International Scientific Consultation Expert Witness

Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd.

3 Baker Hill Road
Great Neck, New York 11023
USA

Contact: Dr. C. J. Abraham, P.E.
Tel: (516) 482-5374, Fax: (516) 482-1231

 Website: www.scientificadvisory.com
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Expert Witness - Forensic Expert - Litigation Support - Speaker Bureau

Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd. offers over thirty years of international experience consulting to insurance companies, municipalities, government agencies, and the legal profession. Consulted in more than 3,500 matters involving human factors, safety, personal injury and product liability. International consultation to corporations in the areas of new product development, manufacturing, OSHA, packaging, warnings and instructions.

Services

Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd. has a team of qualified experts who can aid in technical and scientific analysis, preparation of cases for trial, as well as court testimony, in matters outside the scope of the common knowledge of a jury. Expert and consultant services are available in many areas of expertise and specialization to the legal profession, insurance companies, business and industry, and include—but are not limited to—the following:

• Hazard and Safety Analysis
• Reconstruction of Recreational / Construction Site Accidents
• Injury Analysis
• Fire and Flammability of Clothing Investigation
• Product Liability Analysis
• Chemistry and Laboratory Testing
• Head Injuries
• Helmet Protection Evaluations

Litigation Support Services

Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd. offers assistance and consultation in many areas where expert testimony may be required. Services include, but are not limited to: biomechanical, chemical, civil, construction, environmental, industrial, marine, process control, safety, and textiles.

Areas of Expertise:


Profile

Over the years, Dr C.J. Abraham has accumulated expertise in the following fields:

• New product development, manufacturing, packaging, standards, warnings and instructions
• Identification, elimination and control of hazards to people and property, including the development, establishment, manufacturing, construction, assembly, testing, operation, training and procedures concerning environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and warnings & instructions for consumer products
• Identification, elimination, and control of hazards in recreation facilities, parks and school environments
• Products liability, OSHA, and safety engineering
• Helmet protection evaluations and testing
• Head injuries

He has also been:

• Author of 81 publications and presentations
• Contributing author to the "Product Defect Handbook"
• Author of papers on fires, bottle/battery/gas explosions, plastics, toxic torts, flammable fabrics, safety engineering and design, sports safety, household and industrial product safety
• Lecturer at various Universities in the United States and Europe
• Patentee of many products, including protective headgear, enhancement of energy absorption for protective headgear and equipment, safety shields for batteries, insulation materials used on missiles, household products, and non-toxic insect repellents
• Consultant to ABC and CBS News, the Department of Agriculture (Bureau of Mines) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• Consultant to the Department of Labor (OSHA)
• Consultant to national major chain stores as a Risk Analysis Specialist
• Consultant on Warnings & Instructions to the Unified Abrasives Manufacturers' Association
• Risk and Human Factors Consultant to Hudson Bay stores, Canada
• Member of the Advisory Board—World Congress on Industrial, Technical, and High Performance Textiles (Great Britain)
• Member of the Advisory Board—American Board of Engineering and Technology (USA)
• Member of the Architectural Review Board, Village of Great Neck, Great Neck, NY
• Member of ISO/TC 181/SC- Safety of Toys
• Member of the ASTM
• Member of Safety & Protective Equipment Committee (SPEC) of USA Hockey
• Technical Director of Innovative Patents

Licenses

Professional engineering, diplomate in environmental engineering, diplomate in industrial hygiene, diplomate in sports and recreation safety, certified professional chemist and chemical engineer, fellow “The Textile Institute” (Manchester, England), certified in warnings and instructions, diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering Technology, certified in arson detection and explosions.

Professional Experience

• Former Director of Sports, Recreation & the Athletics Division of a national consulting firm for twenty-eight years
• Directly involved with sports & recreation safety standards, safety and design analysis of protective equipment, consumer products, warnings and instructions
• Consultant to municipalities on park & recreation facilities, and Set Makers, Inc., the manufacturer of recreation facilities for Burger King and McDonald's restaurants
• Member of the Executive Committee and consultant in the area of engineering and human factors to the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) (1980-1998)
• U.S. Delegate—International Standards Organization (ISO) (1988-1998)
• Member Safety & Protective Equipment Committee (SPEC) of USA Hockey
• Inventor of the Bio-Lite football facemask licensed to Riddell
• Inventor of the ForceField Headband
• Creator of warnings and instructions for many sports products
• Consultant to Lobster, Inc. on safety and warnings
• USPTA-certified tennis instructor (United States Professional Tennis Association)
• Technical Director, Innovative Patents, LLC-(2003-)
• Diplomate—American Board of Forensic Examiners in Sports & Recreational Safety

Legal Experience & Services

Over 39 years of international experience consulting to major corporations, insurance companies and the legal profession.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Chemist & Chem. Engineer (National Inst. of Chemists & Chemical Engineers)
• Chartered Chemist and Fellow (Royal Institute of Chemistry, London, England)
• DEE, IH-Diplomat, American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Industrial Hygiene Engineer
• Fellow, The Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
• Certified in Arson Detection by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (US Dept. of the Treasury)
• Certified Chemical Engineer #0118-003-3, The American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Certified Warnings & Instructions Specialist
• Board Certified Forensic Examiner
• Fellow at the American College of Forensic Examiners
• Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Engineering & Technology
• MS in Physical Organic Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
• D.Sc. in Administrative Management
• Juris Doctorate
• Permanent Certification, University of the State of New York—Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Gen. Science

Publications

• "A Survey of Insulation Materials", by C. J. Abraham, R. L. Keller and A. A. Stenersen, Report No. 339, Aerojet Corporation, August, 1961.
• "Evaluation of specific DuPont Research Fiber Reinforcing Agents", C. J. Abraham and A. A. Stenersen, Report No.MF-525; Aerojet General Corporation, November, 1963.
• "The Treatment & Analysis of Power Plant Operations", by C. J. Abraham, Engineering Society of Power Plant Engineers, Suffolk County, 1967.
• "Chemical Defense of Drugs and Narcotics", by C. J. Abraham, Suffolk County Criminal Bar Assoc., Sept. '74.
• "Forensic Evaluation and Defense", by C. J. Abraham, Suffolk County Criminal Bar Assoc., 1975.
• "Used of Experts in Forensic Sciences", C. J. Abraham, Queens County Criminal Bar Assoc., Jan. 1976.
• "Adaptation of Testing Standards to Practical Requirements", C. J. Abraham & F.L. Ryder, Nat'l Symposium on Technical Standards in Products Liability Litigation, American Society for Testing & Materials, Toronto, Canada, May 5, 1977.
• "Hazards Relating to Hospital Procedures and Standards of Care", by C. J. Abraham & F.L. Ryder, ibid.
• "Safety Design in Plastic Sports Equipment", by C. J. Abraham & F.L. Ryder, Nat'l Technical Conference on Safety and Health with Plastics, Denver, CO., November 8, 1977.
• "Product Liability and Negligence Within the Hospital Environment", by C. J. Abraham, Nassau Bar Assoc. June, 1978.

Education

• P. E. - Licensed Professional Engineer (Safety Engineering)
• CPC, CChE - Certified Professional Chemist & Chem. Engineer (National Inst. of Chemists & Chemical Engineers)
• FRSC, CChem - Chartered Chemist and Fellow (Royal Institute of Chemistry, London, England)
• DEE, IH - Diplomate, American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Industrial Hygiene Engineer
• FTI, Ctext - Fellow, The Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
• Certified - Arson Detection by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (U.S. Dept. of the Treasury)
• Certified - Chemical Engineer #0118-003-3, The American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Consulting Practice:

All States, Canada and Europe

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