Hayes + Associates, Inc.
Injury Biomechanics. Clearly Explained.
About the firm
Hayes + Associates is an Oregon-based forensic engineering and injury biomechanics consulting firm. It provides expert analysis and testimony for personal injury and product liability litigation across a range of practice areas including vehicle collision reconstruction, premises safety, slip and fall analysis, products liability, worker safety, sports and recreation, patent litigation, and criminal matters. Led by Dr. Wilson C. Hayes, PhD, with over 50 years of experience in biomechanics at Harvard Medical School and MIT, H+A serves as expert witnesses and consultants in legal proceedings involving injury biomechanics.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering
People
Wilson C. HayesPresident/CEO
Erik D. PowerProfessional Engineer
Kristen E. LipscombBiomedical Engineer
Capabilities
Vehicle Collision Analysis
Service websiteBiomechanical analysis of vehicle collisions including low-to-high speed crashes, sideswipes, tractor trailers, rollovers, pedestrians and cyclists, airbag and seat belt performance, perception response time, visibility, and stop light timing.
Premises Safety Analysis
Service websiteAnalysis of premises safety incidents including slips and falls, stairs and railings, ramps and walkways, snow and ice conditions, indoor and outdoor lighting, elevator and escalator performance, and falling objects.
Products Liability Analysis
Service websiteBiomechanical and engineering analysis of product failures including orthopedic implants, vehicle components, industrial vehicles, and recreational equipment.
Worker Safety Analysis
Service websiteAnalysis of worker safety incidents including ergonomics, lifting and reaching standards, workstation design, tool design, and railroad and shipping claims.
Patent Litigation Analysis
Service websiteValidity and infringement analysis for orthopedic implants including total joint replacements, fracture fixation devices, new biomaterials, and bioengineered tissue replacements.
Sports and Recreation Analysis
Service websiteBiomechanical analysis of sports and recreation injuries involving diving, skiing, trampolines, athletic footwear, and helmets.
Criminal Matter Analysis
Service websiteForensic biomechanical analysis for criminal matters including assaults, homicides, shootings, police-involved incidents, restraint conditions, and child abuse.
Industries
Legal · Healthcare
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