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Case List Summary: 2006
Brumfield, John K.; Law Offices of Peter Hansen (2006). Cortez v Hyster Corp. 620 SW Fifth Ave, Ste 1210, Portland, OR 97204-1432 [Industrial Accident, Workplace]

Daigle, James M. Brisbee & Stockton (2006). 139 NE Lincoln St, PO Box 567, Hillsboro, OR 97123 [Auto Accident, Back, Disc]

Harris, Kurt K.; Harris, Merritt, Chapman (2006). DeGuzman & Nuqui v Burke (A485971). 10120 S Eastern Ave, Ste 200, Henderson, NV 89052 Biomechanical evaluation of low speed rear-end impact [Auto, Low Speed, Rear-End, Report]

Dillard, Thomas D.; Rawlings, Olson et al (2006). Caoile v Clark Co, et al (0334-24823). 9950 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of a single vehicle accident resulting in driver’s death; Evaluate all possible scenarios for accident causation in relationship to environmental factors [Attention, Auto, Death, Depo, Experience, Lighting, Perception, Report, Speed, Vision]

Devine, David A. Groh Eggers, LLC (2006). Guitierres v Tesoro Northshore Co (Case # 3AN-03-7640 Civil). 3201 C Street, Ste 400, Anchorage, AK 99503-3967. Biomechanical evaluation of an alleged trip and fall over a section of carpet at a convenience store. [Fall, Human Factors, Trip]

Kent, Wendy M. Law Office of Wendy J. Paris (2006). Desilva v Romfo, et al. 1001 SW Fifth Ave, Ste 1405, Portland, OR 97204. Biomechanical evaluation of low to moderate speed offset, angled, rear-end impact. [Auto, Low-Speed, Moderate-Speed, Offset, Report]

Levine, Adam; Daniel Marks Law Office (2006). Davis & Davis v Bally’s Hotel and Casino. 302 East Carson, Ste 702, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Biomechancis/human factors evaluation of slip and fall in hotel room. [Cervical, Fall, Human Factors, Perception, Report, Slip, Trip]

Brickwood, Gary; Brickwood Law Office (2006). Farmer v Maloney (#154090). 1135 Pine Street, Ste 210, Redding, CA 96001. Biomechanical evaluation of two consecutive rear-end impacts on driver kinematics and potential for injury. [Auto, Kinematics, Multiple Vehicle, Rear-End]

Manhendru, Ashish; The Litigation Group (2006). Wrongful Death: Kaler. 1111 Bagby St, Ste 2000, Houston, TX 77002 . Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of vehicle-pedestrian accident; Evaluate possible paths of vehicle and pedestrian position(s)/action(s). [Auto, Human Factors, Pedestrian, Vehicle]

Colquitt, Ron; John C. Wawerna, Attorney at Law (2006). C. McDermott. 614 South Sixth St Las Vegas, NV 89101-6920. Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of fall down set of two riser steps. [Fall, Human Factors, Slip, Trip]

Clayson, David R.; Law Offices of Bennion Clayson & Marias (2006). 1140 North Town Center Drive, Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV 89144 Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of motorcycle accident in a construction area including the accident site, rider’s behavior and behavioral consequences. [Construction Zone, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Report, Vision]

Simmons, Charles M.; Rader, Stoddard, & Perez (2006). Thompson v Lambert, et al. 381 Idaho Ave West, Ontario, OR 97914. Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of a potential ADA violation for wheelchair individual restrained in limited quarters. [ADA, human factors, prison, wheelchair]

Bricker, Stephen W; The Bricker Law Firm, P.C. (2006). Gray v Henrico Police, et al. 411 East Franklin St, Ste 504, Richmond, VA 23219. Biomechanical evaluation of possible causes of severe cervical tissue damage/injury. Identify possible mechanisms. [Cervical, Injury Mechanisms, Neck, Police]

Michaud, Chris (2006). Charvet v Hutchinson Electric (46A53094). 3820 109th St, Dept 5576, Des Moines, IA 50391-5576. Biomechanical evaluation of low speed rear-end impact with claimed injuries to lumbar spine and hip. [Auto, Collision, Hip, Low-speed, Lumbar, Spine]

Colquitt, Ron; John C. Wawerna, Attorney at Law (2006). S. Sandoval 614 South Sixth St Las Vegas, NV 89101-6920. Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of a trip and fall at a car wash. [Fall, Human Factors, Slip, Trip]

Parish, Tat. Law Offices of Tat Parish, PLLC. (2006). People v Sam Lowe. 134 N Main St, Watervliet, MI 49098. Biomechanical/anatomical evaluation of rape claims for likelihood event actually occurred. [Anatomy, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Rape, Sexual Assault, Testify]

Westphal, Brad; William D. Garcia Law Offices (2006). Reference WA 50-0112. 1601 5th Ave, Ste 1210, PO Box 34766, Seattle, WA 98101. Biomechanical evaluation of multi-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian; Determine causation of tissue damage from several impacts. [Auto, Multi-Vehicle, Pedestrian]

