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Case List Summary: 2005
Fletcher, Scott D., Stafford, Frey, Cooper (2005). Farmers v Lowrance, 601 Union St, Ste 3100, Seattle, WA 98101-1374
Human factors/biomechanics evaluation of accidental vs intentional head injury and subsequent drowning
[Child, Depo, Drowning, Fall, Head, Neck, Water]

Chang, Adrian Y. Law Office of Adrian Y.Chang (2005). Kaunamano v Koolau Golf Partners. 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1950, Honolulu, HI 96813
Biomechanics/human factors analysis of fall on short flight of steps
[Fall, Human Factors, Report, Slip, Stairway, Steps, Trip]

Hiroka, Keith, Law Offices (2005). Kaunamano v Koolau Golf Partners. 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1950, Honolulu, HI 96813
Biomechanics/human factors analysis of fall on short flight of steps
[Fall, Human Factors, Report, Slip, Stairway, Steps, Trip]

Hendricks, Kara B., Allen, Stephanie. Kummer, Kaempfer, Bonner & Renshaw (2005). Welch v Ryan Mechanical.3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, 7th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109-0907
Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of golf cart collision with side of pick-up
[Collision, Golf Cart, Human Factors, Report, Truck, Vision]

Brothers, Bruce J. Bruce J. Brothers & Associates (2005). Tansey v Black Butte Ranch. Association. 974 NW Riverside Blvd, PO Box 871, Bend, OR 97709
Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of fall down steps.
[Fall, Human Factors, Report, Site Visit, Slip, Stairway, Trip]

Stein, Amy L. Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog (2005). Rhees v HH Res, LLC, et al. 3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of a single vehicle motorcycle accident.
[Auto, Human Factors, Motorcycle]

Harris, Scott H. McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton. (2005). Jameson v N.H. Workers' Comp. 900 Elm Street, PO Box 326, Manchester, NH 03105-0326
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of head injury. Various fall scenarios evaluated including fall from rider pallet-jack.
[Fall, Head, Human Factors, Pallet-Jack, Report]

Simmons, Charles M., Macpherson, Gintner, Gordon & Diaz. (2005). Joy v Guardian Management (04-1222). 423 North Coast Highway, PO Box 1270, Newport, OR 97365
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of fall in poorly designed and maintained disabled access route/loading area.
[Access, Design, Disability, Human Factors, Site Visit, Walkway]

Kent, Wendy M., Law Office of Wendy J. Paris (2005). Cartwright v Midway Heating. 1001 SW Fifth Ave, Ste 1405, Portland, OR 97204
Biomechanical evaluation of low speed rear end impact relative to spinal, shoulder and knee injuries.
[Auto, Knee, Low-Speed, Shoulder, Spine]

Harris, Kurt K.; Harris, Merritt, Chapman (2005). Steverson v Malfabon (# 500056044-OCC). 10120 South Eastern Ave, Ste 200, Henderson, NV 89052
Biomechanical evaluation of three vehicle chain reaction collision; Emphasis was on low-speed rear-end impact on final vehicle.
[Auto, Collision, Low-Speed, Multi-Vehicular; Rear-End, Report]

Gormley, John E. Rawlings, Olson, Cannon, Gormley & Desruisseaux. (2005). Leigh v Olympia Group, et al. 9950 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129
702.384.4012; Fax 702.383.0701 Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of fall from motor home roof while using a bungie cord that allegedly failed.
[Fall, Bungie Cord, Force, Pull, Strength]

Stock, Shirley, Kirby R. Wells & Associates. (2005). Chalker v Nevada Star Cab. 6900 Westcliff Drive, Ste 710, Las Vegas, NV 89145

Biomechanical evaluation of low-speed rear-end impact.
[Auto, Collision, Low-Speed, Rear-End]

Hendricks, Kara B. Kummer, Kaempfer, Bonner & Renshaw (2005). L. Gentile v Ozzie's Pipeline. 3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, 7th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109-0907
702.792.7000; Fax 702.796.7181 Biomechanical evaluation of moderate speed head on collision involving 6 people. Primary claimed injuries involve neck, low back and head.
[Auto, Collision, Frontal, Head, Neck, Low Back, Moderate Speed, Multi-Person, Report]

