Sam Wood joined Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.) in 2016 as an Accident Reconstructionist. Sam has investigated and reconstructed accidents involving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, workplace injuries, and product liability. He has experience working for clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides of litigation. His responsibilities include the inspection of vehicles and scenes to gather evidence, including downloading event data recorder (EDR) systems from passenger and heavy vehicles, analysis of collected data, creation of exhibits related to the reconstruction of accidents, report writing, and testimony.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in engineering management and entrepreneurship from Southern Methodist University. He is a fully accredited traffic accident reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR), a certified Bosch Full CDR Technician, and a certified remote pilot of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) through the FAA. His is a current member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Sam holds a license as a Texas Department of Public Safety Private Investigator.
Sam's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
- Expert Testimony
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Southern Methodist University
Professional Certifications
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists (ACTAR), Accreditation #4300
HVE Forum Training, Engineering Dynamics Company, LLC
Northwestern University, Crash Investigation I & II
Bosch Full CDR Technician, Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)
Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Certified Remote Pilot of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Federal Aviation Administration
Licensed Private Investigator, Texas Department of Public Safety
Work Experience
Aperture, LLC (formerly Scientific Analysis, Inc.), October 2016 – Current
- Accident investigation, reconstruction, analysis, and testimony for passenger and commercial vehicles through employment of engineering and scientific disciplines
- Accident scene and vehicle inspection, photography, and measurement
- Production of trial and testimony aids including scene and vehicle diagrams, scene maps, and reconstruction exhibits
- Report writing and testimony in deposition and trial settings
Memberships
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Capabilities
Accident Reconstruction
Sam's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
- Expert Testimony
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