Daniel J. Barshinger, P.E., DFE, ACTAR |
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Sarasota, FL
As an engineer, Dan Barshinger applies the principles of design, analysis, testing, and safety to forensic evaluations involving traffic accident investigation and reconstruction. His professional background includes mechanical engineering positions in the manufacturing and consulting industries. His manufacturing experience includes assembling and testing electronic components and various products. Dan has been involved in product defect allegation cases involving a wide range of products. He has received specialized training in accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigation. His training also includes preserving and analyzing data stored in vehicles such as airbag modules, engine control modules, GPS, and infotainment systems, as well as video footage analysis from various sources. He conducts vehicle accident and mechanical component investigations for clients throughout the southeast United States. Dan has also reconstructed crashes involving commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, agricultural equipment, motorcycles, bicycles, personal mobility devices, and pedestrians, and he is Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certified. Dan's full CV is available upon request.
Education
- University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (NAFE DFE)
- Accredited Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR)
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Advanced Temporary Traffic Control
- Certified Expert Accident Reconstructionist
- Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Technician and Data Analyst Certification
- SAE Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders Certification
- Vehicle System Forensics
- Certified Hyundai & Kia EDR Specialist
- Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft System
- Certified iNPUT-ACE Operator and Examiner
- Testified in Court