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Accident Reconstruction Orlando, FL

Accident Reconstruction & Product Defect Investigations in Orlando, FL

Serious crashes and equipment failures in Orlando and Central Florida can quickly be disputed. Often, vehicles are repaired, scenes change, and damaged products are thrown away before the cause is fully understood. When liability is questioned, missing or altered evidence can make it hard to determine what actually happened.

Forensic Engineering Experts provides accident reconstruction services and product defect investigations based on engineering analysis and documented evidence. We investigate incidents to determine whether they were caused by a design or manufacturing defect, or by inadequate warnings or instructions. Our work supports attorneys, insurers, and risk teams that need clear technical reports and documentation.

We offer defined scopes, measured documentation, and written opinions that can be used in claims evaluation, mediation, or trial. If you are looking for an accident reconstruction expert or need support for a product liability investigation, contact our Orlando, FL office or submit a claim to begin the process towards actionable answers.

What Our Service Covers

Accident reconstruction matters we handle

We analyze incidents to determine what occurred, identify contributing factors, and map out the sequence of events before, during, and after the incident. We handle cases involving passenger and commercial vehicle crashes, industrial and construction incidents, and equipment or machinery-related events.

We investigate products involved in an incident to determine whether a failure is linked to design, manufacturing, or warnings and instructions. Additionally, we identify how use conditions may have affected performance. This may include investigations into appliance failures, power tool failures, recreational equipment incidents, and other product liability matters.
Some cases require both a sequence-of-events reconstruction and a component-level failure review. In those situations, we connect what occurred at the scene to the product or part’s performance, and then we explain how the conditions and forces involved correlate to the alleged defect or misuse.

Common Case Types We Investigate

Passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle crashes

We investigate passenger vehicle collisions and commercial vehicle crashes to determine how roadway conditions, vehicle behavior, operator actions, and mechanical factors contributed to the incident. This includes crashes involving work vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery operating on or near roadways, where visibility, speed, stopping distance, and vehicle condition contribute to the crash.

Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian events

Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian incidents typically involve complex interactions between vehicles, road design, and human response. Our investigations examine factors such as line of sight, right-of-way, impact mechanics, and environmental conditions to evaluate how the event occurred and whether avoidance or mitigation was possible under the circumstances.

Industrial, construction, and heavy equipment incidents

We analyze incidents involving industrial machinery, construction sites, and heavy equipment to identify operational, mechanical, and safety-related factors. These matters may involve machine guarding, safety systems, equipment configuration, and review against applicable safety standards. Investigations often focus on how the equipment was being used at the time of the incident and whether design, maintenance, or site conditions contributed to the outcome.

Consumer products, tools, appliances, and recreational equipment

Product-related investigations address incidents involving consumer products, power tools, appliances, and recreational equipment. Our work evaluates how the product was designed and manufactured, if warnings and instructions were provided, and how the product performed under the reported conditions. These cases may involve questions of design defect, manufacturing defect, failure to warn, or the potential for use or misuse.

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Evidence We Review and What We Ask You to Preserve

Scene and vehicle evidence

When a crash or incident occurs, we focus on physical evidence to help reconstruct the sequence of events. This may include scene photos and measurements, roadway or site conditions, vehicle damage patterns, and documentation created in close proximity to the event. The goal is to connect what was witnessed at the scene to an engineering explanation of how it happened. Depending on the case, we may use LiDAR (light detection and ranging) scene documentation, photogrammetry mapping, CAD review, and simulations to support accident reconstruction expert analysis.

For suspected product defects, the condition of the product and its parts matters. We examine the failed item and its related components for signs of wear, alteration, or prior repairs. We also consider operating conditions and how the system performed under the reported circumstances.
Documents often show how a product was intended to be installed, used, and maintained. We review user manuals, installation instructions, warning labels, maintenance records, inspection logs, prior service history, and purchase or ownership records when available. These records help clarify expected operation, known hazards, and whether the product was being used within its intended limits.
If litigation or a claim is likely, we recommend preserving evidence right away. Keep the product, parts, and any broken fragments in their post-incident condition. Avoid repairs, cleaning, disassembly, or informal testing until an inspection plan is in place. If counsel is involved, a preservation letter may be appropriate. We suggest storing items in a secure location, tracking their location, and documenting who handled them and when. This documentation supports a clear chain of custody and reduces disputes over whether evidence was altered.
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Meet the Experts

John Thomazin

MSME, PE, DFE

Mechanical Engineer

Shane W. Niemann

PE

Mechanical Engineer

Methods and Tools Used in Our Investigations

LiDAR and 3D scene documentation
When measurements need to be captured accurately and quickly, LiDAR helps document scene geometry and spatial relationships for later analysis. This documentation method supports roadway incidents, industrial sites, and complex environments where distances, grades, and object positions can play a key role in causing accidents.
Photogrammetry uses photographs to create measured models and maps when direct measurements are unavailable or when the scene changes quickly. It can be used to create scaled diagrams and visual exhibits that explain the relationship between vehicles, equipment, and fixed site features.
CAD and simulations help test engineering theories, including movement paths, timing, and how forces may have acted during the event. Analysis calculations are used to evaluate consistency between claimed events and the physical evidence, including damage patterns and site geometry.
Some cases include records that help confirm timing and operating conditions, such as incident documentation, maintenance history, and other available records tied to the event. When reliable data exists, it can be compared against physical evidence and engineering analysis to support or challenge a proposed sequence of events.

