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


Fort Collins

Knott Laboratory Satellite Location


Knott Laboratory has become the leader in forensic engineering and computer animation by investigating high profile cases and conveying our analysis effectively during litigation. Knott Laboratory has satellite locations to better meet our clients’ needs.

High Profile Cases

Since 1982, Knott Laboratory has been providing comprehensive forensic engineering and computer animation services to reconstruct accidents.


Getting in Contact

If you’d like to learn more about Knott Laboratory, please contact us by phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you.


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Our Engineering Solutions

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.


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Structural Analysis


From a single broken rafter to a collapsed structure Knott Laboratory can perform a structural analysis in order to determine the cause and origin of the failure. Our engineers have inspected…

Knott Laboratory slip and fall investigation example

Slip and Fall Investigations


Knott Laboratory’s premises liability experts provide the experience and integrity you require to scientifically conduct a forensic investigation into slip, trip and fall accidents. Our experts have…

Man hanging from hundreds of feet up in the air requires a rope access structural assessment.

Rope Access Structural Assessments


Knott Laboratory utilizes mountaineering techniques to perform structural condition assessments of high-rise buildings, bridges, towers and steep roofs which are difficult to access via other…