Forensic Safety Group





	The People You Need to Make Your Case Forensic Safety Group is led by President Kenneth A. Brown, who provides expert technical analysis as well as advice in non-technical areas of risk reduction and case strategy. Ken's reputation as a thorough, detail-oriented analyst who can also convey technical information in layman's terms to clients and jurors underscores the quality that Forensic Safety Group clients can count on. Depending on the particulars of your case, the firm can assemble a team of experienced, qualified consultants, such as: Mechanical engineers Automotive safety engineers Medical and nursing consultants Vehicle accident reconstructionists Communications specialists (to create compelling, clear courtroom exhibits) Structural engineers Fire cause and origin analysts Environmental engineers Toxicologists Industrial engineers Vehicle stability and handling Each consultant has a wealth of information, technology and research capability at hand to provide the proper support and move your case forward. Professional Affiliations American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and Investigators (NATARI) Kenneth A. Brown, President Mr. Brown is co-founder and president of the Forensic Safety Group. He has applied his knowledge and experience in biomechanical engineering to the field of forensic research since the early 1980s. A cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Ken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. His graduate coursework was in biomedical engineering at Drexel University, and he interned in the Rehabilitation Engineering department at Moss Rehab in Philadelphia. Ken has also made presentations to a wide variety of legal, technical and government agencies and trade associations on topics such as advanced crash forensics, paratransit and school bus accident investigation, occupant crash protection and biomechanics, the "seat belt defense," human tolerance to injury, vehicle crashworthiness, slip and fall risks in the elderly, rehab device evaluation and the health and safety needs of female first responders. A member of numerous professional associations, Ken has served on national standards committees for occupant restraints, wheelchair testing and vehicle design. He has been recognized with a Merit Award by the Johns Hopkins National Search for Computing to Assist Persons with Disabilities and was named Kentucky Colonel by proclamation of the Governor of Kentucky for his outstanding training program for the state police. He has been qualified as an expert in Federal Court and state courts including those in Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. John R. Yannaccone, P.E., Senior Engineer Mr. Yannaccone is a Senior Engineer for the Forensic Safety Group and has over fifteen years experience in the field of occupant protection. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University and is a Professional Engineer, licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Alabama. He has established a career in the fields of human protection, injury tolerance and equipment performance relative to sustained and dynamic acceleration. He has also completed the Crash Data Retrieval Data Analyst Certification training and is experienced in the retrieval and interpretation of data from vehicles following a crash. His experience includes extensive research and testing of automotive and aircraft equipment and components, as well as design and development of equipment and aircrew stations for testing the responses of crash dummies and human volunteers. Mr. Yannaccone has published numerous technical papers related to occupant protection with SAE International as well as other various international forums. He has conducted crash and sled testing of numerous vehicles including automobiles, military vehicles and ambulances. Mr. Yannaccone has consulted with and conducted test programs for National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and various branches of the US military. His work for NHTSA includes evaluating the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for child restraint systems and making recommendations for the improvement of the standards. He has also worked on programs to develop improved occupant protection systems for Army ground vehicles and the patient compartment of ambulances. Mr. Yannaccone has also consulted with both state and local law enforcement on issues related to child restraint and occupant protection. Early in his career, he was employed by the Naval Air Warfare Center – Warminster where he was in charge of the Navy’s Horizontal Accelerator facility. This facility was used to conduct testing on crashworthy seating systems, aircraft restraints and restraint system components as well as other aircraft equipment. As a certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor, Mr. Yannaccone participates in conducting child passenger safety technician courses and child safety checks in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Safe Kids and the Pennsylvania State Police. Matthew F. Tomasello, M.S., Associate Engineer Matthew F. Tomasello, M.S., is a recent graduate of Drexel University. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomechanics. During his time at Drexel, he worked closely with the research engineers at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. CIRP is a comprehensive pediatric trauma research facility dedicated exclusively to addressing injury, particularly the ones that occur during car crashes. Matt assisted in numerous group research projects funded by the Partners for Child Passenger Safety (PCPS) and the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS). He is taking the steps to become a licensed engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Staff Each member of Forensic Safety Group's trained staff provides high-quality support to the benefit of clients. The company's collaborative, hands-on style ensures that your case is given the proper professional attention. Lisa Lewandowski, Office Manager/Legal Assistant Lisa handles all day-to-day activities in the office, including accounting, case management, interaction with clients, coordination of outside consultants, Internet research, scheduling and travel details. She has many years of experience handling casework for small law firms. Consulting Team Forensic Safety Group works with many experienced, valued consultants. Its staff selectively chooses the right team of consultants based on how relevant each one's specific expertise is to the individual case.