Background
On February 6, 2021, a service technician was replacing ammonia sensors in a large industrial freezer and never came out. While working alone, he became fatally entrapped in a boom lift that did not have the anti-entrapment system that the company had promoted for years as a life-saving safeguard. He died of mechanical asphyxia and was not discovered until the following morning.
This preventable tragedy shows the real cost of treating a life-saving “optional” safety device as an add-on expense. It was a choice to put profit over basic safety.
Challenge
How do you prove to a jury that a two-thousand-dollar safety device would have saved a life?
Solution
Right Way vs Wrong Way animations showed the fatal entrapment beside the life-saving SkyGuard scenario. Dual views captured both the crash sequence and a close-up of the impact.
Wrong Way (Recreation)
Right Way (Alternative)
Result
The visuals made liability undeniable, driving a confidential settlement in the eight-figure range.
Testimonials
“Shawn’s animations ensure every juror sees the same clear, consistent story. He transforms complex technical testimony into vivid visuals that bring engineering concepts to life. Working with someone who truly understands engineers makes the entire process smooth, precise, and effective.”
Ben Railsback, M.S., P.E.
Principal Engineer at Critical Guidance Engineering
“Shawn’s animations were very high quality and technically impressive. Kudos to him. We look forward to collaborating on future projects.”
Liam D. Duffy, Esquire
Plaintiff’s Attorney, Yarborough Applegate Law Firm
Our Clients Say
“Shawn is a top-tier forensic animator who exceeds expectations with realism, technical accuracy, and clear storytelling. Your clients’ best chances of winning with an admissible, persuasive, and memorable animation to show your experts’ opinions are boosted with Shawn. After you interview his competition, Shawn will be at the top of your list.”
Michael T. Bigos
Attorney and Shareholder at Berman & Simmons