Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.
Design
Specializing in custom homes, remodels, additions, light commercial, wedding venues, and everything in between.
As a forensic engineering company, we’ve seen it all when it comes to failures. Due to this experience, our clients requested we provide new design.
Your design comes ready for permit submittal and includes everything from roof and floor framing to lateral systems and foundation design. Call us for custom homes, remodels, additions, light commercial, wedding venues, and everything in between.
Architects, we can 3D laser scan your project and provide as-builts unmatched in the industry!
To talk about your property, contact Justin Bayer in Colorado and Texas, and Zach Miller in Arizona.
Publications List
The experts at Knott Laboratory have been published in many engineering journals. While most of these essays are quite detailed, these short abstracts express a summary of the overall papers that were published.
Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animation and Graphics
Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers
December, 2006
Methodology for Assessing the Thermal Effects of a Wildfire on a Structure
9th Congress of Forensic Engineering
November 2022
Foundation Damage Assessments and Structural Repairs
9th Congress of Forensic Engineering
November 2022
Experts in the Field
Our forensic engineers are experts in accident reconstruction, failure analysis and cause & origin. Our forensic engineers work directly with our in-house animation department to create state-of-the-art forensic animations for use in court, arbitration, mediation or settlement negotiations.
View Samples of our Work
Since 1982, Knott Laboratory has been providing comprehensive forensic engineering and computer animation services to reconstruct accidents.
What others have to say about our work
Anonymous
I am a Community Association Manager and have had a few opportunities to work with Knott Labs and each time I could not be more impressed. They are very professional and down to earth, they really take into account their client and want to do what is best for them. When I need an engineer Knott (Cade) is always the first call I make!Anonymous
T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
[Richard,].. Your assistance in the case has been invaluable. I am very pleased that you were able to rebut the findings of the two State Police officers and the defendants expert. No one else was sharp enough to focus on the oil spill in the photos and it was gone when the State Trooper did his final report.T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
S.G., Attorney, Missouri
The work you did on the case was outstanding. Prior to going to the mediation, we sent your animation of what occurred to the defendants. I truly believe that your animation allowed the defense to see exactly what happened which, in turn, allowed them to appreciate their liability. Regardless, I think your work was outstanding and want to thank you.S.G., Attorney, Missouri
T.W., Attorney, Illinois
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to get the case successfully resolved. If not for your hard work, your expert opinions and your keen analysis on this case, we would never have been able to settle it for the amount and/or in the time frame in which we did. It was truly a team victory.T.W., Attorney, Illinois
D.W., Attorney, California
I want to express our continued admiration for the quality of Knott Lab’s work both in accident reconstruction & in the preparation of demonstrative evidence. On the basis of your deposition testimony & the animation of the accident, the defense admitted the negligence of their employee, that it was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries.D.W., Attorney, California
High Profile Cases
Knott Laboratory has become the leader in forensic engineering and computer animation by investigating high profile cases and conveying our analysis effectively during litigation.