Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Engineering Services in Ontario
At Jenish Forensic Engineering, we specialize in providing forensic engineering analysis grounded in scientific principles, current research, and physical evidence. Founded in 1999, our team of court-qualified experts delivers clear, decisive conclusions to resolve legal and insurance matters efficiently. Our engineers combine decades of experience in vehicle safety research, collision reconstruction, and electronic data analysis to serve legal professionals, insurers, and private clients across Ontario. We utilize advanced technologies like 3D scanning, crash simulations, and ADAS data extraction to ensure accurate investigations. Our commitment to ongoing research and training maintains our expertise in evolving fields such as vehicle defect investigations and fire analysis.We communicate complex technical findings through concise reports accessible to non-engineers, supporting clients in civil, criminal, and arbitration cases. Our methodology prioritizes physical evidence and adherence to standards like NFPA 921, ensuring defensible results. With experience testifying in multiple court levels, we provide expert witness services supported by demonstrative exhibits like computer simulations. Our team includes professionals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, automotive systems, and fire investigation, ensuring comprehensive solutions. We maintain partnerships with organizations like Transport Canada and General Motors, reflecting our industry leadership and technical authority.
Services
Collision Investigation
Collision Reconstruction
Crash Simulations
Laser Scanning
Pedestrian Impacts
Night Visibility Studies
Motorcycle Crashes
Bicycle Collisions
Vehicle Fire Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Court-qualified engineers with decades of forensic experience
- Clear, concise reports for legal and insurance professionals
- Advanced technologies including 3D scanning and ADAS data analysis
- Ongoing research partnerships with industry leaders
- Proven track record in civil and criminal court testimony
Services
Collision Reconstruction
Our collision reconstruction services analyze physical evidence to determine how accidents occurred. Using proven engineering techniques, we assess vehicle speeds, driver actions, and contributing factors. This service provides courtroom-ready conclusions supported by computer simulations and technical illustrations for legal and insurance cases.
Crash Simulations
Crash simulations create detailed 3D models of collisions using electronic data and physical evidence. We analyze vehicle trajectories, driver visibility, and impact dynamics to validate findings. This service helps clarify complex scenarios through animated visualizations for legal proceedings and insurance claims.
Vehicle Fire Investigations
Our fire investigations determine vehicle fire origins and causes through field analysis and laboratory testing. We examine burn patterns, service records, and recall histories while following NFPA 921 standards. This service identifies mechanical failures or incendiary causes for insurance and legal purposes.
Electronic Data Systems
We extract and analyze data from vehicle systems including EDRs, infotainment units, and ADAS cameras. This service recovers critical information like pre-crash speeds, braking data, and navigation history to support collision reconstructions and insurance claims with verifiable digital evidence.
Pedestrian Impacts
Pedestrian impact analysis evaluates collision dynamics using visibility studies and movement patterns. We assess driver response times, pedestrian paths, and vehicle damage to determine liability. This service provides technical insights for legal cases involving pedestrian accidents and urban safety assessments.
People
Gord Jenish
President
Professional engineer with 30+ years in forensic engineering. Specializes in vehicle safety research and court testimony. Graduated from Carleton University in 1988 with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
Bill Jennings
Vice-President
Mechanical engineer with 15+ years in automotive forensics. Expert in EDR analysis and crash simulations. Graduated from Kettering University in 1994 with automotive industry experience at General Motors.
Kristian Lardner-Macey
Associate
Master's degree in Automotive Engineering from Ontario Tech University. Specializes in crash simulations and fire investigations. NAFI-certified vehicle fire investigator with published research on occupant safety.
Fraser Kiranas
Associate
Automotive engineer graduated from Ontario Tech University in 2024. Focuses on EDR data acquisition and 3D scanning. Completed internship at Toyota Canada investigating vehicle component failures and winter performance issues.
Christine Ryll
Office Manager
Manages accounting, payroll, and client communications with 20+ years of experience. Former law clerk and bookkeeper supporting legal and insurance clients since joining in 2002.
Questions
What services does Jenish Forensic Engineering offer?
We provide collision reconstruction, vehicle defect investigations, electronic data analysis, fire investigations, and expert court testimony using advanced forensic technologies.
How do you analyze vehicle electronic data?
We extract data from EDRs, infotainment systems, and ADAS cameras using specialized tools to recover pre-crash speeds, braking data, and navigation history.
Are your engineers court-qualified?
Yes, our engineers have been qualified as expert witnesses in civil trials, criminal proceedings, and arbitrations across multiple court levels.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve legal and insurance clients throughout Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions.
How do you handle fire investigations?
Our fire investigations follow NFPA 921 standards, combining field analysis of burn patterns with laboratory testing to determine vehicle fire origins and causes.
Can you analyze bicycle and pedestrian collisions?
Yes, we specialize in analyzing visibility factors, movement patterns, and liability aspects for bicycle and pedestrian collision cases using advanced forensic techniques.
