William J. Vigilante Jr., Ph.D.
Dr. Vigilante has extensive research and practical experience in the science of human factors / ergonomics.
He analyzes how people perceive risks; the adequacy of warnings; the open and obviousness of hazards; the effects of lighting on visual perception and driver performance; the ability to hear audible warnings against background noise; and the effects of aging on human performance.
He is frequently engaged in cases involving vehicle and motorcycle collisions; visibility and conspicuity of roadway hazards; open and obviousness of slips, trips, and falls; workplace injuries; lighting analysis; sound measurements; and sports, recreational, and skiing related incidents.
Dr. Vigilante also uses his understanding of visual and auditory perception and how people interact with the objects around them to assess their ability to notice, read, and understand product, equipment, and environmental warnings, labeling, use instructions and advertisements.
Dr. Vigilante’s previous work experience includes more than fifteen years of research in higher education and industry including five years as a human factors engineer at IBM. Dr. Vigilante has been conducting forensic investigations for over seven years and has been qualified in several state and federal courts.
Dr. Vigilante has numerous national scientific presentations and publications. He is frequently asked to peer review research publications and studies to determine their merit for inclusion in scientific journals and conferences. His professional affiliations include membership with the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the Transportation Research Board, and the American Society of Safety Engineers. Dr. Vigilante is also an avid motorcycle rider and skier.