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Elevator Anatomy - Schematic of Traction & Hydraulic Elevator Systems

By Dennis W. Olson, C.E.I.
Expert Overview

The forensic experts at Robson Forensic are frequently retained to investigate injuries and construction claims related to elevators and escalators. In this article, our elevator experts have provided…

Elevator Injury Investigations

By Dennis W. Olson, C.E.I.
Expert Overview

In this article our elevator experts have compiled statistics and valuable information pertaining to elevator safety, the most common types of passenger incidents, and some of the standards relevant…

Elevator Overspeed Incidents

By Dennis W. Olson, C.E.I.
Expert Article

Elevator overspeed incidents are among the elevator malfunctions that appear in our forensic casework. The sudden and unexpected acceleration of an elevator beyond the accepted contract speed,…

Deadly Elevator Fall - Expert Interviewed by NY Times

By Dennis W. Olson, C.E.I.
Expert Article

Elevator expert, Dennis Olson was interviewed by the New York times regarding a deadly elevator mishap in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that killed one man. Deadly Elevator Fall Spurs Look at Brakes and Load…

Escalator Anatomy - Expert Diagram to Assist in Forensic Discussions

By Dennis W. Olson, C.E.I.
Expert Overview

The forensic experts at Robson Forensic are frequently retained to investigate injuries and construction claims related to elevators and escalators. In this document our escalator experts have…