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 Building Codes

            New Jersey Municipalities: Property Maintenance  Codes

            New York City Building Code

            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

            Best's Underwriting Guide

            Fall Prevention Through Safer Design

          The English XL Tribometer

            National Climatic Data Center