Crash Tech: The Expert Angle

Are you an Attorney, Expert Witness, Police Officer, or Claims Rep responsible for the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, then this is the show for you. In this episode, Eric Brown teamed up with guest host Steve Schmit to welcome Pennsylvania Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Society members Greg Sullenberger and Mark Pezzano. The guys got a chance to talk about the upcoming PCARS conference, which is taking the place of the PSP Reconstruction Seminar, along with what you can expect this year!! To register for the conference coming up Oct 24-26, visit https://forms.gle/X2ktYvGSX4tWjr4p6 To help support such an amazing group in the crash reconstruction field, buy a shirt here: https://my-site-101916.square.site/  

Are you an Attorney, Expert Witness, Police Officer, or Claims Rep responsible for the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, then this is the show for you. In this episode, Eric and Phil welcome Accredited Crash Reconstructionist, Trooper, and Reconstruction Instructor Steve Schmit to the show.  The guys jumped into topics surrounding the electronic data that can be obtained from vehicles, including commercial/heavy trucks.  You'll get actionable tips and tricks of what data to look for, how to request it, and what can be done with it... along with some pitfalls to avoid.  Bottom line: if you're involved with motor vehicle crash cases, this is one episode you can't miss.

Are you an Attorney, Expert Crash Investigator, Police Officer, or Insurance Adjuster involved in the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, THIS is the show for you. In this episode, Eric Brown and Phil Relli tackle the myth that you can't question science. In the crash investigation industry, we often hear... "That's how it's always been done" and want to put that saying to bed. So tune in and hear our thoughts about questioning EVERYTHING!

Are you an attorney, expert crash investigator, police officer, or anyone else involved with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, this is the show for you. In this episode, Eric Brown and Phil Relli sat down with Attorney Justin Hill, San Antonio's Personal Injury Attorney, to talk about Expert Witness Depositions. Justin has been named as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2019, he was also named to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys by America's Top 100 LLC, a Best Personal Injury Lawyer in San Antonio by Expertise.com, to Million Dollar Advocates Forum by Top Trial Lawyers in America, and Top 100 Injury Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers Association. So if you take depositions or have your testimony taken at deposition, Justin is a great attorney to learn from. So tune in now because this is one episode, you don't want to miss.

Are you an attorney, expert crash investigator, police officer, or anyone else involved with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, this is the show for you. In this episode of Crash Tech: The Expert Angle, Eric Brown and Phil Relli tackle the myth of the Couch Expert. What is a couch expert, and how can you spot one from a mile away? The guys are going to show you now. After this, you should be able to spot these individuals and destroy them!

If you're an Attorney, Police Officer, Expert Witness, or Claims Adjuster tasked with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle collisions, this is the show for you! In this episode, Eric and Phil bring back pedestrian impact expert Chris Wells to talk about pedestrian crashes.  Lets face it, with how common these types of collisions are, is there specialized training investigators need to get in order to investigate them properly? The guys dive in and discuss some of the pitfalls and easy mistakes to watch out for.  They also give you some tips and tricks that you can start using in the next pedestrian case that comes across your desk.

Are you an Attorney, Police Officer, Insurance Adjuster, or Expert responsible for the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, then this is the show for you. In this episode of Crash Tech: the Expert Angle, Eric Brown and Phil Relli are ruffling some feathers. They are diving into the concept of time and the pitfalls of rushing. You do not want to miss this episode as the guys are giving you some court room strategy if you find yourself facing off against another expert who valued speed over accuracy.

Are you an Attorney, Expert Witness, Police Officer, or Claims Rep tasked with investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle collision cases?  If so, then this is the show for you. In this episode, Eric and Phil break down the successes that attorneys and other experts are seeing by employing some simple principles and offer some insights on how to approach your cases and what experts you may need.  Join the guys as they pull back the curtain on Crash Tech's early years and talk about how they got to this new mindset that is taking this industry by storm and producing massive results for those brave enough to join them on the journey. 

Are you an attorney, police officer, crash investigator, or insurance adjuster who investigates, negotiates, or litigates motor vehicle crashes? If so, then this is the show for you. On this episode of Crash Tech: The Expert Angle, Eric and Phil sit down with Nichole Huber to talk about the hard lessons learned when it comes to scaling your firm, your company, your traffic unit, or a multijurisdictional reconstruction team. Lots of lessons have been learned over the last 10 years, and learn how Nichole positioned herself to take charge of a growing empire and successfully streamline processes while dealing with millions of dollars per year.

