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$1 Million Settlement in Roofer ElectrocutionA roofing contractor was killed when he was electrocuted while standing on scaffolding near electrical conductors.

$1.1 Million Settlement in School Trip Drowning CaseA boy drowned in a creek while on a fieldtrip. Robson Forensic was retained to determine if the actions of the school or its designees contributed to the boy’s death.

$250,000 Settlement in Construction FallA woman fell on a temporary walkway at a construction site and was injured. Robson Forensic was retained to determine if the temporary walkway created an unreasonable and dangerous condition which caused her injuries.

$35 Million Settlement in Class Action Fire CaseA fire destroyed a business center and damaged neighboring buildings resulting in a class action suit with more than 100 claimants and 16 defendants.

Aging Consequences - Robson Forensic ExpertsConsequences of aging can include decreases in physical strength and agility, poorer balance, reductions in visual, auditory and sensory ability, and increases in the time required for perception, analysis and reaction. Preventing injuries to this growing population requires special attention to facilities and products that serve them. Issues may include hot water temperature settings, evenness of walking surfaces, product safety features to accommodate lower grip and lifting strength, placement and selection of warning and informational signs, and adjustment of escalators, elevators, and automatic doors.

Agricultural Machinery Operator SafetyPresents an alternative way of looking at Agricultural Safety, that is, by applying Forensic lnvestigation, forensic Engineering, and Forensic Science techniques to accidents and illnesses specifically involving the operator.

Alcohol Impairment - Robson Forensic ExpertsWhen alcohol is identified as a factor in an injury incident, it is often assumed to be the only cause. Our experts determine if alcohol played a causative or contributing role.

Biomechanics - Bioengineering- Biomedical - Robson Forensic ExpertsOur Bioengineering practice includes degreed and licensed Biomechanical and Biomedical Engineers. Our experts offer leading-edge technical expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge, combined with years of collective experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation. Working with both plaintiff and defense cases, we provide scrupulous analysis and a balanced perspective.

Boating and Recreation Safety - Robson Forensic ExpertsWhen you have cases involving recreational boating, aquatics, or summer recreation, we can help. Our specialized marine and aquatic experts possess extensive experience and training in watercraft design, performance and operations and stand ready to assist your litigation/subrogation.

Buses and Trucks - Robson Forensic ExpertsRobson Forensic has 20 years of experience analyzing aspects of cases and claims that are unique to buses. We have a strong group of highly credentialed experts in bus and truck design/engineering and other areas including crash reconstruction, transportation systems, operation and maintenance, road conditions, meteorology, regulatory compliance, highway design, and construction work zones. Our human factors scientists apply their expertise to the important considerations of driver behavior, visibility, conspicuity, and warnings.

Child Safety - Robson Forensic ExpertsRobson Forensic has 20 years of experience analyzing aspects of cases and claims that are unique to child injuries. Our sports, recreation, facility design and product experts are active in organizations promulgating standards and procedures aimed at protecting children from injury.

Child Supervision - Robson Forensic ExpertsA child’s safety depends in large part on the quality of adult supervision. Effective supervision is much more than merely watching children play.

Children’s expectations and beliefs toward the relative safety of riding bicycles at nightThis study examined middle-school-aged children’s expectations, attitudes, and perceptions toward the relative safety of riding bicycles at night with reflectors and/or head and tail lights.

Construction and Professional Liability - Robson Forensic ExpertsRobson Forensic's Construction Practice includes Architects, Engineers, Scientists and other specialists. Our experts have rock solid knowledge of the industry combined with experience in mediation, arbitration and litigation. Our history of working on both plaintiff and defense cases gives us a balanced perspective.

Display Hook Injuries to Children By Larry C. DinoffNo safety-minded individual would consider it reasonable to construct a wall with spikes projecting into the adjacent aisle ways which are hazards to children and can cause eye injuries.

Electronic Evidence in Small Cases and Private LitigationFailing to build or defend a case in the best manner—which may be informed by electronic records, documents, or data—may not only prejudice the case, but be deemed malpractice.

Expand Alcohol Server trainingMost restaurants and bars don’t train their staff to detect when a patron is getting drunk. Public safety would be better served if Connecticut either made server training mandatory or created incentives that would motivate bars and restaurants to train personnel.

