ARCCA
Daniel McDonough, P.E. is a highly experienced Failure Analysis Expert and Accident Reconstructionist at ARCCA Incorporated since May 2004. Specializing in engineering analysis related to human protection and safety issues, Daniel conducts comprehensive safety and failure analyses for plumbing and HVAC systems, designs and evaluates mechanical systems, and performs static and dynamic tests across a range of equipment including automotive and aviation. Prior to this role, Daniel worked as an engineer at CHL Systems, where responsibilities included designing mechanical systems, developing safety features focused on human interaction, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful manufacturing. Daniel holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, completed between 1998 and 2003.
ARCCA
For over 30 years, ARCCA has been providing expert scientific and engineering solutions. We specialize in figuring out what happened or what could happen over a wide range of situations and from the viewpoint of multiple technical disciplines. So when you have questions about a project, case or claim and need an expert to analyze the facts and circumstances, ask ARCCA. Our team of highly credentialed experts, our technical excellence, and our research and testing capabilities have earned us a national reputation for what we refer to as “The ARCCA Advantage – Experience, Service, Expertise and Credibility.” It has been ARCCA’s mission to provide technical excellence and the highest quality deliverables to our clients in the fields of forensic engineering and scientific analysis. Insurance companies, law firms, sports agencies, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments trust ARCCA’s expertise and reliable service. Our engineering team is comprised of experts with a wide range of technical disciplines, such as injury biomechanics, accident/incident reconstruction, component and system failure analysis/engineering, transportation, fire/explosion, property and environmental, human factors and premises liability. Our core capabilities include: ENGINEERING: Our engineers utilize a variety of industry tools, methods and software during their investigations and research which enables them to identify and analyze all the facts of a case or claim and then prepare a comprehensive report of their final findings for the client. INJURY/HUMAN PERFORMANCE: Our biomechanics experts have considerable experience in analyzing the cause of injuries and how they might have been prevented. They also work with sports teams and manufacturers to research, test, and design athletic equipment to improve player safety and protection from injury. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: ARCCA’s diverse areas of expertise and on-site testing facilities enable us to manage all of our clients’ needs in-house. Since our engineers are more “hands on” regarding the actual testing, the process is far more efficient and reliable, resulting in reduced costs to the client.