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

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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.


Knott Laboratory recreation of a shooting incident

Shooting Incidents


With the use of modern technology, Knott Laboratory reconstructed a shooting incident to assess whether reported observations were consistent with physical evidence.

Example of a workplace safety investigation

Workplace Safety


Knott Laboratory investigates many cases regarding safety in the workplace each year. We have worked on cases involving a variety of equipment, such as forklifts, concrete pumpers, woodchippers,…

Example of Knott Laboratory's use of videogrammetry on a car accident

Videogrammetry


Knott Laboratory uses the technique of videogrammetry to extract important information from video. A video is analyzed or matched up to scaled digital 3D objects to establish vehicle speeds or…