How do you accurately evaluate and communicate what happened and why for an incident resulting in a premises or workplace injury claim?
Exponent's multidisciplinary teams perform extensive analysis of injury claims using kinematic analyses (how people and objects move), 3D modeling and testing, medical forensic and trauma analyses, human factors analysis of human interaction with the environment, and mechanical engineering and/or materials science assessments of object composition and failures to reconstruct premises and workplace injuries and adverse events.
Exponent's teams investigate and evaluate injury potential during events such as slips, trips, and falls; objects falling and striking individuals; and injuries resulting from operation of equipment. We have extensive experience investigating claims in numerous environments, including workplaces, hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, public places, and residential areas, and we are uniquely qualified to assess complex liability claims with our breadth and depth of scientific and engineering experience and trial expertise.
Our experts can often reconstruct premises and workplace incidents, synthesizing information from multiple disciplines to understand and communicate what happened and how it relates to human injury. Our biomechanics experts may evaluate the motion and interaction of individuals and objects during an incident and the resultant mechanical loading of the human body. These findings can be related to injury mechanisms and case-specific evidence. Exponent's evaluations often consist of reviewing medical records and medical imaging, inspecting premises, and measuring relevant parameters like slip resistance or fall distance.
services
For 50+ years, we’ve thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:
• Multidisciplinary premises and workplace injury investigation
• Medical records and radiological imaging reviews
• Medical forensic and trauma analyses, including cause of death and time of death review
• Related documentation review, including witness statements and legal testimony, police reports, and photographs
• Site inspections and investigations that may include 3D laser scanning, measurement, modeling, and testing
• Human factors, mechanical engineering, or materials science analysis when relevant
Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled
With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.
Biomechanical Expertise for Product Evaluations
Biomechanical risk evaluation for products ranging from consumer and recreational products to industrial equipment and vehicles.
Biomechanical Injury Investigations & Analysis
Skilled biomechanical analysis to help determine the cause of specific injuries and communicate results in a relevant and clear context.
Biomechanical Engineering Support for Product Design & Development
Biomechanics product design analysis for a range of applications — from apparel to consumer products to wearable sensors to vehicles.
Biomechanical Testing & Modeling
Uncover the root cause of injuries with robust and advanced biomechanical analysis.
Experts
Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.
