Home Breadcrumb caret Partner Content Breadcrumb caret Announcements Breadcrumb caret insPRESS 30 Forensic Engineering Appoints Dr. Rob Parkinson as Vice President & Practice Lead, Biomechanics & Personal Injury By -30- Forensic Engineering | March 12, 2019 | Last updated on September 9, 2024 6 min read Plus Icon Image TORONTO, ON, MAR. 12, 2019/insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rob Parkinson B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Vice President & Practice Lead, Biomechanics & Personal Injury. Rob will be responsible for the management, strategic planning, and governance of the Biomechanics & Personal Injury group while continuing to maintain his successful consulting practice. Rob Parkinson B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Vice President & Practice Lead Biomechanics & Personal Injury Rob is an Injury Biomechanics specialist with over 10 years of experience. During his time in the forensics industry, he has investigated claims involving motor vehicle collisions, slips, trips and falls, seatbelt and helmet use, product failure, and work related claims, and authored hundreds of expert reports for clients in the legal and insurance industries. Rob holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Waterloo and remains active in the teaching and research community, currently examining biomechanical issues such as helmet effectiveness and low back injury in motor vehicle collisions. Dr. Rob Parkinson is qualified in both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in matters relating to Biomechanics, Kinesiology and safe pedestrian walking surfaces, and the License Appeal Tribunal as an Expert in Biomechanics. Rob has also been consulted by the Ontario Provincial Police regarding injury causation analysis. A highly sought-after expert, please explore the following notable decisions: Caron v. Omers Realty Corporation et al., 2019 ONSC 1374 (CanLII)Superior Court of Justice — Ontario Armstrong v. Gallagher’s Garage Ltd., 2018 ONSC 4347 (CanLII) Superior Court of Justice — Ontario 16-000131 v TD Insurance Meloche Monex, 2017 CanLII 43837 (ON LAT) Carnovale v Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc., 2017 ONSC 4131 (CanLII) Superior Court of Justice — Ontario Placzek v. Green, 2010 ONSC 2952 (CanLII) Superior Court of Justice — Ontario Jamie Catania, B.E.Sc., M.Eng., P.Eng., President & Practice Lead, Collision Reconstruction states: “I speak for everyone at 30 Forensic Engineering when I say that Rob is the embodiment of a complete expert and consummate professional. His years of experience and dedication have resulted in Rob being Canada’s most recognized and trusted Injury Biomechanics specialist. He is a prominent expert with a string of impressive accolades and has extended his contributions well outside consulting into management, education, research and contributions to government agencies. He has laid a great foundation in his first decade with the firm, has built a solid team of experts with bright futures and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Rob as we chart a course for the next growth stage of 30 Forensic Engineering.” About 30 Forensic Engineering 30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 70 Professional Investigators, Engineering Technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation. We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in: Civil/Structural Failure Building and Fire Code Geotechnical and Mining Biomechanics & Personal Injury Human Factors Collision Reconstruction Transportation Safety Renewable Energy Environmental Health & Safety Multi-disciplinary Remediation Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC Fire / Electrical & Explosion investigations Trucking The Canadian Lawyer Magazine readership acknowledged 30 Forensic Engineering as their top choice in both forensic engineering categories: For further information and media inquiries, please contact: Paul Aquino, Director, Marketing paquino@30fe.com For confidential inquiries on becoming a member of the 30 Forensic Engineering team, please contact: Stephanie d’Obrenan, Senior Manager, People and Culture sdobrenan@30fe.com 30 Forensic Engineering In the News: 30 Forensic Engineering Welcomes Amanda Wyllie to Technical Writing Team International Women’s Day 2019 #BalanceforBetter 30 Forensic 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