Benjamin Leach, E.I.
Engineering Analyst - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mr. Leach is an accident reconstructionist specializing in vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction, industrial workplace accidents, and premise liability. As a consultant, Mr. Leach applies the principles of design, analysis, testing, and safety to accident investigation and reconstruction.
Mr. Leach is a Fully Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through ACTAR and holds an Accident Reconstruction Certificate from SAE International. He has analyzed hundreds of automotive accidents involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and scooters. In these cases, he conducts vehicle and accident scene investigations, retrieves vehicle “black box” data, utilizes 3D laser scanners, operates aerial camera drones, performs traffic control analysis, and analyzes video evidence using photogrammetry.
Mr. Leach investigates premise liability accidents involving slip or trip and falls at commercial, industrial, and residential properties. In these cases, he reviews applicable building codes and standards and performs coefficient of friction testing. Through his professional experience, he has performed over one hundred commercial property inspections for American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
Mr. Leach also investigates workplace accidents involving motorized equipment and forklifts. As a certified forklift operator, Mr. Leach reviews the safety and operational aspects of forklift accidents at industrial and construction sites.