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Have you Met? – Audrey Miller – Business and Marketing Intern
Have you Met? – Audrey Miller – Business and Marketing Intern Ms. Miller is a full-time student at FSU, pursuing a degree from the College
Vehicle Devices
Many vehicles on the road, including both passenger and commercial vehicles, may contain valuable data in the form of third-party devices. Devices such as dash
Uncontrolled Intersections
Uncontrolled intersections (intersections with no signals or stop signs) are one of many situations drivers encounter that require special care and attention. Because neither driver
The Shadows of the Night
A walkway is still a walkway, whether it is being used during the day or during the dark of night. Even with adequate illumination in
Simulations in Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Computer modeling plays a major role in reconstructing motor vehicle accidents. The methodology utilized in accident reconstruction software packages is widely accepted in the field.
Have you Met? – Michael R. Hill, Ph.D., P.E. – Biomechanical Engineer
Have you Met? – Michael R. Hill, Ph.D., P.E. – Biomechanical Engineer Dr. Hill is a biomechanical engineer passionate about applying biomechanics techniques to solve
Falling Object- What goes up must come down
As Sir Isaac Newton is believed to have once said “What goes up must come down”. Whether building material, tools, light fixtures, store stock, showerheads
RV Rollover
RVs are becoming more and more popular for vacations and permanent homes on wheels. These large structures can lead to more complicated questions when involved
Have you Met? – Julia Anzalone – Administrative Assistant
Have you Met? – Julia Anzalone – Administrative Assistant Ms. Anzalone is responsible for providing administrative and case management support to Ms. Traci Campbell, P.E.,
Low Speed Impacts – Evidence Damage
As a result of low-speed impacts, the evidence of damage may not be as obvious on the exterior of the vehicle. It is prudent to
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes: Ian M. Zeller Ph.D. ACTAR – Biomechanical Engineer
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes – Ian M. Zeller Ph.D. ACTAR – Biomechanical Engineer Dr. Zeller is an accomplished engineer with more than 10 years
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member – Brian A. Darr, P.E. IAAI-FIT(V), CFEI – Mechanical Engineer/Tire Expert/Fire Investigator
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member. Brian A. Darr, P.E. IAAI-FIT(V), CFEI – Mechanical Engineer/Tire Expert/Fire Investigator Mr. Darr has 26 years
Community Involvement
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC once again expresses sincere gratitude to our clients for their business, saying thank you and honoring them, by donating 1000 drawstring
Have you met? – Melissa Walker – Administrative Assistant
Have you met? – Melissa Walker – Administrative Assistant Ms. Walker is responsible for providing administrative and case management support to Dr. Pfeifer and his
Did you Meet – Kennedi Darr – Engineering Intern?
Qforensics wishes the best of luck to Kennedi Darr, our Engineering Intern this summer. It has certainly been a pleasure having the opportunity to work
Airbag Control Module (ACM) Downloads
Airbag control module (ACM) downloads on newer vehicles continue to include new data categories beyond the traditional speed and braking data. For instance, this newer
Products
While most of the work at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC involves the reconstruction of vehicular accidents, we also reconstruct and investigate accidents involving tools, heavy
Have you met – Iola J. Goeke, SPHR – Senior Manager
Have you met? – Iola J. Goeke, SPHR – Senior Manager Ms. Goeke actively serves with the executive management team providing guidance to staff for
WREX Police Vehicle Positioning
At WREX 2023, we had the opportunity to witness crucial crash tests involving a police vehicle. These tests are essential to evaluate vehicle safety measures
Sudden Vehicle Speed Deceleration
While heavy vehicle engine control module (ECM) downloads differ from passenger vehicle airbag control module (ACM) downloads, the two still share some similarities. Both can
Skid to Scuff
The two marks depicted here were left by the same vehicle tire reacting to an outside stimuli. The one in the foreground is a SKID
Drone Certification
We are thrilled to announce that two members of our team, Alexander Hadid and Tomas Bertone, have also recently obtained their drone certification. Drones have
Physical Guards to Create Pathways
The use of physical objects to create aisleways and pedestrian pathways is a commonplace, especially in retail facilities. This can be done through the use
WREX Motorcycle Crash Testing
Accident reconstruction involving motorcycle crashes is still an active area of study. Staying on top of the latest research and testing is crucial for obtaining
Maintenance of Traffic
Maintenance of traffic collisions involving temporary traffic control devices can be challenging as the traffic control devices, such as signage or cones, may be gone
Forklift – Safety Zone
Material handling can be a dangerous task and it takes skill and cooperation from everyone involved to ensure a safe operating environment. Fortunately, we are
Have you met – Patrick Weber – Forensic Technician
Have you met? – Patrick Weber – Forensic Technician Mr. Weber is a Forensic Technician with 55 plus years of law enforcement and accident reconstruction
Light Timing
Have an intersection collision? The engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC are skilled in interpreting and evaluating light timing sequences for traffic signals to help
This summer season, we once again express our sincere gratitude to our clients
This summer season, we once again express our sincere gratitude to our clients for their business and say thank you by honoring them and supporting
Algae on Walking Surfaces
Contaminants, such as water or oils, are well-known to compromise the available slip resistance on walkway surfaces. Here in Florida, due to our high humidity
Rollover Collisions
Rollover collisions can certainly add an extra layer of complexity to a reconstruction. The engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC utilize the latest technology, as
Static or Dynamic?
