Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.
Product Liability
Knott Laboratory conducts in-depth reviews of current designs on the consumer market
Knott Laboratory conducts in-depth reviews of current designs on the consumer market for specific issues pertaining to product design, safety, and designer responsibility. Other issues, such as manufacturing defects, are investigated to determine if the safety or integrity of a product can be compromised by quality control issues.
Depending on the application, the design of an item made available to the general public has to follow certain codes and in some cases, must be certified by regulatory agencies before the item can be sold. Knott Laboratory can help review the origin of the product’s design to determine if certain regulations were adhered to during design and manufacturing.
Publications List
Working With the Manufacturer in Product Cases
The Forensic Engineer’s Relationship to Manufacturers in Product
Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animation and Graphics
Forensic Engineering Investigations of Product Liability Cases
Forensic Engineering Investigation of Incidents Involving Corded Window Coverings
Forensic Engineering Investigation of Workplace Incidents Involving Machinery
Forensic Engineering Investigation of Above-ground Pool Submersion Accidents
Engineering A Pool Ladder To Prevent Drownings In Above-Ground Pools
Boom Lift Operator Protection From Stored Energy Hazards
Experts in the Field
View Samples of our Work
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
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
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
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
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