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.


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$1.25M Settlement in Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Case


Richard Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E. and his team at Knott Lab provided compelling shooting reconstruction and visualization for…

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Congratulations to Justin Bayer awarded Volunteer of the Year from CAI-RMC


The Community Association Institute - Rocky Mountain Chapter awarded Justin Bayer the Volunteer of the Year for 2019.

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Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E., D.F.E. Presents “Ground Breaking Technology to Analyze Video of Tony Stewart Accident” Hosted by Trial Lawyer Nation


This presentation will discuss the application of matchmoving to a 13.8 second video clip of a racetrack video to…

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!

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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.

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…