Matthew Vista

Forensic Expert
Premises Liability
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510.470.1878

Since 2019, Mr. Vista has forensically investigated a number of litigation cases in the State of California that cover a wide variety of topics including Premises Liability, Slips, Trips & Falls, Product Defects, Safety and Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction. Relative to these assignments, his duties have included: inspections of incident sites and production of associated photographs, video, diagrams, and animations; research of building codes and industry standards; reconstruction of vehicle accidents, including calculations and animations; development of technical reports and declarations.

In 2018, Mr. Vista successfully obtained an Engineer in Training certification. In 2021, Mr. Vista successfully obtained a certification for the operation and testing of the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer and has conducted slip resistance testing on numerous floor surfaces and flooring types.

Mr. Vista also works directly with licensed Architects, Civil Engineers, Safety Engineers and General Contractors.

Matthew's Expertise

  • Safety Analysis
  • Premises Liability Analysis
  • Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, California State University, Sacramento, 2017

Professional Certifications

EIT (Engineer in Training) California License No. 1825158

Certified XL Tribometrist from the International Safety Academy

Work Experience

Forensic Investigation Regarding Premises Liability, Slips, TripsĀ  & Falls, Product Defects, Safety and Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

Inspection of Incident Sites

Production of Associated Photographs, Video, Diagrams, and Animations

Research of Building Codes and Industry Standards

Reconstruction of Vehicle Accidents, Including Calculations and Animations

Development of Reports and Declarations

Memberships

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

International Code Council (ICC)

National Glass Association (NGA)

National Safety Council (NSC)

Capabilities

Safety Analysis

Premises Liability Analysis

Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis

English XL Slip Testing

Preliminary Inspection and Analysis of Incident Sites

Research of Building Codes and Industry Standards

Matthew's Expertise

  • Safety Analysis
  • Premises Liability Analysis
  • Slips, Trips & Falls Analysis

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