Since 2019, Mr. Vista has forensically investigated a number of litigation cases in the State of California that cover a wide variety of topics including Premises Liability, Slips, Trips & Falls, Product Defects, Safety and Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction. Relative to these assignments, his duties have included: inspections of incident sites and production of associated photographs, video, diagrams, and animations; research of building codes and industry standards; reconstruction of vehicle accidents, including calculations and animations; development of technical reports and declarations.
In 2018, Mr. Vista successfully obtained an Engineer in Training certification. In 2021, Mr. Vista successfully obtained a certification for the operation and testing of the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer and has conducted slip resistance testing on numerous floor surfaces and flooring types.
Mr. Vista also works directly with licensed Architects, Civil Engineers, Safety Engineers and General Contractors.
Matthew's Expertise
- Safety Analysis
- Premises Liability Analysis
- Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, California State University, Sacramento, 2017
Professional Certifications
EIT (Engineer in Training) California License No. 1825158
Certified XL Tribometrist from the International Safety Academy
Work Experience
Forensic Investigation Regarding Premises Liability, Slips, Trips & Falls, Product Defects, Safety and Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Inspection of Incident Sites
Production of Associated Photographs, Video, Diagrams, and Animations
Research of Building Codes and Industry Standards
Reconstruction of Vehicle Accidents, Including Calculations and Animations
Development of Reports and Declarations
Memberships
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Glass Association (NGA)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Capabilities
Safety Analysis
Premises Liability Analysis
Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis
English XL Slip Testing
Preliminary Inspection and Analysis of Incident Sites
Research of Building Codes and Industry Standards
Matthew's Expertise
- Safety Analysis
- Premises Liability Analysis
- Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis
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