Elise Dann, R.A., C.L.A. is a registered architect and certified landscape architect with over thirty years of experience. Since 1998, Dann has focused on litigation support for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, and insurance carrriers. Dann's investigations include analysis of the causation of injuries related to: trips / slips and falls, building elements and grounds, playgrounds, sports faci-lities, and analysis of claims of defective design and construction, including professional liability issues. Dann is also a specialist in applicable building codes and standards for older buildings.
DANN FORENSIC CONSULTANTS is a collaboration between Elise Dann, R.A., C.L.A., LLC and a select group of experienced forensic engineers. Dann Forensic Consultants serve New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania with reasonable travel rates.
DANN FORENSIC CONSULTANTS provide investigation and technical analysis of Building Materials and Maintenance, Structures, HVAC, Civil Engineering, Geotechnics, Piles and Foundations, Highways and Bridges, Mass Transit Facilities, Waterfront Facilities, Product Liability, Playgrounds, and Sports Facilities.
PREMISES LIABILITY & PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
· Pedestrian Safety
· Playground Injuries
· Lighting and Conspicuity of Hazards
· Safe Walking Surfaces
· Sidewalks and Parking Lots
· Stairways and Single Riser Steps
· Storm Drainage and Ice
· Falling Tree Hazards
· Landscape Construction
CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
· Analysis of Building & Materials Failures
· Construction Means and Methods
· Construction Injuries and Labor Law
· Claims of Design Defects and Professional Liability
RESOURCES:
· Applicable Code Requirements
New Jersey Municipalities: Property Maintenance Codes
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
New York State Property Maintenance Code
· Playground Safety and Maintenance
CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety
National Playground Safety Institute
· Nationally Recognized Standards
American National Standards Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
National Fire Protection Association
· Other Links
New York City Buildings Information System
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
New Jersey Dept of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
Fall Prevention Through Safer Design