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Foodborne Illness Investigations

By Dawn Hill
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When food products are contaminated with the hazards of bacteria, parasites, or viruses, depending on the nature and extent of the contamination, foodborne illness can occur in single individuals…

Cracking in New Concrete Structures

By David Beh, P.E., MSCE
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Concrete cracking in new construction is one of the most common matters encountered in construction defect litigation. A crack can be an indication that something went wrong. What it does not tell you…

Distracted Boat/Ship Operation

By C. Edward Scott
Expert Article

For the person operating a vessel, whether it be a large commercial vessel or a small recreational boat, safe navigation involves maintaining situational awareness, which includes but is not limited…

Infant/Child Overdose Deaths

By Abigail Rich, LCSW
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Over the past decade, infant and child deaths related to synthetic opioids, mainly fentanyl, have been on the rise. Many times, these children are either active with child welfare at the time of their…

Wood Truss Failures

By David Beh, P.E., MSCE
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This article provides an overview of wood truss systems with a focus on how and why these systems can fail during erection. Wood Truss System Failures The civil/structural engineers at Robson Forensic…

Medical Monitoring in Group Homes

By Danielle Dieterich, MA, JD
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Typically group homes and other residential facilities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities do not provide medical care. Rather, non-medical direct support professionals are…

Video Splicing

By John Hassard, M.SC., CPP, CFE, LPC
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A frequently asked question in any type of case where video evidence is being used is whether footage has been edited. That is, whether portions of the footage have been intentionally removed. Even in…

What is a Safe Floor?

By Eugenio E. Hernandez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Expert Article

Of the walking surfaces we encounter on a daily basis, constructed walkways can be considered the most common. Architects commit significant resources to designing and ensuring that walkways are built…

Foster Care & Child Services Investigations

By Abigail Rich, LCSW
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In this article, Abigail Rich, LCSW, provides an overview of the process by which children are placed, reunified and/or removed from unsafe living environments into safe housing alternatives by social…

Sexual Abuse on School Buses & Vans

By Benjamin L. Bernhart, CSNT
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Sexual violence and abuse occur in all types of educational settings. The confined physical environment and the supervision needs on school buses and school vans can make them a common location…

Lithium Battery Failures

By Daryl L. Ebersole, P.E., C.F.E.I.
Expert Article

In this article, the electrical engineers at Robson Forensic provide an introduction to Lithium Ion Polymer (LiPo) batteries. The discussion includes an explanation of the technology, the applications…

ADA Grab Bar Failures

By David Beh, P.E., MSCE
Expert Article

The failure of ADA-compliant grab bars can result in serious injury. This article provides a technical overview of grab bar failures from an engineering perspective, focusing on load requirements as…

Tire Forensics: Proper Placement of New Tires

By Richard Sherman
Expert Article

In legal disputes where a recently serviced vehicle has lost control and crashed, the placement of the tires and any repairs performed are frequently called into question. The experts at Robson…

Forged Signatures

By Traci L. Moran, M.F.S.
Expert Overview

  Disputes over forged signatures play a prominent role in a broad range of legal disputes. Common questioned documents include business contracts, wills, checks, deeds, medical records, and a…

Elevator Inspections

By Richelle McCaskill-Diaz, CEI
Expert Overview

If properly designed, constructed, inspected, and maintained, elevators can provide reasonably safe conveyance for the millions of passengers who utilize and rely upon these forms of transportation on…

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