Our automotive division conducts investigative and engineering analysis of many multi-discipline areas to the industry.  PVA performs in-depth investigations with critical and technical analysis to understand how mechanical/electrical systems work, crucial to determining the origin and cause of failure of a vehicle system relative to an incident or claim.

Our staff provides unique, knowledgeable opinions to assist our clients in making informative decisions and draw positive conclusions.  We also provide scientific support utilizing our laboratory facility and chemical analysis during the investigative process.

VEHICLE FIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigative analysis and on-site inspections are performed on the following motor vehicle equipment:

Automobiles Trucks Farm Implements Heavy Equipment Buses/Coaches Recreation Vehicles

VEHICLE MECHANICAL FAILURES

Often physical examinations are performed on regular automobiles or large commercial equipment to determine the cause of a failure and whether it's relative to an accident, personal injury or a causal claim involving an insurance company for coverage purposes.  These inspections under proper and suitable conditions could involve the following:

 

Engine failure – both internal and external Unintended acceleration Oil change/filter issues and failures Loss of control (accident) Alleged brake failures Sudden or unintended acceleration Lack of oil (starvation and damage) Steering system lockup or failures Automotive defects (recalls) documentation Loss of control (accident) documentation Air bag deployment verification Tire blowout and wheel examinations

SOME OF OUR OTHER CRITICAL DIVISIONS AND SUPPORT

The investigative analysis products include:

Vehicle Theft Investigations

• Passive Key Systems
• Immobilizer Devices

Event Data Recorders (EDR) Interpretation Product Analysis/Product Liability Mechanical Analysis of Fluids Metallurgical Testing and Analysis Accident Reconstruction

Peter Vallas Associates has the capability of inspecting the subject vehicles and dealerships, salvage facilities or proper preservation and storage could be made of the subject vehicle at our laboratory facilities. These examinations as well as joint inspections with other potential parties or manufacturers can also be coordinated and performed at our facilities. For a free consultation or instruction on the handling of an investigation please contact our office.

 

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

Here at PVA we recognize the millions of vehicles that are traveling on our highways and local streets. We recognize the need and attention to provide assistance to you for accident reconstruction and accident investigative engineering.

Our staff is an accident and safety expert witness division that has highly accredited accident expert witnesses specializing in many areas of reconstruction, investigation, biomechanics and failure analysis. Some of the areas necessary for your assistance would involve the following:

These complex engineering investigations can be conducted by our consultants in support of litigation for this industry. To discuss a potential case or provide desk review of files, police reports or discovery material, please contact our office.