Meridian One, Inc. is a professional mechanical engineering firm specializing in safety of systems - ranging from bicycle rider to man machine. The firm conducts forensic engineering, accident investigation, accident reconstruction, product safety, plant and construction safety. Specialties are in hazards analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, materials analysis, materials failure, accident analysis, machine guarding and safeguarding, sports equipment, product safety and safety engineering. Meridian One also specializes in highly complex technical legal issues in the fields of product safety and intellectual property.
Meridian One is an active participating member on several committees that develop safety standards that govern particular products. As such, Meridian One is familiar with the standards writing process. Research and development are an integral part of the firm. Meridian One has a strong and published background in testing. Failure mode tests conducted by Meridian One were cited by the government. Testing, whether in-house or on the customers' premises, are well within the firm's capabilities. Advanced computer analysis utilizing the finite element method are also in-house capabilities.
Andrew Tudor, President, has skills that are based on sound academic training, broad industrial, consulting and government experience, "hands-on" involvement in research and development, and participation in forming many of the rules and regulations that govern these areas. Much of his scientific work has been published for review and cited by the technical and safety community. Mr. Tudor has affiliations with major academic institutions, professional safety organizations and professional societies.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: see curriculum vitae
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: see curriculum vitae
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: see curriculum vitae
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: greater than approximately 200-300
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: mechanical safety, mechanical engineering, safety, machine safety, bicycle engineering, bicycle safety, safety engineering
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: varies but in total 20-30%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: varies but in total 70-80%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: approximately 100
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: approximately 15 - 20
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I believe once or twice
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: since approximately 1985
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: technical consulting, testing to include code or standards as well as highly specialized accident reconstruction methods and the supporting instrumentation necessary to accomplish exacting, reproducible tests, reports, site inspections, product inspections, research in technical areas as well as safety, expert testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please request Fee Schedule
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please request Fee Schedule
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please request Fee Schedule
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please request Fee Schedule
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: any special single purpose materials at cost, travel at cost, copy fees at cost - please ask for fee schedule
