R. Kevin Smith, P.E., D.F.E.

R. Kevin Smith, P.E., D.F.E. is a mechanical engineering safety and design expert specializing in accident reconstruction and product safety analysis. With a career encompassing mechanical design, human factors engineering, and industrial safety standards, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex safety and design issues. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing safety compliance, and evaluating whether design standards were met in industrial and consumer product cases.

Mr. Smith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to forklift trucks, aerial work platform lifts, and construction equipment safety. His Master of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Design/Manufacturing, along with certifications such as Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering and IPAF certified powered access license, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving mechanical design and safety standards.