Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Engineering Experts Since 1990
Established in 1990, Technology Associates has been a leader in forensic engineering consulting, providing expert analysis and testimony to attorneys, insurance professionals, and corporations. Founded by Dr. Irving Ojalvo, a former aerospace engineer and university professor with over 35 years of academic and industrial experience, our team includes licensed professional engineers with advanced degrees from institutions like MIT. We specialize in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and computer simulations, offering services to both plaintiffs and defendants. Our staff has conducted nearly 2,000 investigations, combining technical rigor with clear communication to explain complex engineering concepts in legal contexts. We maintain offices in Connecticut, New York, and the broader Northeast region, with capabilities to travel nationwide for accident investigations.Our engineers are qualified to testify in state and federal courts, have successfully defended against Daubert/Frye challenges, and prepare compelling courtroom exhibits. We uphold high standards of honesty and detail-oriented analysis, supported by an extensive reference library of industry standards and test facilities. Our work has contributed to landmark settlements, including multi-million-dollar verdicts in cases involving vehicle accidents, product liability, and premises safety. We prioritize client needs by delivering scientifically grounded opinions that clarify liability and damages, ensuring informed decision-making. With decades of collective experience, we remain committed to advancing forensic engineering through innovation and technical excellence.
Services
Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Biomechanics Analysis
Product Liability Evaluation
Computer Simulations
Expert Testimony
Finite Element Analysis
Safety Engineering
Premises Liability Assessment
Electrical Engineering Analysis
3D Animation Exhibits
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of forensic engineering experience with court-qualified experts.
- Our team includes licensed engineers with advanced degrees from MIT and Columbia University.
- We provide services for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation cases.
- We maintain specialized test facilities and an extensive technical reference library.
- Our engineers have secured multi-million-dollar settlements through accurate accident analysis.
Services
Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Our engineers analyze vehicle collisions using event data recorders, surveillance footage, and physical evidence to determine causation factors. We create detailed simulations and animations to illustrate crash dynamics for legal proceedings. Our experts have testified in thousands of cases involving motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and commercial vehicles.
Biomechanics Analysis
We assess injury mechanisms through human body modeling and impact analysis to correlate physical trauma with accident events. Our team uses advanced computational tools like the Articulated Total Body model to demonstrate injury causation in court. This service helps determine liability in slip-and-fall, vehicle collision, and product misuse cases.
Computer Simulations
We employ finite element analysis and physics-based algorithms to recreate accident scenarios and structural failures. These mathematical models predict system behavior under various conditions, providing scientific validation for legal arguments. Our simulations support expert testimony in complex cases involving mechanical systems and human injury patterns.
Expert Testimony
Our licensed engineers provide qualified expert witness services in state and federal courts, supported by decades of technical experience. We prepare demonstrative exhibits including animations, scale drawings, and physical models to clarify complex engineering concepts for juries and legal professionals.
Product Liability Evaluation
We investigate product failures and design defects using engineering standards and failure analysis techniques. Our reports assess compliance with safety regulations and industry practices, supporting litigation involving consumer products, industrial equipment, and recreational devices like golf carts and power tools.
People
Dr. Irving Ojalvo
Founder
Former aerospace engineer and university professor with 35+ years of experience in structural dynamics. Applied advanced technology to reconstruct 2,000+ accidents since 1978. Holds doctorate from Columbia University and contributed to NASA projects including the Space Shuttle and Hubble Telescope.
Kristopher J. Seluga
Forensic Engineer
MIT-trained mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience investigating accidents for both plaintiffs and defendants. Specializes in vehicle dynamics, product safety, and 3D printing technologies. Holds multiple patents in engineering analysis methods.
Jonathan Hartzsch
Mechanical Engineer
Graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with expertise in additive manufacturing and accident reconstruction. Supports technical analysis using advanced simulation tools. Joined the firm in 2016 after developing 3D printing technologies for silicone materials.
Questions
What services does Technology Associates offer?
We specialize in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, biomechanics analysis, computer simulations, expert testimony, and courtroom exhibit preparation for legal and corporate clients.
How long has Technology Associates been in business?
We have provided forensic engineering services since 1990, founded by Dr. Irving Ojalvo with prior engineering experience dating to 1978.
Do you work with both plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes, our engineers provide impartial analysis and expert opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation cases.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, with nationwide investigation capabilities.
Can you handle complex technical litigation?
Our team includes licensed engineers with advanced degrees who have successfully testified in state and federal courts, defeating Daubert challenges.
What types of cases do you handle?
We investigate vehicle accidents, product liability claims, premises safety issues, electrical failures, and biomechanical injury cases using scientific analysis.
