Crash Investigator - Costa Mesa, United States - MLG Attorneys at Law

MLG Attorneys at Law
MLG Attorneys at Law
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Costa Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

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ABOUT US
MLG is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results.

We have developed an extremely unique practice area in the automotive industry, where we have all but defined vehicle defect litigation.

We have built a national reputation for taking on billion-dollar companies and have litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.


OUR VISION:
To become the leading law firm in the nation for vehicle defects, bar none.


OUR MISSION:

To litigate vehicle defect cases against manufacturers, using novel and systematic methods that create unexpected pressure on adversaries, the goal of which is to maximize recovery in the shortest time possible.


OUR VALUES

Excellence - Good enough is not good enough


Consistency - Build a reputation that enters the room before you do


Innovation - Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover


Better than Yesterday - Continually grow, develop and learn


Systematic - Harness the power of organized activity


Community - Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.


Job Summary:


As a Crash Investigator, using a scientific approach, is responsible for quantifying accidents and determining how they occurred in all types of events, with most of the reconstructions being relative to defects.

The Investigator can resolve issues such as speeds, collision severity, visibility, driver behavior and other causal factors.


Responsibilities:


  • Perform accident site investigations and inspect vehicles involved in accidents.
  • Document accident scenes using forensic documentation procedures.
  • Inspect and analyze automotive parts or mechanical parts to determine the cause of failure.
  • Interview occupants, witnesses, and experts.
  • Determine the cause of accidents through analysis of evidence gathered from field surveys, specialized photography, vehicle damage profiling, scale replication, occupant motion (kinematics) analysis, video reenactment, field testing and reenactment of events, analysis of vehicle safety systems for proper functioning, and possible mechanical failure preceding a collision.
  • Reconstruct vehicular accidents using engineering methodologies and reviewing materials (photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical and chiropractic records, etc.) to provide forensic conclusions.
  • Perform computer analysis and calculations. Provide timely and accurate technical findings in both verbal and written form.
  • Analysis of human injury resulting from vehicular accidents (automotive, motorcycle, trucking, etc.) and provide collision scene analysis.
  • Write reports detailing the supporting documentation of the cause of an accident or collision.
  • Provide expert witness testimony during court trials or court depositions.
  • Retrieval and analysis of Event Data Recorders reports.
  • Troubleshoot causes of mechanical failures or defects, such as safety restraint systems, braking, steering etc.
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Travel as needed and, at times, with little notice.

Required Skills/Abilities:


  • Bosch Certified EDR Technician
  • Required.
  • Bosch Certified EDR Analyst, preferred.
  • ACTAR, preferred.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problemsolving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
  • Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
  • Determine the dynamics of a vehicle collision or personal injury.
  • Prepare, review, and evaluate comprehensive reports related.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Familiarization with accident reconstruction and animation software: VirtualCrash, EDCRASH, EDSMAC, HVE, ARAS360 or other CAD programs
  • Preferred.

Education and Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
  • 3+ years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:


  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Pay:
$80, $100,000.00 per year


Application Question(s):

  • Do you have familiarization with accident reconstruction and animation software: VirtualCrash, EDCRASH, EDSMAC, HVE, ARAS360 or other CAD programs ?
  • Are you a Bosch Certified EDR Technician ?
  • How many years of experience do you have as a crash investigator?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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