McGowan Associates Inc.

Engineering & Bioengineering

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About the firm

McGowan Associates Inc. provides scientific and engineering consulting services, specializing in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and expert witness testimony. It analyzes incidents of human injury, including traumatic brain injuries and spine, shoulder, and knee injuries. The practice offers engineering investigation of automobile and trucking accidents, equipment and machine injury incidents, non-injury failure analysis, and medical device consultation including MRI compatibility testing.

Established
2011
Firm type
Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing

People

Joseph McGowanCEO

Austin HoffmanPresident

Capabilities

Biomechanical Engineering Analysis

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Scientific investigation and analysis of human injury incidents, addressing trauma and physical forces.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Analysis

    Biomechanical evaluation of head impacts and acceleration forces relating to traumatic brain injuries.

  • Spine Injury Analysis

    Analysis of loading mechanisms and forces acting on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine during incidents.

  • Shoulder & Knee Injury Analysis

    Evaluation of joint-specific loading and injury mechanisms in the upper and lower extremities.

Accident Reconstruction

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Comprehensive investigation of vehicular collisions and equipment incidents to determine sequence and severity.

  • Automobile & Trucking Accident Investigation

    Reconstruction of passenger vehicle and commercial truck collisions using physics and site documentation.

  • Event Data Recorder (EDR) Analysis

    Imaging and analysis of onboard vehicle data recorders to determine pre-crash speed, braking, and steering inputs.

  • Pedestrian-Vehicle Impact Reconstruction

    Analysis of collision dynamics, throw distance, and impact speeds in pedestrian and cyclist incidents.

  • Equipment & Machine Incident Analysis

    Investigation of machinery-related injuries, operator interactions, and equipment operation dynamics.

Medical Device Testing & Consultation

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Testing and bioengineering consultation for the medical device industry.

  • MRI Compatibility Testing

    Specific testing services to evaluate medical device safety and compatibility in magnetic resonance environments.

Failure Analysis

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Technical evaluation of mechanical and structural failures, as well as pediatric medical malpractice issues.

  • Pediatric & Neonatal Malpractice Analysis

    Technical analysis of clinical malpractice claims primarily related to neonatology and pediatrics.

Expert Witness Services

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Scientific and engineering consultation and testimony for litigation and legal proceedings.

Industries

Medical Devices · Healthcare · Legal · Commercial

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