Food Safety at Robson Forensic Inc.In the journey from field to fork, there are numerous stages where the food we eat can be compromised

Human Factors - The Science of Perception and InteractionRobson Forensic, Inc. Human Factors experts provide scientific answers to questions involving perception, warnings, instructions and conspicuousness. We evaluate if the conditions that resulted in cases or claims were open and obvious as presented to the claimant.

Indoor Air Quality in NatatoriumsNatatoriums, Pool Water Chemistry, Health Effects of pool Off-Gassing, Pool Operations Solutions, Chemical Solutions, Indoor Air Quality, and HVAC System Solutions

Judge acquits driver of DUI in criminal homicide caseA settlement was reached in a two-car collision that resulted in the death of a passenger who was 8-months pregnant at the time.

Jury awards $27 million.A Missouri jury awarded $27 million to the family of a firefighter whose death was the result of a malfunctioning breathing apparatus.

Jury Finds for Plaintiff in Hospital Warnings CaseA patient fell and was injured when he stepped through an open door from a hospital cafeteria onto a patio.

Just Add WaterIt's the hottest trend to hit the hospitality industry in decades: to increase heads in beds, just add an indoor waterpark to a hotel. It works so well that some chains have come up with their own formula to expedite the process

Liquory Liability & SubrogationDespite the national sentiment against drunk driving, it is regrettably still quite prevalent. Like automobile drivers, many liquor establishments are uninsured. Also, like automobile drivers, many establishments are insured. Further, when a liquor establishment is insured, the limits tend to be in multiples of $ 100,000, often up to $ 1 million or more.

Machine Guarding The Second AlternativeIt is often the tendency in industry to look at a dangerous situation and try to decide what the appropriate machine guarding technique or device should be employed. This practice may produce satisfactory results but it overlooks the first step in the safety hierarchy.

Motor Vehicle Collisions - Roadway Conditions - Robson Forensic ExpertsDetermining the causes of a motor vehicle crash involves analyzing three components: the roadway, the driver, and the vehicle. Motor vehicle collisions occur when one or more of these do not perform adequately.

Perception of RiskThis paper presents an overview of what risk is, its relationship to hazards, how it can be assessed and used to make intelligent business decisions, and how risk may be perceived by employers, workers, and those that help decide matters involving litigation – jurors.

Settlement in Crash Involving Police CruiserWhen a taxi was struck on the left rear side by a police cruiser that admittedly ran a red light, one rear passenger was thrown from the car and both rear seat passengers were injured.

Settlement reached in 52-car pile-up.A settlement was reached between the families of a woman and her infant child and several trucking companies involved in a 52-car pile-up that occurred during a winter storm.

Settlement reached in diving injuryA settlement was reached in this case, where a teenager broke his neck when he dove into a pond.

Ship Fire Safety DesignShip Fire Safety - International shipboard fire protection requirements for large passenger ships. Domestice regulations and standards for small passenger ships.

Teenager Acquitted of Arson and MurderA 17-year-old girl was acquitted of criminal charges including homicide and arson for a fire that killed her father. Fire Investigators, the state police, and insurance investigators all determined the fire was the result of arson

The Growing Problem of MoldMold is prominent in the news. But why now? This article summarizes some salient issues involving mold, including: (a) the current status of mold “science” and regulations; (b) what causes mold within indoor environments; (c) how the presence of mold is evaluated, and its implications for exposure; and (d) basic considerations in mold remediation projects.

The IDs Are Fake But The Problem Isn'tMany parent of teenagers remember their own days of drinking alcohol before they were of legal age. Some were able to get served at the local bar...

The Role of the Indoor Environmental Professional in Mold RemediationThe nature of mold contamination and subsequent remediation (sometimes also referred to as “restoration”) requires adherence to consistent techniques and protocols to successfully and effectively restore a structure for human occupancy.

Tires and Vehicle Cases - Robson Forensic ExpertsThe Robson Forensic, Inc. Vehicle Crash Group includes reconstruction, vehicle and highway engineers supported by specialists in areas that impact vehicle-related incidents such as materials science, meteorology, human factors, products and biomechanical engineering.