Affiliations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Saftey Engineers

American Society for Testing Materials

Bar Association of
San Francisco

International Conference of Building Officials

National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists

National Fire Protection Association

National Safety Council

Society of Automotive Engineers

Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists

Contact Us

Phone:
(510) 530-4777
Mobile:
(510) 967-4486
Fax:
(510) 531-3675

Albert J. Ferrari
1000 Elbert Street
Oakland, CA 94602

Email:
albertferrari.pe
at gmail dot com

Vehicular Matters

Head-On Collision Reconstruction
• Which Vehicle crossed the centerline?
• What were the speeds and paths prior to and after impact?
• Were there any Vehicle Code violations?
• Which witness account is most plausible?
• Were the seat belts used and if so, did they function properly?
• Were there any mechanical defects that may have contributed?
• Is the police report accurate?

Vehicular Mechanical Failures
• Did the brakes fail as claimed by the driver?
• If so, why did they fail?

Vehicle Fires
A witness says he saw a fire in a car which had been previously damaged by a fire blamed on an un-fused radio circuit. The fire spread quickly, destroying the carport and other cars.
• What is the fire's cause and origin?
• Could it be due to improper repair or is there evidence of arson?