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J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada
Read MoreZachary "Zack" Ball is a mechanical and aerospace engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, product failure analysis, and product safety. A licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, he supports complex legal matters involving vehicle accidents, mechanical equipment failures, and product design across a broad range of industries.
Zack’s expertise includes scene and vehicle investigations, evidence preservation, data extraction, and 3D mapping of crash sites. He has investigated and reconstructed incidents involving passenger vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, motorcycles, UTVs, forklifts, and scissor lifts. His background in product design, safety, and warnings, combined with experience teaching a multitude of engineering courses, enables him to deliver thorough, defensible analyses in complex accident and product-related cases.
As a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Senior Engineer at J.S. Held, Zachary provides expert investigation, reconstruction, and testimony related to vehicle accidents, product failures, and product safety and warnings. His work includes evaluating mechanical systems, machine guarding, fire and explosion incidents, and evidence collection to support clients throughout the litigation process.
Zachary holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo. He completed postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University.
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