Are you an Attorney, Investigator, Police Officer, or Insurance Adjuster tasked with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of motor vehicle crashes? If so, then this is the show for you!!   It's that season.... Motorcycle season.  With the increase of motorcycles on the roadways, unfortunately that means there will be an increase of motorcycle crashes.  In this episode, our motorcycle experts Eric and Phil jump in and talk everything motorcycle related.  You will get some great tips and knowledge if you are involved with these cases on any level, and as an added bonus, Eric and Phil will even bust some myths for you.  So don't just sit there... download the show today and then get out there and get those knees in the breeze.  

Are you an Attorney, Investigator, Police Officer, or Insurance Claims Rep responsible for investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle crashes? If So, then this is the show for you! On today's episode of Crash Tech: The Expert Angle, Super Star Personal injury Attorney Rachel Montes and Amazing Medical Illustrator Annie Gough stopped by to talk about the use of Medical Illustrators in personal injury cases to show juries a comprehensive and visual story of how your client's injuries occurred and how they have changed their life forever. This is one episode you can't afford to miss!! In order to see the video episode with graphics we discussed on the show, you can check it out on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/f4NliN0uzR0

Are you an Attorney, Crash Investigator, Police Officer, or Claims Rep who investigates, negotiates, or litigates motor vehicle crashes?  If so, then this is the show for you. On today's episode, PI Attorney Jessica Bacon stopped by to talk about selecting the right expert for you and prepping your expert for a trial.  She had great advice about how to come off confident but not cocky, how to talk about training and qualifications, and how to sound more professional.  We also talk about empowering a jury to find their own conclusion consistent with yours instead of just telling a jury what to find.  So much knowledge was dropped in this episode it is definitely a CAN'T MISS show!

Are you an Attorney, Expert, Police Officer, or Insurance Adjuster tasked with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of vehicle collision cases?  If so, then this is the show for you. Today Eric and Phil talk witnesses.  What are the 7 types of witnesses?  How are they different?  What can each type tell you?  How can you be sure their account of what happened is accurate?  And most importantly... what are some of the questions you should be asking your witnesses?  For all this and more, make sure you tune in today and have your pen ready as massive knowledge nuggets were dropped.  

Are you an Attorney, Crash Investigator, Police Officer, or Claims Rep tasked with investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle collisions?  If so, then this is the show for you.   In this quick, on-location episode, Eric and Phil talk about The Devil's Advocate and ask the question, why do so many people get defensive when someone says, "I'm just playing devil's advocate".  Don't shy away... embrace this to help overcome confirmational bias that exists in your case work.  

Are you an Attorney, Crash Investigator, Insurance Claims Rep, or Police Officer? Are you tasked with investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle collisions? If the answer is YES, then this is the show for you.  Today, Human Factors Expert and Scientist, Swaroop Dinakar, from the Crash Safety  Research Center stopped by to talk about CAPLETS.  What is CAPLETS you ask???  If you don't know then you definitely need to tune in.  We'll give you a hint though... it has to do with how we recognize objects and detect them as hazards. For more information, to contact Swaroop, or to get a copy of Drivers' Responses in Emergency Situations, contact the Crash Safety Research Center at https://crashsafetyresearch.com/home

Are you an Attorney, Crash Investigator, Police Officer, of Insurance Claims Rep who investigates, negotiates, or litigates motor vehicle crashes? If so, then THIS is the show for you! Personal Injury Attorney, YouTube sensation, entrepreneur, mom, business owner, and all-around amazing woman Ashley Laiken stopped by the show today to talk about how she took the leap, started her own firm, and took control of her life.  She talks about the things she learned and the mistakes she made along the way, giving you tips and tricks on how to kill it in your career! We also talk about her new YouTube channel created for Personal Injury Attorneys: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6FuUamKNvDMFdXgyu3N_w. Any way you look at it, this is one episode everyone needs to hear!!!

Are you an Attorney, Crash Investigator, Police Officer, of Insurance Adjuster tasked with investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle collision cases?  If so, then you'll want to check out todays episode to ensure the investigation you are using is rock solid.  Today on Crash Tech: The Expert Angle, Eric and Phil talk about different areas of the investigation that an investigator should dig to find gold.  Just like anything you build, the foundation is the most important part.  So lets dive in and make sure your investigation was done right, nothing is missing, and your case is rock solid.

Are you an attorney, a crash investigator, an insurance claims rep, or a police officer responsible for investigating, negotiating, or litigating motor vehicle collision cases? If so, then we need to talk about training. On today's episode of Crash Tech: The Expert Angle, Eric and Phil sit down and talk about a controversial topic... It's important to NEVER reach the top. If you want to grow professionally, you should NEVER actually summit the mountain.  That sounds crazy, right? Well tune in today and let us know your thoughts on the subject. 

