified experts with experience in autonomous vehicle accident reconstruction, perception software systems, and test-track safety protocols. Sensor-log reconstruction confirmed the software failed to classify a stationary object under specific lighting conditions, shifting liability to the vendor.
08

Plant Operator Blames Manufacturer for Crane Accident.

An industrial plant operator sued a crane manufacturer after an overhead crane's load suddenly dropped during a lifting operation, damaging equipment and halting production for an extended period. We identified experts with experience in industrial accident reconstruction, overhead crane mechanical engineering, and rigging and lifting safety standards. The reconstruction found the load brake had a design defect allowing slippage under the specific load condition present, shifting liability to the manufacturer.
09

Logistics Firm Sues Forklift Maker Over Crash.

A logistics company sued a forklift manufacturer after a warehouse accident involving a sudden loss of braking damaged racking and inventory across a large distribution facility. We identified experts with experience in warehouse accident reconstruction, forklift mechanical systems, and material handling safety standards. The reconstruction found a hydraulic brake line defect traceable to the manufacturing process, supporting the logistics company's product-liability claim.
10

Vehicle Maker Blames Tire Supplier for Rollover.

A vehicle manufacturer facing a fleet customer's product liability claim over a rollover accident sued its tire supplier, alleging a tread-separation defect caused the loss of control rather than any vehicle design issue. We identified experts with experience in vehicle rollover accident reconstruction, tire failure analysis, and automotive suspension engineering. Reconstruction and tire forensics confirmed tread separation preceded the rollover, shifting liability to the tire supplier.

Here are a few of our favorite Accident Reconstruction Expert Witnesses:

Arizona Accident Reconstruction Expert #54984

This sample expert has over 20 years of experience and specializes in the field of accident reconstruction and animations with specific knowledge in the areas of motor vehicle crash reconstruction, forensic animations and event data recorders. Published on such topics as school bus acceleration rates. Testified 75 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, forensic animations and event recorders.

 

Oregon Accident Reconstruction Expert #8708

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction and analysis, fire and failure evaluation, vehicle dynamics and fire causation. I have published on such topics as accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics, component evaluation and fire cause determination. I have testified 20 times on topics such as vehicle accident reconstruction and analysis, failure analysis and determination and operator error.

 

Florida Accident Reconstruction Expert #10667

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction, forensic consulting and animation with specific knowledge in the areas of vehicle accidents, ballistics and 3D animation. I have published on such topics as animation and demonstrative aids, computers in accident reconstruction. I have testified 48 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, forensic consulting and 3D animation. I was invited to participate as the expert in the ABOTA, Masters in Trial series of seminars.

 

Illinois Accident Reconstruction Expert #12979

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of vehicle dynamics, crash data retrieval and occupant and pedestrian kinematics. I have published on such topics as event data recorders and accident reconstruction.

 

Michigan Accident Reconstruction, Testing Expert #15016

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of automotive, construction and accident investigation. I have published on such topics as none. I have testified 52 times on topics such as automotive accidents, industrial and commercial accidents and construction disputes.

 

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Texas Accident Reconstruction, Safety Expert #15462

I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, safety engineering and slip, trip and fall. I have testified on vehicle accident reconstruction, safety of premises affter personal injury and crash severity.

 

California Accident Reconstruction Expert #15480

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of aeronautics with specific knowledge in the areas of aircraft construction, performance, operations, regulations and economics. I have published on such topics as aircarft design, flight operations, costs, air traffic control, training, crew currency and air service benefits to communities. I have testified 75 times on topics such as the design of airports and heliports, financing aircraft, facility construction and operational safeguards.

 

Florida Accident Reconstruction, Bus Expert #15887

I have 6 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of vehicle accidents, vehicle dynamics and simulations.

 

Virginia Accident Reconstruction, Data Expert #18365

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of automobiles, commercial motor vehicles and motorcycles. I have testified 35 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and sight line.

 

Pennsylvania Accident Reconstruction Expert #20020

I have 25 years of experience in the fields of chemistry and physics, with specific knowledge of hazardous materials and accident reconstruction. I have testified on accident reconstruction.

 

Florida Accident Reconstruction Expert #22938

I have 15 years of experience in the field of accident reconstruction, with specific knowledge of speed analysis, seat belt use analysis and black box data analysis. I have testified 60 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, impact speeds and seat belt use.

 

Florida Accident Reconstruction, Speed Expert #29070

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of crash reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of speed analysis, occupant analysis and vehicle inspections. I have testified 12 times on topics such as airborne analysis, speed and pedestrian analysis and occupant kinematics.

