
McGowan Associates Inc.
Engineering & Bioengineering
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
Service websiteScientific 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
Service websiteComprehensive 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
Service websiteTesting 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
Service websiteTechnical 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
Service websiteScientific and engineering consultation and testimony for litigation and legal proceedings.
Industries
Medical Devices · Healthcare · Legal · Commercial
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