Curriculum Vitale

Curriculum Vitale Gary Anthony Mattiacci Accident Reconstructionist Transportation Safety Consultant P.O. Box 1242 STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48311-1242 Phone 586-945-5544 E-mail gam@gamassoc.com QUALIFICATIONS  I have been in the business of investigating and evaluating accidents for the past Twenty years. During that time I have investigated over 4000 different types, ranging from complex auto accidents, which involved accident reconstruction to Product liability claims. It has been my responsibility to advise attorneys and insurance companies of the results of these investigations and provide opinions regarding liability and potential value. I have been called upon many times to take depositions and to appear in court as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff. WORK EXPERIENCE  1992-Present GAM & Associates, Inc. –President Provide Accident Reconstruction services to determine speed at impact, time and distance analysis in auto accidents. Provide Expert testimony and Safety consulting services for client.  2002 –Present-Phoenix Management- Airfield Safety Inspector Provide airfield management services at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Inspect runways and taxiway to ensure safe operation of aircraft. File DOD/FAA safety NOTAMS. File flight plans in FAA system. Provide coordination in emergencies to ensure continued operation on airfield.  1983 to 2006, Unites States Air Force/Reserve-Personnel Specialist/Group Retention Manager, Ground Safety Manager, Grade: Master Sergeant Provide Administrative and personnel services for members of the Air Force Reserve. Provide safety techniques to reduce or prevent reportable mishaps for the 927 Air Refueling Wings safety programs. Inspect and report to upper management Safety violations and recommend corrective action. Managed the overall safety program for over 900 personnel. Includes all safety for both flight line and support personnel.  1992-1998, Frank R. Langton & Associates, P.C. -Claims Manager/ Investigator, Interview clients getting all the facts from Serious Auto Accidents to Medical Malpractice Claims. Investigate and take statements of witnesses. Perform background checks and locate missing witnesses using computerized search methods. Take measurement of accident scene for scale drawings to be used for Accident Reconstruction speed estimates. Prepare cases for trial. Provide written documentation of facts and advise attorney’s opinions with regard to liability. Analyze claims files and negotiate settlements with claimants and recommend settlements to attorneys/clients. Advise attorneys on Insurance related matters.       1990-1992 Lopatin, Miller Etal, - Claims Manager/Investigator Interview clients and gather the facts. Order Medical records. Review and analyze records and recommend settlements to clients. Act as a consultant with regard to Insurance related matters and advise attorneys on procedural aspects on how insurance companies operate with regard to reserves/reinsurance and risk retention. 1988-1990, Citizens Insurance Company-Senior Claims Representative Handled claims ranging from complex Auto Accidents to Product/Contractual Claims. Investigate and recommended reserves on files. Select legal counsel and provide direction of litigated claims. Coordinate with Experts in all fields; determine insured’s exposure. Handle serious No-fault Claims and coordinate with MCCA. Provided detailed reports to UpperManagement. Negotiate and settle claims. 1987-1988, Secura Insurance Company-Claims Adjuster Evaluate and pay Personal Protection Injury Claims. Subrogate on claims. 1980-1982, Standard Federal Bank – Check cashing department 1980-1980, Grosse Pointe Park Police- Dispatcher 1978-1980, Macomb Community College- Campus Public Safety EDUCATION  1983-1986, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management/Safety - Kansas Newman College, Wichita KS  1978-1982, Associate of Arts, Psychology/Criminal Justice - Macomb Community College, Warren Michigan ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION/HIGHWAY DESIGN/RECONSTRUCTION COURSES  Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering-May 2008 Event Data Recorder-Applications to accident Reconstruction.  Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators- Sep 2007 Fall Conference MSP Lansing Proving grounds - Vehicle Dynamics, acceleration and Handling Understanding Yaw for speed determination  Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators- May 2007 Spring Conference- Commercial Vehicle update- Skid testing and drag factors of multiple commercial vehicles; driver laws  Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators- October 2006 Fall Conference- Biomechanical applications of child safety restraints systems and Modified Vehicle Crash Performance in reconstruction.  Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering-April 2005 Occupant Kinematics; Forensic Pathology in Automobile accidents; Determine injury patterns in occupants by determining force and delta-V; Introduction to Biomechanics  National Safety Council – Defensive Driving Course –Practical Applications for the Accident Reconstructionist-Oct 2004  Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering-May 2002 Advanced Accident Reconstruction-Determine PDOF’s; Swerve to avoid formulas; Advance momentum formulas              Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators-Spring Conference 2001 Vehicular rollover dynamics and reconstruction methods Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering-November 2000 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety, Planning and Design Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators –Spring Conference 2000 Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction-Beech H. Fitch Airport, Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering March 2000 Traffic Engineering Studies. Determine Highway planning and design. Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering June 1999 Advance Accident Reconstruction Principles. Determine speeds of vehicles using CO-Linear and Energy formulas; determine Barrier Equivalent Speeds from Damage/Crush Michigan State University, Department of Civil Engineering, May, 1999 Geometric Highway/Road Design. Understand basic road layout and engineering principles for highway/road design, Sight distance principles Michigan State University Department of Civil Engineering November 1998 Measuring Vehicle damage to determine speed at impact and approach angles for accident reconstruction. Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators Fall Conference- Injury Analysis in vehicular crashes; Analysis of Handicapped vehicle accidents; Youthful driving laws Oct 1997 Michigan State University, Department of Civil Engineering, Jan 1997 - Accident Reconstruction. Determining speed at impact, Time/Distance Analysis, Linear Momentum Calculations, Mapping and preparation of scale drawings for reconstruction Michigan State University, Department of Civil Engineering, June 1996 -Motorcycle Accident Investigation and reconstruction. Determine center of balance and adjusted drag factors. Understand handling characteristics of motorcycles as it relates to single and multiple vehicle accidents Michigan State University, Department of Civil Engineering, June 1996-Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation and reconstruction. Determine adjusted drag factors and braking efficiency of commercial vehicles. Understand weight shift and federal regulations regarding vehicle/driver safety Michigan State University, Department of Civil Engineering Apr 1996 -Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation. Gather evidence at Scene Northwestern Traffic Institute May 1995 Traffic Accident Investigation Course GENERAL SAFETY COURSES  Occupational Health and Safety Act school; General Industrial Safety, June 99, McGee-Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, 40 hours of Instruction for Safety Professionals on Operational Risk Management, Assessment of Safety Hazards and controlling loss potential. Traffic Safety. TEACHING/SEMINARS  Lecture-Accident Reconstruction 30 Jan 06-Carman-Ainsworth High School, Flint Michigan Physics Class-Practical applications of Physics  Instructor Selfridge Air National Guard Base- May 2001 Train 40 Security Police on Advanced Accident Investigation and Basic Reconstruction Methods.  Lecture-Accident Reconstruction 10 Nov 00: Southeast Michigan Safety Council  Lecture-Accident Reconstruction- 30 Jun 00; Crawford And Company, Southfield, Michigan  Guest Speaker - Talk Radio “Lunch with the Lawyers” 1310AM WYUR 7 July 99 Accident Reconstruction topics  Instructor; Henry Ford Community College-Spring 1998 to 2002; Teach Accident Investigation section 4 hours  Guest Speaker - Talk Radio 1310AM WYUR- 28 Feb 99 Accident Reconstruction topics  Instructor, Oct 98, Accident Investigation and Reconstruction; Seminar for Michigan Council of Private Investigators- 4 hours  Guest Speaker Safety Matters-Comcast Cable: Regarding Accident Investigation-July 1996 ARTICLES/PUBLICATIONS  Detroit Free Press 7/11/09 – Expert Consultation on Train Car Accident, Canton MI  Associated Press 6/26/07 – Expert consultant on Bus Accident in Kentucky 6/25/07  Michigan Lawyers Weekly- Vol 15, No 28 pg. 4; 14 May 01- Commercial Accident Reconstruction  Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction-Selfridge Newsletter 4/5/01  Commercial Accident Reconstruction – Selfridge Newsletter 1/5/01  Michigan Lawyers Weekly Article-23 Aug 99-Vol 13 No 42 Page 4, Perception and Reaction in accident reconstruction  Safety Journal-Selfridge Air National Guard Base Quarterly Base publication on a variety of Safety issues from fall protection to confined space hazards  Detroit Legal News Article-19 May 99-Vol. CIV No 99, Page 3, Reconstruction of Automobile/Pedestrian Accidents-Expert Section  Michigan Lawyers Weekly Article- 15 Feb 99-Litigating the Auto Accident, General Instruction on Accident Investigation and Reconstruction PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  Air University - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Academy-May 2003  Total Quality Management Course - U.S. Air Force Reserve- March 1995  Air University - Non-Commissioned Officers Academy-1992  Supervisor Development Course - U.S. Air Force-1989  Insurance Institute of America, 1989-1992 - Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter Courses: 1. Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance. 5. The Insurance Process. 6. The Legal Environment of Insurance. 7. Management of Insurance. LICENSES & CERTIFICATES  FAA Certified Flight Instructor 2003  FAA Aviation Safety Counselor  Licensed Single Engine Commercial/Instrument Rated Pilot 2002  Certified Advanced Accident Reconstructionist 2002  Certified Accident Reconstructionist 1997  Certified Traffic Accident Investigator 1996  Licensed Private Investigator 1992 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS  Member Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators  Society of Automotive Engineers-Detroit AWARDS RECEIVED  Meritorious Service Medal (Awarded by the President of the United States)  Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service  Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service  Air Force Good Conduct Medal  National Defense Service Medal- Two Awards  Air Force Reserve Meritorious Medal-5 Awards  Global War On Terrorism Medal  Armed Forces Service Medal  Air Reserve Forces Medal With M Device and Star