Accident Reconstruction
Robert Bennett is an ACTAR-accredited accident reconstruction expert with over 26 years of experience in traffic collision investigations. He specializes in Passenger Vehicle, Pedestrian, and bicycle Crash investigations, Crash Data Retrieval, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Accidents, Forensic Mapping, Motorcycle Crashes, 3D Mapping, and more.
With over 23 years of law enforcement experience with the New York State Police and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work as an expert witness. His background includes 18 years as an accident reconstructionist, serving as the Unit Coordinator for the New York State Police, Troop C Collision Reconstruction Unit for 10 years. He has investigated thousands of cases and has testified numerous times as an expert witness in both civil and criminal cases. Robert has completed over 2000 hours of additional training in Accident Reconstruction.
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Expertise
- Accident Reconstruction
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation
- Crash Diagramming
- Crash Data Retrieval
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
- WinCrash
- Forensic Mapping
- Motorcycle Crashes
- Damage Profile Analysis
- Hybrid Vehicles
- 3D MapScenes
- Human Factors
Testifying Experience
- Testified numerous times in State, County, and Town courts as an expert in the field of Accident Reconstruction, Crime Scene Mapping and Crash Data Retrieval.
- Testified, given deposition, or written opinions in both criminal cases and civil proceedings.
- Represented both the defendant and the plaintiff.
- Courts include the following: New York State Court, Pennsylvania State Court, Broome County Court, Chemung County Court, Chenango County Court, Cortland County Court, Delaware County Court, Otsego County Court, Steuben County Court, and Town of Kearny in New Jersey.
- Ppeer reviewed numerous reports that were either criminal in nature or would result in civil litigation throughout the state of New York.
Trainings
A sampling of some of Robert's extensive training:
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation Level II
- Leica Laser Scan Analyst
- Applied Physics for the Traffic Crash Investigator
- Leica Laser Scan Technician
- Kinematics for the Traffic Crash Reconstructionist
- Preserving and Analyzing Information from Heavy Vehicle CDR’s
- Investigating Human Fatigue Factors
- Crash Data Retrieval Specialist – CDR Technician Level 2
- Human Factors in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- Crash Data Retrieval Specialist
- Energy Methods & Damage Analysis in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- Vehicle Autopsy Training
- Advanced MapScenes 3D Course
- CDR System Data Analyst Certification Course
- Damage Profile Analysis
- Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes
- MapScenes Forensic Mapping and Collision Reconstruction Diagramming
- Advanced Traffic Crash Reconstruction with WinCrash
- Investigations of Commercial Motor Vehicles
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation
- Electronic Total Work Station Certification Course
- Vericom Computers VC2000 Certification Course
- Collision Reconstruction Diagramming
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation
- At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation
- Basic Collision Investigation
Education
- Canisius College - Buffalo, New York
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology Certificate - Criminal Justice
- Southwestern Central HS - Jamestown, New York
Speaking, Teaching & CLE
- Collision Investigator (Instructor)
- Prism Pole Operator Certification Course (Instructor)
- Electronic Total Work Station Certification Course (Instructor)
- NYSP In-service Training (Presenter)
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety Course (Instructor)
