About
Error Analysis is a forensic and industry practice of human factors and related safety disciplines that provides professional services to its legal, insurance, corporate, and public clients, including expertise and advanced analysis of accident causation and liability.
Forensics
We provide consultations in litigation regarding human factors in design, human characteristics, human performance capabilities, performance limitations, human error, safety management, and risk. We have reviewed accidents involving serious injuries and fatalities in various industries such as hospitality, transportation, construction, manufacturing, military, and healthcare. Such events occurred in various settings, including traffic, public and commercial establishments, retail, industrial, residential, office, recreational, and other specialized facilities.
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HUMAN FACTORS EXPERT
Joe Cohen is a forensic human factors professional retained in matters of personal injury and wrongful death, with 25 years of experience analyzing falls, collisions, and human interaction with the built environment, engineered systems, and environmental conditions. Dr. Cohen provides expert services and consulting on human factors, human performance capabilities and limitations (mental and physical), performance shaping factors, hazards and safety, warnings and instructions, and compliance with applicable standards and industry practices.
ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Practice includes premises liability, traffic crashes, workplace safety, and product safety
- Testified in multiple jurisdictions including CA, AZ, NV, Intertribal Court, and U.S. District Court
- Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel
- Consultations with legal counsel practicing in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Singapore
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Human performance and human performance management
- Human factors and technology
- Vehicles, traffic, and pedestrians (including nighttime issues)
- Slip, trip, and fall analysis
- Warnings and instructions
METHODS & TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Inspections and field work
- Literature reviews and rebuttals
- Reconstruction support and analysis
- Documentation of sites and nighttime scenes
- Walking science and tribometry
- Standards-based evaluation
JOSEPH COHEN, PhD
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Error Analysis, Inc.
5173 Waring Road, Suite 157
San Diego, CA 92120