 

Georgia Accident Reconstruction Expert #30632

I have 37 years of experience in the field of accident reconstruction, with specific knowledge of tire failures, lamp examinations and event data recorder downloads. I have published on such topics as tire wear contributing to loss of vehicle control, history of impact restraints, and applicabililty of downloaded Event Data Recorder (EDR) data.

 

Oregon Accident Reconstruction Expert #37633

I have 27 years of experience and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, product liability and slip, trips and falls. I have published on such topics as accident reconstruction and computer graphic simulation. I have testified 13 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, wrongful death and product liability, and slip, trips and falls.

 

Texas Accident Reconstruction, Damages Expert #21859

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering mechanics with specific knowledge in the areas of low-damage collision analysis, reconstruction and general mechanics or dynamics analysis. I have published on such topics as mechanics of non-linear thin-film materials, precision non-contact measurement using photogrammetry, and motion reconstruction using three-dimensional videogrammetry. I have testified 20 times on topics such as low-property-damage collision reconstruction, Newton’s Law and general engineering theory. Since 2006, I have been retained as an expert witness in over 110 cases in the south Texas area. I am registered as a Professional Engineer in both…

 

Oregon Accident Reconstruction, Impact Expert #28266

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of traffic collisions, industrial accidents and occupant kinematics. I have published on such topics as low speed accident investigation, collision investigation for attorneys and getting published as an accident reconstruction expert. I have testified 99 times on topics such as collision reconstruction, speed estimates and occupant kinematics. I am a published author and owner of a small publishing firm specializing in textbooks related to accident investigation and forensic analysis.

 

Tennessee Accident Reconstruction Expert #38922

I have 31 years of experience and specialize in the field of law enforcement with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, special weapons, and tactics and leadership. I have published on such topics as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), leadership and ethics. I have testified 30 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, breathanalyzer and criminal events.

 

Michigan Accident Reconstruction Expert #40111

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of automotive engineering, accident reconstruction and modified handicapped vehicles. I have published on such topics as modified vehicle crash performance, Michigan helmet law and modified vehicle inspections. I have testified 18 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, automotive engineering and wheelchair lifts.

 

California Accident Reconstruction Expert #41316

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of traffic accidents with specific knowledge in the areas of reconstruction, seat belts, air bags and causation. I have testified 50 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, collision severity and causation issues.I take great pride in consistently upholding high ethical standards of honesty and quality with integrity.

 

Oregon Accident Reconstruction Expert #44100

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of dynamics with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, occupant dynamics, and human reaction and human factors. I have published on such topics as crash reconstuction, vehicle dynamics and occupant dynamics. I have testified 10 times on topics such as accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, and occupant dynamic and biodynamic response.

 

Massachusetts Accident Reconstruction Expert #44386

I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, crash data retrieval (Black Box) and forensic mapping. I have testified 50 times on topics such as accident reconstruction.

 

Indiana Accident Reconstruction Expert #44685

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of visibility, crash data recorders and commercial vehicles. I have published on such topics as forensic photography, child passenger safety and school bus safety. I have testified 70 times on topics such as visibility and conspicuity, accident reconstruction, failure analysis and crash data recorders.

 

Missouri Accident Reconstruction, Fire Expert #48944

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of vehicle reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of fire origin and cause, mechanical failures and accident reconstruction. I have testified 99 times on topics such as vehicle fire origin and cause, accident reconstruction and mechanical condition.

 

Louisiana Accident Reconstruction, Air Bag Expert #49834

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of accident reconstruction, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and VAC and equipment failures. I have published on such topics as crash data recorders, manufacturing and business processes. I have testified on accident reconstruction, construction defects and HVAC.

 

Arkansas Accident Reconstruction Expert #51543

I have 12 years of experience and specialize in the field of accident reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of vehicle, heavy machines and industrial accidents. I have published on such topics as hyperflexion neck injuries, staged rollover collisions and heavy truck rollover crashworthiness.

 

New York Accident Reconstruction, Marine Expert #46383

I have 36 years of experience, and specialize in the field of civil and structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structures, marine and entertainment. I have published on such topics as marine borers, plastics and composites and underwater engineering inspections. I have testified 20 times on topics such as structural failures, peer failures and bridge collapses. Began firm at age 25 as diving engineer for underwater inspections. Developed expertise in theatrical stages and moving structures. Designed and built world’s first bridge made of recycled plastics.

 

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An accident reconstruction expert is needed when liability, indemnity, or coverage depends on how a collision or industrial accident actually occurred. Motor carrier and freight broker indemnity disputes, product liability claims between manufacturers and fleet operators, insurer subrogation actions, and coverage disputes all commonly require this analysis. Prompt retention is critical, because scene evidence, vehicle components, and event data recorder information can be lost or altered quickly.
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