Probably our most flavorful episode yet.  Radio personality Pat Deluca and Special Guest Host Mike Carpenter stopped by Crash Tech: The Expert Angle today to talk about how bland everything is becoming.  In a world that is starting to hate opinions and cancel anything it finds offensive, how do you stand out from the crowd? How do you stay true to your core beliefs, be relatable, stay raw, and remain relevant?  This is the episode for anyone in the public's eye such as Attorneys, Experts, and Police Officers.  Strap in and get ready for this bumpy ride where nothing was held back. 

Are you an Attorney, Expert Witness, Police Officer, or Insurance Adjuster tasked with investigating, negotiating, or litigating vehicle collisions?  If the answer is yes... then this new episode will leave you feeling ready to jump in front of a jury and present the best case of your career.  Attorney Melissa Day stopped by the show today to talk with Eric and Phil about better techniques to use during voir dire and tips on making your expert's testimony shine compared to the "other guy/girl". 

Are you an Attorney, Police Officer, Insurance Adjuster, or Expert that's involved with the investigation, negotiation, or litigation of vehicle collisions???  If so, we want to ask you a question... What scares you?  For most, its the thought of being wrong. And for that reason, most people are scared to ask questions in case they are wrong. Today, Eric and Phil talk about finding resources, the importance of eliminating the stigma of asking questions, and the importance of helping the new generation coming up behind all of us. 

As an Attorney, Police Officer, Insurance Adjuster, or other Expert, do you ever handle pedestrian crashes? In any of those cases is the pedestrian walking or running, or are they always just standing still?  If your answer is that they are moving most of the time, then this is one episode you want to hear. Reconstruction Expert Bob Sybydlo stopped by the show today to talk about his new pedestrian walking study, how it compares to the Herms Study, and give some great tips and tricks you can use in your next pedestrian crash.

As a world population, WE WERE NOT DEFEATED in 2020.  With everything that happened last year and all the exciting things to come in the New Year, Eric and Phil sat down this week to talk to the Attorneys, Police Officers, Insurance Adjusters, and other experts about what we learned in 2020 and what you all can expect from the show in 2021.  This year's guest line-up is amazing and CANNOT be missed if you truly want to grow professionally, personally, and mentally by hearing from some of the best experts in their industries!!! Welcome to the New Year and the start of a new decade!!

If you are an Attorney, Police Officer, or Expert Investigator, then you're going to love this cool episode.  Swaroop Dinakar from the Crash Safety Research Center stopped by to talk about distracted driving, night time concerns, and how we sometimes can create more distractions in our cars, especially at night.  If you drive a motor vehicle, handle crashes, or litigate crashes involving motor vehicles, then prepare to have the latest and greatest information available sent your way in today's episode.

As an attorney, what are you paying for when hiring an expert? What can their company do? As an expert, what are you capable of producing? What is the cost, accuracy, and speed of your equipment? It all comes down to the hardware and software being used. However, there are so many options how do you know where to start? The answer is simple.. you start right here. In this episode, Eric and Phil let you inside their journey to seek out new technology and give you the good, bad, and ugly of all of it.

Are you an attorney, reconstructionist, police officer, or anyone involved in vehicle collision cases? If so, then you'll love todays episode!! Dr. Darleen Edewaard stopped by the show to talk about vision, conspicuity, human factors, and daytime recognition of pedestrians and bicyclists. We even settled the old dispute... "If a crash occurs during the day its the driver's fault, but if it happens at night its the pedestrian's fault." Tune in and change the way you've seen, handled, or argued pedestrian crashes. This episode will shatter what you've currently thought up to this point. 

Are you an attorney, police officer, insurance adjuster, or expert that is involved with vehicle collision cases???? Do you or your investigators ever take photographs for those cases? In this episode, The Tire Guy: TJ Tennent stopped by and he was FIRED UP about photographs. So he and the guys took a look into photographs that should be taken for your cases, talked about equipment you need and and shared some best practices and advice to make sure you are turning in quality photographs that properly tell the story of what happened.

Do you work vehicle collision cases on the criminal or civil side? In this episode, Eric and Phil are going to lead you down the path talking about the terms you need to know that most people get wrong. Does that mean the show will be boring? It sounds boring... STOP IT.  We don't do anything boring. Lets talk tire marks, suffered vs sustained, and other items you need to know to strengthen your case.  

If you are an attorney, reconstructionist, police officer, or anyone investigating traffic crashes... And any of those crashes involve at least 1 person, then this is THE episode you have been waiting for.  The leading expert in human factors, Dr. Jeff Muttart, stopped by to talk Perception / Reaction, application of human factors into crash investigations, and just blew up all the outdated data that is still used today in error.  Make sure to tune in because this show will teach something to everyone. 