If your case depended on convincing a jury what the action of this vehicle was at moment of impact, are there enough clues/evidence in examining
Welcome to our newest team member – Christina Cunningham – Finance Manager
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member. Christina Cunningham, Finance Manager. Ms. Cunningham has over 30 years of financial experience in banking and
ADA Parking and Wheelstops
If there is one thing that we know about pedestrians and parking lots, it’s that pedestrians and wheelstops don’t get along! A wheelstop is commonly
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC Welcomes – Alexander Hadid, BSME – Mechanical Engineer
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member. Alexander Hadid, BSME – Mechanical Engineer. Mr. Hadid is a Mechanical Engineer and new graduate of
Scene Documentation
Don’t let a scene go undocumented! The engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC are available for same day rapid response to ensure your scenes are
Occupant Restraint System Evidence
During a collision, occupant forces can lead to a wide range of evidence being left inside of a vehicle, including on the occupant restraint systems
Lamps and what they tell us
If these two bulbs were taken from the same vehicle, they each tell a different story depending on where each was located on the vehicle.
Have you met – Erich L. Breedlove – Forensic Specialist?
Have you met – Erich L. Breedlove – Forensic Specialist? Mr. Breedlove is a Forensic Specialist with over 11 years of experience in accident reconstruction
Roadside Safety
Occasionally, site conditions can hinder the normal application of roadside safety practices or devices. At the location seen here, the driveway is preventing the installation
3D Vehicle Model
Preservation of evidence doesn’t have to be boring. In a short amount of time, the engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC can capture evidence and
Have you met – Tyler White, BSME – Mechanical Engineer?
Have you met – Tyler White, BSME – Mechanical Engineer? Mr. White is a Mechanical Engineer who investigates cases involving a variety of forensic engineering
Skid Marks
Skid marks can be one of the most valuable pieces of evidence available at a scene. Skid marks can reveal key information such as which
Slip and Falls – Pools
Whenever you have the chance of water on a walking surface, you have the possibility of a slippery surface. How does this change when you
Light Timing Sequence
For incidents which occurred at an intersection of roadways with traffic control devices, the light timing sequence in effect at the time of the incident
Median Barriers
The details of some collisions cause roadway design issues to be called into question. Was it proper to install a mountable curb in this elevated
Need to recreate a pedestrian collision?
Need to recreate a pedestrian collision? The Engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC can fully animate different perspectives to give you the viewpoints you need
Have you met – Mitchell A. Chermak, BSME – Mechanical Engineer?
Have you met – Mitchell A. Chermak, BSME – Mechanical Engineer? Mr. Chermak is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering research
Failed Guardrail
A guardrail’s primary function is to deflect an errant vehicle along the rail’s length. The capability of a guardrail structure to deflect a vehicle, at
Techstream Data
Newer Toyota vehicles are now equipped with safety systems that include additional data that is downloadable through Toyota Techstream. Techstream data can include information such
Have you met – Sean P. Vozza, BSME – Mechanical Engineer?
Have you met – Sean P. Vozza, BSME – Mechanical Engineer? Mr. Vozza is a Mechanical Engineer who investigates cases involving a variety of forensic
Brian Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. – Florida Justice Association’s John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Feb 20-24, 2023
Brian Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E., is honored to be co-presenting at the Florida Justice Association’s John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Feb 20-24, 2023 – Downloading Vehicle Data
Evidence Spoliation
Evidence is Everything! So, what do you do when your evidence is compromised? It may not be something as nefarious as document shredding but sometimes
Visual Aids
Capturing, organizing and presenting a variety of viewpoints leading up to the scene of an incident can be an effective way to demonstrate the traffic
Uncontrolled Intersections
Uncontrolled intersections and other similar hazards are unique to low volume roads, but still present a potential danger to drivers. At Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC
Vehicle Fire Investigation
Fires can happen for many reasons and it is important to find the cause. At Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC we have trained fire investigators to
Vision – Trucks
Most of the motoring public are unaware of the considerable amount of blind spots that commercial truck drivers routinely contend with during their interaction in
Have you met – Traci K. Campbell, P.E., CXLT – Senior Engineer?
Have you met – Traci K. Campbell, P.E., CXLT – Senior Engineer? Ms. Campbell has over 20 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and testifying in
With sincere gratitude to our clients
During the holiday season, we once again express our sincere gratitude to our clients for their business, say thank you and send best wishes for
Aerial Mapping
The drone services provided by Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC capture and document evidence that can be difficult to obtain or may disappear quickly. Our teams
Tractor Trailer Collisions
Collisions can happen for a variety of reasons, and can come in all shapes and sizes. The engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC have extensive
Change of Elevation
Change of elevation? Let the engineers at Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC assist you with your potential slip/trip and fall accident reconstruction needs.
Have you met – Betty Gillander – CFO?
Ms. Gillander, CFO, uses over 25 years of finance, accounting, technology, and project management experience with Fortune 500 companies to run the operations of Quality
Subtle Pedestrian Evidence
Evidence is not always obvious and can be very subtle at times, such as fabric rub marks in some pedestrian impacts. Be sure to gather
“The bathtub was too slippery”.
“The bathtub was too slippery”. How do you reconcile the slipperiness of a surface that, by nature and function, is inherently slippery? When is a
Was a turn initiated from the middle lane or the right lane?
Often times, conflicting testimony makes it difficult to establish how vehicles were positioned and moving before an accident. Was a turn initiated from the middle
Have you met – Brian G. Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E., President/CEO?
Have you met – Brian G. Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E., President/CEO? Dr. Pfeifer is an Engineering Expert with over 25 years of experience investigating thousands of
Heavy Vehicle ECM
Heavy/commercial vehicles contain engines that are quite different from the typical passenger car engine. Along the same lines, heavy vehicle engines utilize an engine control
Commercial Vehicles
For incidents involving commercial vehicles, it is prudent to inspect and test the equipment located on the vehicle and the trailer in order to ensure
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member.
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC welcomes our newest team member. Tomas Bertone, BSME – Mechanical Engineer Mr. Bertone is a recent graduate from the University of
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