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


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Knott Laboratory's recent presentations, case studies, projects and company news.


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 host continuing education courses in various fields.


Car Fire at Fire Training Summit

Knott Laboratory Sponsors 2018 Western Colorado Fire Summit in Grand Junction, CO


We brought insurance adjusters, agents and local fireman continuing education on fire investigations.

Tim Phelan, M.S., P.E. Elected Colorado Section President of ASCE


Congratulations to Tim Phelan, M.S., P.E. for his recent election as Colorado Section President of ASCE

Computer generated driver, incorporated into an image

What is a Real Time Simulation?


Real time simulation has been available since the beginning of the 90’s using accident reconstruction software.

What Does the Use of Photogrammetry Involve and How is it Useful?


Learn about the science of obtaining accurate 3D measurements from photos

Hank V. Mowry, P.E., CFEI Joins Knott Laboratory as Senior Engineer


Mr. Mowry brings to Knott Lab extensive experience in product liability investigations, mechanical failure analyses, and the…

Learn about Phenomenal Interactive Animations from Knott Lab


What is an interactive animation?

Top Forensic Engineering and Forensic Animation Technologies


Knott Laboratory uses drones and match moving technology into Forensic Engineering cases

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward, Jr. Fatal Racing Accident


The Stewart/Ward fatal racing accident occurred on August 9, 2014 at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Ontario County, New…

Image of 3D scan for accident reconstruction

What is 3D Scanning and How Does it Help in Accident Reconstruction?


Today’s scanners can shoot up to 2 million points per second 

Image from Knott Laboratory's motion capture

What is the Process of 2D and 3D rendering?


We use the latest 3D modeling and animation software. Sometimes, we will use 20 different software applications on one…

Get the vehicle “black box” EDR data before costs mount for your claim

How Crucial is Vehicle “Black Box” Event Data Recorder (EDR) Information in Vehicle Accident Claims?


Get the vehicle “black box” EDR data before costs mount for your claim.

Computer animation image from Princess Diana car crash investigation by Knott Lab

Are the Use of Computer Animations Allowed in Court?


The use of computer animations has been used in a courtroom since the mid 1980's.