Experts in injury biomechanics combine an understanding of how the human body moves and responds to forces with science-based analysis to answer critical questions about how injuries occur and whether they are consistent with reported events.
On July 8, our experts Benjamin Elkin, Dennis Chimich, and John Gardiner will illustrate, through real case examples, the types of questions that can be addressed by an injury biomechanics expert, with a focus on incidents in varied settings, ranging from stairway falls to shooting incidents. You will gain practical insight into when injury biomechanics expertise can clarify causation, support or challenge a claim, and strengthen your overall case strategy or claims assessment.
This one-hour accredited* Continuing Education webinar is designed for legal and insurance professionals. We hope you will join us.
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| July 8th, 2026 | 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern | On Zoom |
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*Continuing Education Credits: Accredited for 1 substantive CLE hour by the Law Societies of Ontario and British Columbia. Approval for 1 hour of California MCLE credit is pending renewal. We anticipate confirmation before the program date; however, if renewal is received after the event, certificates will be issued to eligible attendees upon confirmation. Legal and insurance professionals in other jurisdictions that permit self-reporting may also be eligible to claim participation, subject to applicable requirements. Participants are responsible for determining whether this program meets the requirements of their governing body, regulator, or professional association. A certificate of completion will be provided to attendees.
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The presenters
Benjamin Elkin, PhD PEng
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Dr. Benjamin Elkin investigates injuries across a range of scenarios, including motor vehicle collisions, slip, trip, and fall incidents, and sporting activities, assessing whether reported injuries from mild to catastrophic are consistent with the forces involved. Alongside his casework, Ben conducts research on brain injury and slip, trip, and fall incidents. He plays an active role in the development of ASTM standards for walkway safety, having served as Chair of the ASTM F13 Committee on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear for six years and currently leading the F13.40 Research Subcommittee. Read Ben's full bio. |
Ben's presentation:
- The role of a biomechanical expert in legal and claims investigations
- Injury biomechanics across the spectrum of injuries, from mild to catastrophic
- In practice: key questions answered through real case examples
Dennis Chimich, MSc PEng
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Dennis Chimich has investigated thousands of cases involving vehicle collisions, slips and falls, product failures, and sporting events, and often testifies as an expert witness in court. His work focuses on analyzing how injuries occur by examining the motions, forces, and mechanisms involved, with particular expertise in slip, trip, and fall incidents. He has conducted and published research on the accuracy and uncertainty of walkway friction measurements, and contributes to ongoing research examining how stairway defects impact the risk of falls.
Read Dennis' full bio. |
Dennis' presentation:
- Investigating falls in property and premises cases
- Stairway incidents: contributing factors and fall dynamics
- Did a building code violation contribute to the injury?
John Gardiner, PhD PE
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Dr. John Gardiner specializes in the reconstruction of complex incidents, including automobile collisions, falls, sports injuries, and shooting incidents. In cases involving video evidence, he works alongside MEA Forensic’s video analysis specialists and integrates video findings with physical evidence, medical imaging, and post-incident documentation to reconstruct the sequence of events and assess body position and movement. With over two decades of experience, John is frequently called upon to determine whether injuries are consistent with the available evidence and testimonies and provide expert testimony. Read John's full bio. |
John's presentation:
- Biomechanics of shooting incidents
- Determining position, posture, and sequence of events
- Video analysis to support biomechanical analysis
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