Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.
Automobile Accidents
Our engineers have extensive experience with all types of motor vehicle accidents
Knott Laboratory has investigated thousands of motor vehicle accidents; from single vehicle roll-overs to multiple car pile-ups. While we have extensive experience with all types of motor vehicle accidents, no two accidents are the same. Knott Laboratory engineers are able to draw from their extensive experience to answer complicated questions and to identify key issues that need to be addressed through litigation.
Knott Laboratory engineers have specialized training, education and experience to thoroughly and accurately investigate all types of motor vehicle accidents. We have access to state of the art technology and computing which help our engineers to accurately determine the speeds of the vehicles and their motion both before and after a collision. Knott Laboratory also has the ability to download a vehicle’s “black box” which often contains valuable information related to the vehicle’s speed and driver’s actions in the moments just before impact. While accessing the black box data is helpful, it is the proper interpretation and analysis of all the available information that results in a thorough and accurate reconstruction.
Publications List
Seat Belt Development and Current Design Features
Seat Belt Investigation In Automobile Accidents
Head Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention in Automobile Accidents
Head Injury Prevention and Future Design Trends in the Automobile Industry
Using Digital Photogrammetry to Determine Vehicle Crush and Equivalent Barrier Speed (EBS)
Forensic Engineering Comparison of Two & Three Dimensional Photogrammetric Accident Analysis
Using Digital Photogrammetry to Determine Crash Severity
Experts in the Field
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What others have to say about our work
T.W., Attorney, Illinois
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to get the case successfully resolved. If not for your hard work, your expert opinions and your keen analysis on this case, we would never have been able to settle it for the amount and/or in the time frame in which we did. It was truly a team victory.T.W., Attorney, Illinois
T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
[Richard,].. Your assistance in the case has been invaluable. I am very pleased that you were able to rebut the findings of the two State Police officers and the defendants expert. No one else was sharp enough to focus on the oil spill in the photos and it was gone when the State Trooper did his final report.T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
D.W., Attorney, California
I want to express our continued admiration for the quality of Knott Lab’s work both in accident reconstruction & in the preparation of demonstrative evidence. On the basis of your deposition testimony & the animation of the accident, the defense admitted the negligence of their employee, that it was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries.D.W., Attorney, California
S.G., Attorney, Missouri
The work you did on the case was outstanding. Prior to going to the mediation, we sent your animation of what occurred to the defendants. I truly believe that your animation allowed the defense to see exactly what happened which, in turn, allowed them to appreciate their liability. Regardless, I think your work was outstanding and want to thank you.S.G., Attorney, Missouri
Anonymous
I am a Community Association Manager and have had a few opportunities to work with Knott Labs and each time I could not be more impressed. They are very professional and down to earth, they really take into account their client and want to do what is best for them. When I need an engineer Knott (Cade) is always the first call I make!Anonymous