Williams, Phillip. Law Office of Phillip M. Williams (2006). Burgman v Chippendales, et al (#16-0-20500). 630 Lincoln St, PO Box 41811, Eugene, OR 97404. Biomechanical evaluation of occupant kinematics for people in motor home involved in a high speed multi-vehicle accident. [Auto, Collision, High-Speed, Motor Home, Multi-Vehicle]

Jenicek, Monica. Law Office of Stone & Jenicek (2006). Rogers v Tesoro Alaska Company (#3KN-05-388 CI). 880 H St, Ste 203, Anchorage, AK 99501-3450. Biomechanics/human factors evaluation of issues related to adequacy and responsibility for providing fall protection for hot asphalt loaders at loading facility. [Fall, Human Factors, Industrial, Report, Safety, Warnings]

Westergren, Sam; Law Offices of Sam Westergren (2006). Sanchez v Medical Office Buildings of Texas. 615 Loepard St, Ste 516A, Corpus Christi, TX 78476. Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of fall down flight of stairs in Medical Bldg. [Fall, Human Factors, Report, TASA]

Brandon, Lew; Moran and Associates (2006). Britell v Wells Cargo, Inc (Claim No B2W0276). 630 South 4th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of single vehicle accident; Issue included driver’s behavior responses and claimed tissue damage evaluation. [Injury, Human Factors, Vehicle]

Arneson, James A. The Arneson Group. (2006). State of Oregon v Gilbert (Case No. 06CR1176FE). 318 SE Jackson, PO Box 2190, Roseburg, OR 97470. Biomechanical evaluation of occupant kinematics and injuries to determine occupant location prior to impact. [Auto, Collision, Kinematics]

Matson, Richard G;. Bullivant, Houser, Bailey, P.C. (2006). Peason et al v Michaels Stores, Inc. 805 Broadway St, Ste 400, Vancouver WA 98660-3310 Biomechanical evaluation of claimed head injuries resulting from being struck on the top/back of the head by a store shelf. [Head, Impact, Public Place]

Thomas, Donald C.; Delaney Wiles, Inc. (2006). Getz v Cannon. 1007 West 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Biomechanical evaluation of claimed tissue damage resulting from a low speed rear-end collision. [Auto, Low-Speed, Injury, Rear, Report, Vehicle]

Norris, Gary G.; Law Office of Gary G. Norris (2006). Lyons v Hart (CV 050332). 1006 NE 3rd St, Ste A, McMinnville, OR 97218. Biomechanical evaluation of occupant kinematics and claimed tissue damage in low-speed rear end impact. [Auto, Low-Speed, Injury, Kinematics, Rear, Vehicle]

Elder, John W.; Paine, Tarwater, Bickers and Tillman, LLP (2006). Coffey v Revco Discount Drug Center (L-15116). 1100 First Tennessee Plaza, 800 S Gay St, PO Box 198, Knoxville, TN 37901. Biomechanical/human factors evaluation of possible fall off a chair and resulting injuries. [Fall, Human Factors, Leg, Workplace]

Guenther, Eric R.; Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C. (2006). State of WI vs Stephan Addison (05-CF-0090). 10 East Doty St, Ste 320, PO Box 1528, Madison, WI 53701-1528. Biomechanical evaluation of various physical activities stated to have occurred during claimed sexual assault. [Auto, Kinematics, Rape, Report, Sexual Assault]

Honey, Adam D.; Harris, Merritt, Chapman, Ltd. (2006). Williamson v Zimmerman. 866 Seven Hills Drive, Ste 201, Henderson, NV 89052. Biomechanical evaluation of low speed rear end impact. [Auto, Low-Speed, Rear-End, Report]

Menendez, Mercedes, S.; Stutz, Artiano, Shinoff & Holtz (2006). Wilson v Nevada Ready Mix (A513841). 1120 Town Center Drive, Ste 210, Las Vegas, NV 89144. Biomechanical evaluation of differential effects of two accidents on tissue damage/injury. [Auto, Injury, Multiple Vehicles]

Rawlings, Olson, Cannon, Gormley & Desruisseaux; Olson, James (2006).Matlock v Greyhound, et al. 9950 West Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Biomechanical analysis of tissue damage resulting from a high speed single vehicle accident (bus) swerving several times before rolling over; Critique opposing expert’s report. [Bus, High-Speed, Report, Roll Over]

Barr, Dugan. Barr & Mudford. Crescent Ace Hardware v Brown. (2006). 124 Court Street, PO Box 994390, Redding, CA 96099-4390. Biomechanical/human factors analysis of a night time accident between a moving vehicle and a trailer parked across the road in an unlighted rural area. Issues involved visual factors, conspicuity, driving patterns and perception-response time. [Auto, Awareness, Lighting, Perception, Vision]