Our Investigation Process

Intake and scope definition

We start by reviewing the basic facts, what is being alleged, and determining which decisions the findings must support. During this first step, we define the investigation questions, identify the evidence we already have, and clarify what access we’ll need for an on-site inspection.

Site inspection and evidence documentation

When an inspection is required, we document the scene, vehicles, equipment, or product evidence in its current condition. The objective is to capture measurements and observations that can be checked later and used in accident reconstruction or product failure analysis.

Analysis and findings

After evidence is documented, we apply engineering principles and the appropriate analytical methods to evaluate causation and contributing factors. In terms of accident reconstruction, the focus is on the sequence of events and physical consistency. On the other hand, for product defect matters, we focus on how the product or component performed, the failure mode, and whether design, manufacturing, warnings, maintenance, or use conditions contributed to the incident.

Report, exhibits, and expert witness support

Upon request, we prepare written reports suitable for claim evaluation or litigation. If a case proceeds to deposition or trial, we support expert witness testimony and present technical conclusions in clear language so non-engineers can easily understand our findings.

What You Receive

Written findings and opinions

When a written report is requested, you receive a clear explanation of what was reviewed, what was observed during inspections, what engineering analysis was performed, and how those findings support our conclusions.

For matters that move into litigation, we support the case with materials that help explain technical conclusions to non-engineers. This can include demonstrative aids and exhibits that illustrate and clarify the sequence of events, physical relationships, and key engineering points.
Beyond the core investigation, we provide technical consulting to help attorneys and claims professionals evaluate theories, respond to new information, and prepare for testimony.

Why Choose Forensic Engineering Experts

Orlando-based response with U.S. coverage

While our office is based in Orlando, we also accept assignments nationwide and travel as needed for inspections, meetings, and testimony.

Licensed engineering approach and relevant credentials

Investigations are performed by licensed professional engineers with experience in accident reconstruction and product-related failures. We rely on solid engineering principles and accepted standards, which are important when our findings are being reviewed by opposing experts, adjusters, judges, or juries.

Tools for measured documentation

We use methods such as LiDAR, photogrammetry, CAD, and simulations to support measured documentation and analysis. These methods help document scene conditions, evaluate physical relationships, and test whether speculative event sequences are compatible with the evidence.

Communication geared towards non-engineers

Our engineering findings are only useful if they are easy to understand. To make sure everyone can understand our work, we explain our findings in plain language so attorneys, claims professionals, and other decision-makers without engineering backgrounds can follow how we reached our conclusions and why they matter.

FAQs

How quickly should I get an accident reconstruction inspection?
We recommend getting an inspection from an accident reconstruction expert as soon as possible. Scene conditions, vehicle condition, and physical evidence can change quickly after an incident, so it is important to begin documenting evidence immediately.
Preserve the product, any broken pieces, and all of the packaging, including manuals and labels. We suggest avoiding repairs, cleaning, disassembly, or informal testing until an inspection and testing plan is established.
Yes. We accept assignments on both sides and provide plaintiffs and defendants with expert engineering opinions grounded in forensic analysis and documented evidence.
Yes. We provide litigation support, including deposition and trial testimony, as well as mediation and arbitration support when needed.
To start, we need basic incident facts, including the location, involved parties, available reports, photos, or videos, and the current storage locations of vehicles, equipment, or product evidence.
Yes. We handle commercial vehicle accident reconstruction matters, including driver behavior, vehicle performance, and mechanical issues.

Testimonials from Our Clients

Clients turn to us when they need clear, focused engineering work on difficult matters. The feedback below reflects the level of detail, professionalism, and communication they experience on their cases.

Rhonda Roberts

John did an excellent job for us on our case. We were able to make a very advantageous settlement because of his efforts. He was very knowledgeable and professional. In addition to being an excellent engineer, he made a very good witness. We would use John again should the occasion arise and would recommend him to others.

Tim Wieker

I was very impressed with the report we were given. The facts of the loss were not that easy to find good literature, and he gave a very detailed report with good explanation and charts to back things up.

J. Tolman

The expertise and thoroughness of the report was extraordinary. 

Michelle B.

Thank you so much for your professional efforts and extraordinary report.

Matias C.

Thanks for all of your work and the detailed analysis you provided.