
Martin M. Balaban Ph.D., P.E., AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc.
18075 Ventura Blvd. , Suite 209 Encino, CA 91316
(818) 389-2962 (cell) - Cell: (818) 344-2700 - Fax: (818) 344-3777
Primary Area of Expertise
Accident Reconstruction
Expert Witness Profile
Accident Reconstruction (incl. failure analysis)
Vehicular: All vehicle types, bicycles, versus pedestrians, industrial vehicles, component failures (e.g., seatbelts).
Pedestrian: Slip, trip, fall, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, coefficient of friction.
Premises: Building codes, lighting, glass, screens, electronic and manual gates, ADA compliance, OSHA violations, warnings
Industrial & Construction Accidents: ladders, scaffolds, machine guarding, forklifts, construction vehicles, conveyors, lifts, hoists (more).
Mechanical fasteners: Bolts, latches, welds, etc.,
Product liability: Power tools, chairs, fitness equipment, entertainment, recreation and amusement facilities
Criminal cases: Vehicular manslaughter, DUI, trade secrets
Disciplines: Engineering, safety, human factors, biomechanics.
Experience: Prior 25 years industrial. Extensive expert testimony in trials, arbitrations, depositions and hearings.
Vehicular: All vehicle types, bicycles, versus pedestrians, industrial vehicles, component failures (e.g., seatbelts).
Pedestrian: Slip, trip, fall, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, coefficient of friction.
Premises: Building codes, lighting, glass, screens, electronic and manual gates, ADA compliance, OSHA violations, warnings
Industrial & Construction Accidents: ladders, scaffolds, machine guarding, forklifts, construction vehicles, conveyors, lifts, hoists (more).
Mechanical fasteners: Bolts, latches, welds, etc.,
Product liability: Power tools, chairs, fitness equipment, entertainment, recreation and amusement facilities
Criminal cases: Vehicular manslaughter, DUI, trade secrets
Disciplines: Engineering, safety, human factors, biomechanics.
Experience: Prior 25 years industrial. Extensive expert testimony in trials, arbitrations, depositions and hearings.
Education & Licenses
BS Civil Eng., MS Mechanics, PhD Mech. Eng. (from UC Berkeley), Licensed Safety Engineer (CA).