Articles by Brian O’Donel

In this article, mechanical engineer Brian O’Donel, P.E. discusses crossbow finger amputations. His discussion includes an overview of crossbow anatomy, an explanation of the string motion hazard, and a description of safety precautions to protect users from injury.

The experts at Robson Forensic are experienced in investigating and testifying in crossbow injury cases and a broad range of other product liability disputes.

Facilities Engineer, Brian O’Donel was retained by plaintiff’s counsel to investigate an incident in which Donald Adams III was injured in a portable toilet that tipped over, leaving him paralyzed. Mr. O’Donel’s opinion supported the plaintiff’s argument that the portable toilet was installed in an unsafe manner and failed to include/utilize stabilization spikes that would have prevented the unit from tipping.

In this case, a pedestrian was injured on an early winter morning when a tree that had fallen onto the roadway was struck by a passing vehicle and pushed onto the pedestrian. Several Robson Forensic experts were retained to address roadway right-of-way issues, decay patterns of the tree, and the responsibilities of the property owner.