Wolfe, Randall, J., Law Office of Randall J. Wolfe (2005). Coates v Clackamas County, et al. 4500 SW Kruse Way, Ste 270, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Human factors evaluation of shooting of policeman by suspect during questioning; Relevant issues involved policies and procedures regarding communication and associated expectations and behaviors of officers during incident
[Behavior, Expectations, Experiences, Human Factors, Report, Shooting]

Kent, Wendy M., Law Office of Wendy J. Paris (2005). Hafner v Mac's Market & Deli, Inc. 1001 SW Fifth Ave, Ste 1405, Portland, OR 97204
Biomechanical evaluation of low speed rear-end impact; Claimed injuries included head, neck, low back and shoulder.
[Auto, Collision, Head, Low Back, Low-Speed, Shoulder, Testify]

Harris, Kurt K.; Harris, Merritt, Chapman (2005). Financial Indemnity Company v Gaspar, et al. 10120 South Eastern Ave, Ste 200, Henderson, NV 89052
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of auto-bicycle collision; Issues involved child behavior, perception-response time, effects of distractions
[Auto, Bicycle, Cell Phone, Collision, Distractions, Perception-Response, Reaction, Report, Testify]

Stock, Shirley, Kirby R. Wells & Associates. (2005). Laporata-Haynes v Star Transit. 6900 Westcliff Drive, Ste 710, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Biomechanical evaluation of low-speed rear-end impact; Evaluate relationship between impact forces and claimed injuries.
[Auto, Collision, Low-Speed, Rear-End, Report]

Neuberger, Robert L.(2005) Stone v LDP Beaverton, et al; # 0403-03229. 700 Jackson Tower, 806 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Biomechanical/human factors evaluation/analysis of a fall on ramp to determine type of fall, trip vs slip
[Human Factors, Slip, Step, Testify, Trip, Walk]

Alexander, J. Michael; Swanson, Lathen, Alexander & McCann (2005). 388 State Ste, Ste 1000, Salem, OR 97301-3571
Biomechanics/human factors analysis of a fall on a step leading from a small deck.
[Fall, Human Factors, Perception, Slip, Testify, Trip, Vision]

Cantrill, David W.; Cantrill, Skinner, Sullivan & King (2005). Haggard v Parma Furniture. 1423 Tyrell Lane, PO Box 359, Boise, ID 83701
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of trip and fall in warehouse furniture store.
[Fall, Perception, Report, Slip, Testify, Trip, Vision]

Kozelicki, Michael, Oft, Hayes, Lt Alex; Omaha Police Department (2005). Myers. Omaha Police Dept, Homicide Unit, 505 S 15th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of an accident vs homicide scenarios of a fatal fall off of a balcony
[Accident, Balance, Balcony, Fall, Lift, Perception, Push, Slip, Throw, Weight]

Sampson, Kevin M.; Bullivant, Houser, Bailey. (2005). Magana v Smith, et al. 805 East Broadway, Ste 400, Vancouver, WA 98660-3311
Biomechanical evaluation of a single vehicle automobile accident to determine location within the vehicle
[Auto, Depo, Driver, Kinematics, Passenger]

Zeider, Erik, Geico Direct (2005). Moran v McClelland (0026270130101164). Box 509119, San Diego, CA 92150-9119
Biomechanical evaluation of a low speed rear-end impact involving cervical, lumbar and hip injuries.
[Auto, Cervical, Hip, Low Speed, Lumbar, Rear-End]

Wall, Patricia Kehau; Tom Petrus & Miller, LLC (2005). Lerner v Chan. 1164 Bishop St, Ste 650, Honolulu, HI 96813
Biomechanical evaluation of low speed, rear-end impact
[Auto, Low-Speed, Rear-End]

Reim, Paul; Law Office of Paul Reim (2005). State v Berliner (05-2028). 626 SW Hurbert St, Newport, OR 97365
Biomechanical evaluation of single vehicle accident to determine the locations of the various occupants
[Auto, Driver Identification; Kinematics]

Knowles, John S.; Davis Rothwell Earle & X˘chihua, PC (2005). Peter v Dennis' Seven Dees Landscaping, Inc. 1300 SW Fifth Ave, Portland, OR 97201-5604
Biomechanical evaluation of injuries to an occupant involved in a multiple car accident
[Auto, Collision, Injuries, Multi-Vehicular]