Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.


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Stay up to date with Knott Laboratory's recent accolades, ongoing projects and latest events.


Knott Laboratory employees remain active within the engineering field by teaching legal and insurance seminars, publishing through nationwide organizations and participating in trade conferences. Additionally, we promote and sponsor events in the community.


Knott Laboratory Awarded 2019 Private Sector Project of the Year by NSPE Colorado Chapter


Congratulations to Steve Knapp, P.E. for receiving the prestigious award 2019 Private Sector Project of the Year!

Cade Caldwell, P.E. Receives 2019 Project Manager of the Year Award from NSPE Colorado Chapter


Congratulations to Cade Caldwell, P.E. for receiving the prestigious award for 2019 Project Manager of the Year!

High-definition laser scan of Dealey Plaza

Knott Laboratory Presents to the Inner Circle of Investigators “Leading Edge Technology and Applications for Litigation”


This event covers topics such as scientific analysis of video footage, effective physical component investigations, reliable…

Dr. Richard Ziernicki, P.E. presents “Proving Liability Through Engineering and Accident Reconstruction” at the Ferrer & Trucking Seminar


Dr. Richard Ziernicki, P.E. presents "Proving Liability Through Engineering and Accident Reconstruction"

Jason M.K. Cochran, M.S., P.E. Joins Knott Laboratory as Senior Engineer


Knott Laboratory is please to welcome Jason M.K. Cochran, M.S., P.E. as Senior Engineer.

fatal sprint car accident

Richard Ziernicki, Steve Knapp, & Angelos Leiloglou Presents “The Application of Matchmoving for Forensic Video Analysis of a Fatal Sprint Car Accident. Part I” at NAFE


Reconstruction of a high-profile Sprint Car accident that was captured by at least three different video sources

Image of sprint car paths analysis in fatal track accident

Richard Ziernicki, Angelos Leiloglou, and Steve Knapp Presents “The Application of Matchmoving for Forensic Video Analysis of a Fatal Sprint Car Accident. Part II” at NAFE


This presentation covers the application of the photogrammetric process known as matchmoving to analyze a racetrack video…

Image of overhead crane line of sight study by Knott Lab

Richard Ziernicki and Ricky Nguyen Presents “Forensic Analysis of a Fatal, Overhead Crane Accident” at NAFE


This presentation outlines forensic procedure and techniques used in reconstruction and safety assessment in a fatal…

Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E., DFE Presents at Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) in Charleston, SC.


Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E., DFE presents “How the Application of the Newest Technology Can Help You” at Attorneys…

John F. Kennedy presidential limousine

Angelos G. Leiloglou, M. Arch Interviewed About the JFK Assassination and the Single Bullet Theory


Dr. Ron Martinelli interviews Angelos Leiloglou about research into the the shooting of President John F. Kennedy

Stanley Stoll accepting Manager of the Year award

Stanley Stoll P.E., CVFI, CFEI Receives Manager of the Year Award from NSPE Colorado Chapter


Congratulations to Stanley Stoll, P.E., CVFI, CFEI for receiving the prestigious award for 2018 Manager of the Year from…

Ricky Nguyen accepting Engineer of the Year award

Ricky Nguyen, P.E Receives Award for 2018 Young Engineer of the Year from NSPE Colorado Chapter


Congratulations to Ricky Nguyen, P.E. for receiving the prestigious award for 2018 Young Engineer of the Year from NSPE-CO!

Image of simulation of overhead crane accident

Family of Man Killed in Plant Conversion Settles for $4.7 Million


Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E., DFE served as the primary expert witness in a manufacturing accident case whereby a man…