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Expert in Accident Analysis, Accident Animations, Product Liability, FEA, Reverse Engineering, Expert Witness
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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This type of analysis utilizes tried-and-true methods that he uses time and time again for his clients. He has provided analysis in the form of a written document as well as a full 3D animation.
His most recent case involved a car accident where the driver came to us to prove that the police report could not possibly be correct. Of course he were able to communicate this with his complex calculations.
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Legal animation has proved to be the most powerful tool used to win a court case. Recently he provided a client with a 3D Animation for a slip and fall case which ultimately won the case. With his extremely impactful AutoCAD software, he flawlessly communicated the impact of the injury as well as demonstrated the other parties' fault.
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Expert's Firm (DV) is a privately-owned, engineering design and consulting firm in San Jose, CA. Founded in 1993, DV provides high-quality engineering related products and services to firms all over the world. He specializes in industrial, medical, and product design, MCAD training, and are authors of top selling Unigraphics learning manuals. DV Founder and President, Expert, earned his BSME from the University of Massachusetts in 1983. Expert worked at Pratt & Whitney as a Senior Engineer from 1983 to 1993 where he designed jet engine components and performed numerous analyses involving air flow and strength in materials. As President of DV, Expert has created numerous designs for a variety of firms such as:
• BIC (writing implementation division)
• Apple Computer, Inc.
• IDEO
• General Motors Corporation
• Tesla Motors, Inc.
• Plantronics, Inc.
• Philips Electronics
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Product Liability is crucial. The same tools that are used to design products are the ones necessary to analyze the situation when products fail.
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Patent infringement utilizes time-honored methods of forensic engineering.
A viscosity test was used in a recent case to prove that the defendant was producing a similar product to that of his client. After analysis and testing of both products, the defendant's product was clearly in violation of the patent already created by his client.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: San Jose, California;
San Francisco, California;
Sacramento, California;
Oakland, California;
Stockton, California;
Fremont, California;
Modesto, California;
Salinas, California;
Santa Rosa, California;
and Hayward, California.
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1983
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BS
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of Massachusetts
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1992 to
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President
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1983 to 1993
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Pratt & Whitney
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Senior Design Engineer
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1991 to 1993
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Information Solids Modeling
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President/Design Engineer
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1990 to 1994
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CADTRAIN, Inc.
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Partner
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Associations/Societies
He belongs to ASME, FEWA, SVLG and the World Affairs Council.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has 4 publications, 1 patent, and 8 books.
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Accident Analysis:This type of analysis utilizes tried-and-true methods he that uses time and time again for his clients. He has provided analysis in the form of a written document as well as a full 3D animation. His most recent case involved a car accident where the driver came to us to prove that the police report could not possibly be correct. Of course he was able to communicate this with his complex calculations.
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Patent Infringement: Patent infringement utilizes time-honored methods of forensic engineering. A viscosity test was used in a recent case to prove that the defendant was producing a similar product to that of his client. After analysis and testing of both products, the defendant's product was clearly in violation of the patent already created by his client.
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Legal Animation: Legal animation has proved to be the most powerful tool used to win a court case. Recently he provided a client with a 3D Animation for a slip and fall case which ultimately won the case. With his extremely impactful AutoCAD software, he flawlessly communicated the impact of the injury as well as demonstrated the other parties' fault.
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Product Liability: Product Liability is crucial. The same tools that are used to design products are the ones necessary to analyze the situation when products fail.
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Expert Witness: The bar is high for an expert witness - a high degree of education is not enough. He can verbally and visually communicate your case to help a jury understand exactly what has happened. After creating an animation for a recent construction accident case, the client requested that he testified on their behalf and explain the animation in a simple way that a jury could understand. Several cases have been won using his expert witness.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert in reverse engineering for consulting on industry standard video connector.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Accident Analysis: This type of analysis utilizes tried-and-true methods that he uses time and time again for his clients. He have provided analysis in the form of a written document as well as a full 3D animation.
His most recent case involved a car accident where the driver came to us to prove that the police report could not possibly be correct. Of course, he was able to communicate this with his complex calculations. Patent Infringement: Patent infringement utilizes time-honored methods of forensic engineering. A viscosity test was used in a recent case to prove that the defendant was producing a similar product to that of his client. After analysis and testing of both products, the defendant's product was clearly in violation of the patent already created by his client. Legal Animation: Legal animation has proved to be the most powerful tool used to win a court case. Recently, he provided a client with a 3D Animation for a slip and fall case which ultimately won the case. With his extremely impactful AutoCAD software, he flawlessly communicated the impact of the injury as well as demonstrated the other parties' fault.
Product Liability: Product Liability is crucial. The same tools that are used to design products are the ones necessary to analyze the situation when products fail. Expert Witness: The bar is high for an expert witness - a high degree of education is not enough. He verbally and visually communicates your case to help a jury understand exactly what has happened. After creating an animation for a recent construction accident case, the client requested that he testified on their behalf and explain the animation in a simple way that a jury could understand. Several cases have been won using him.
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Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Other Skills and Services
He holds United States Patent 7004537. Released Projects:
Thoratec Stent Deliver system;
Life Scan Mechanism design;
Bose Amplifier XON;
Bose Amplifier 7000 series;
Bose Amplifier 6000 series;
Hummer Roof Rack Design;
Cadalac Escalade Roof Rack Assembly;
Cadalac 270 CHMSL Assembly;
Apple 20” Cinema Display;
17 inch Apple Studio Display (recently discontinued CRT);
Cisco 7910 IP Telephone.
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