In "Slips, Trips & Falls; An Engineering Perspective", you'll gain insight as to how forensic engineers assist in the resolution of personal injury claims arising from loss of balance (slips, trips and falls).  Specifically, the primary benefit from engaging a biomechanical engineer, the demographics of falls and the factors, standards and measurements associated with these types of investigations.  Read the full article in the March issue of the OIAA Kitchener Waterloo monthly bulletin.  http://www.kw-oiaa.ca/index.cfm?pagepath=Bulletins&id=42681