Forensic Services

Apex Dynamics provides independent forensic analysis and expert witness services for civil litigation involving traffic collisions and commercial vehicle incidents throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. All work is conducted to Daubert standards.


Crash Reconstruction

Physics-based analysis determining vehicle speeds, trajectories, impact points, and collision dynamics. Reconstruction methodology follows IPTM training standards and is grounded in peer-reviewed literature, including published research on human factors, looming, and gap acceptance where applicable.

Final work product includes a written forensic report with methodology, data sources, analysis, and conclusions — structured to withstand cross-examination and Daubert challenge in Oregon and federal courts.

Speed Analysis
Trajectory
Human Factors
Pedestrian & Bicycle
Motorcycle
Written Report

Event Data Recorder Analysis

Experienced EDR and CDR data extraction and interpretation across passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicles. Data recovered includes pre-crash speed, brake application, throttle position, steering input, seatbelt status, and airbag deployment events.

EDR data is critical physical evidence in collision cases and should be seized and preserved as soon as possible following an incident. Apex Dynamics can coordinate rapid evidence preservation when time is a factor.

// EDR data is critical evidence. Contact immediately for time-sensitive preservation.
Passenger Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
Bosch CDR Tool
Pre-Crash Data
Collision Event Data
Report & Interpretation

Expert Witness Services

Brian Hardy provides deposition and trial testimony as a retained expert in crash reconstruction, EDR analysis, and commercial vehicle operations. Opinions are formed to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty and are supported by peer-reviewed methodology, published research, and documented data.

Apex Dynamics works with both plaintiff and defense counsel. A conflicts check is available prior to retention.

Deposition
Trial Testimony
Plaintiff Side
Defense Side
Daubert-Ready Reports
Conflicts Check

Commercial Motor Vehicle Investigation

Extensive commercial motor vehicle investigation experience including prior Federal Level 1 and Oregon Level 2 inspector training. Services include FMCSR compliance review, ELD and ECM data analysis, brake system inspection, and driver qualification file review.

Federal L1 Inspector Training
OR Level 2 Inspector Training
ELD / ECM Data
FMCSR Compliance
Heavy Vehicle Dynamics

3D Scene Documentation & UAV

FARO and Trimble certified terrestrial laser scanning produces millimeter-accurate scene models with fully measurable point clouds. Combined with FAA Part 107 licensed aerial UAV documentation, Apex Dynamics delivers a complete spatial record of the collision environment — suitable for court exhibit preparation, animation, or peer expert review.

FARO Laser Scan
Trimble Scan
UAV / Aerial
Photogrammetry
Court Exhibits
3D Models
Service area: Oregon & Pacific Northwest
Plaintiff & defense retained
24-hour response
Conflicts check available

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