If you are an attorney or expert that works vehicle collision cases, this episode is a must listen.  Powerhouse Attorneys Mike Takla and Jeff McCarthy from Houston TX stop by to discuss what its like working for the defense and giving some tips and tricks on how to deal with the defense in cases. You won't want to miss this episode as they give you ideas of actions you can start taking today to maximize your effectiveness as an attorney. 

OOH... This show is spicy spicy spicy. Are you an attorney, police officer, expert investigator, or insurance professional that works vehicle collision cases? If so, this episode is a MUST addition to your playlist. In this hilarious episode, Eric and Phil dive into why it is crucial for investigators to do their own work and not only rely on technology. They also show you exactly how and where cases can fall apart if an investigator solely relies on computer programs and doesn't care or know how to check the work.

The Episode the world needs right now.  Special guest Lamar Sharpe from the Be A Better Me Foundation, along with special guest host Attorney Jessica Bacon stopped by to talk about ways you can get involved in your community and be the change you want to see.  Stop wishing things would get better and step up. As attorneys, police officers and experts, it is our job to lead and set the example.

Are we talking about a famous Hollywood movie, going to the shooting range, or talking about crash investigations? In this episode, Eric and Phil are talking about the importance of clearly defining the scope of your investigation. Stop just drifting along. Set the target and fire. The smaller, more narrow the scope, the less likely you'll be to miss the target. 

Attorney Jessica Bacon stopped by today to talk about how she works with experts to ensure her clients get the very best from her.  You wont want to miss the tips and tricks she shares about things you can be doing to know more about accident investigations, how they're conducted, what you're paying for, and ultimately build your confidence in the science. 

Are you an attorney working vehicle crash cases? Do any of the involved vehicles have tires on them? If so then you can't afford to miss what happens when the leading Tire Expert meets the top Accident Reconstructionists in this episode. So many knowledge bombs were dropped by TJ Tennent and the Crash Tech team in this amazing episode about how tires can blow (see what I did there?) or win a case for you.

Just because a driver caused a crash doesn't mean they're at fault for the crash. Special Guest Chris Wells, an expert in Crash Reconstruction stopped by today to harass Eric and Phil as they dive into the concept of cause vs. fault.  You wont want to miss this hilarious episode in which you're going to get a ton of secrets about how a lot of investigators look at crashes and how to question them during your legal proceedings. 

In this episode, the leading tire expert in the world, TJ Tennent, stopped by to talk tires and nothing was held back.TJ threw out the stop sticks and flattened the tires of other experts, showing you how to halt the momentum in their cases in this explosive and hilarious episode. Learn what a tire expert is and how they can add massive value to your case.  Also, TJ breaks down what you need to watch out for when dealing with experts who hold themselves out to be experts in the tire field.

Have you ever heard someone use a vehicle defect as a defense for a vehicle crash? Do you think your client's vehicle suffered a sudden mechanical failure? In this episode, Forensic Vehicle Examiner Aric Cook visits to look at some of the things you can learn from Forensic Vehicle Examinations and how these tools can be added to support your case.

Are you an attorney that handles car crash cases? Special Guest Chris Wells of Crash Tech stopped by today to talk about post collision vehicle inspections, what can be learned from them, and what questions should be asked about them when questioning an expert. It seems like such a simple topic but one that is often overlooked by attorneys. 

Are you an attorney that utilizes electronic data from vehicles in your cases?  If you don't, do you wish you could? In the steamiest episode yet, Eric and Phil are teaching you the pros and cons, along with giving you secret lines of questioning to ask opposing experts. You don't want to miss this episode.

Are you one of the many attorneys overpaying for their expert? Are you footing the bill so they can experiment with new toys? Are you being charged for things you don't really need? What hidden costs are being snuck into your final bill? Learn some easy tips and tricks to make sure you're getting the best value for the money.

Everyone knows a Liar for Hire. That company you can just pay to write whatever you want. On the truly impossible cases, try using a firm that has experts in finding the missing link instead. Unless you like your name and reputation being dragged through the mud.

Have you ever worried about or been disappointed with an expert you hired? Tune in today as Eric Brown and Phil Relli do a comprehensive dive into vetting a potential expert to ensure they are the right fit for your team.

A lot of Attorneys don't know the differences between Engineers and Reconstructionists. Well that ends today with this episode. Learn the strengths and weaknesses with both so you can decide which expert you need for your case.

In this episode, Eric and Phil explain why it's so important to strike fast collecting evidence, and tackle the myths surrounding evidence collection and preservation. 

Welcome into chaos arena with your hosts Eric Brown and Phil Relli.  Who are they?  Why did they create this podcast?  What can you expect from the show?  Find this out and understand their commitment to you in this inaugural show.