Discover how our investment in scientific research can strengthen your cases in our upcoming webinar on December 11th, 2024, presented by our experts, Thomas Flynn, Dennis Turriff, and Pamela D’Addario.
By advancing the science behind forensic engineering, we ensure our experts are at the forefront of their fields, producing more precise analyses and improving casework. This commitment not only benefits our clients, but also contributes to the growth and improvement of the forensic engineering community. In this CLE-eligible* webinar, you will see how our peer-reviewed studies found real-world case applications in Video Analysis, Collision Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, and Human Factors. We hope you will join us.
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| December 11th, 2024 | 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern | On Zoom |
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*Our presenters are certified continuing education providers by the California State Bar. Our courses are accredited by the Law Societies of British Columbia and Ontario. Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development Plan.
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The presenters – Driving Cases with Scientific Research
Tom Flynn, MSc PEng
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Tom Flynn is a leader of MEA Forensic's Video Analysis group and a member of its Collision Reconstruction team. A registered professional engineer, he has investigated hundreds of crashes and testified as an expert witness in court. He has also undergone extensive training in forensic video analysis and conducted research focused on advancing video-based collision reconstruction. He recently published research on how experts can get more precise information from dashcam video, and on the typical behavior of drivers executing left- and right-turn maneuvers at intersections. Read Tom's full bio. |
Tom's presentation:
- Using dashcam video to determine brake onset, pre-braking speed, and deceleration with more accuracy
- Data collected at road intersections helps pinpoint pre-crash vehicle positions and timing
Dennis Turriff, PhD PEng
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Dr. Dennis Turriff leads MEA Forensic’s Failure Analysis group, using his expertise in materials science and mechanical engineering to determine the root cause of failure in incidents involving vehicles, industrial equipment, consumer products, plumbing, fire protection systems, and medical devices. He uses advanced tools to analyze failure modes like fatigue, corrosion, and overload. He is currently leading research into the accuracy of torque audit techniques, which will have a considerable impact on the investigation of wheel separation incidents. Read Dennis' full bio. |
Dennis' presentation:
- Wheel detachments: How can we audit the installation more accurately?
- Investigating tough cases with and without the wheel or vehicle
Pamela D'Addario, MASc PEng
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Pamela D’Addario is a senior engineer and leads MEA Forensic’s Human Factors group, determining how human behavior may have contributed to accidents. With a background in mechanical engineering and human factors, Pam combines her understanding of crash dynamics and driver behavior to answer questions about collision severity, vehicle speed, avoidance potential, nighttime visibility, and driver response times. She has conducted research on the effects of cognitive distraction on driver perception-response times to emergency hazards, comparing gradual and abrupt hazard scenarios. Read Pam's full bio. |
Pam's presentation:
- Conducting research to answer Perception-Response Time (PRT) questions
- How do drivers really brake when faced with a hazard on the road?
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