Summary of Qualifications
CONSULTANT/EXPERT WITNESS with extensive training, experience and expertise in all aspects of motorcycle operation, function and accident reconstruction. All areas of operation are covered, including: accident reconstruction, operator performance evaluation, mechanical and electrical system malfunction analysis as well as speed determinations from skid/scrape marks, damage evidence, deformation/penetration patterns and other physical evidence. For the last 30 years, Expert Witness testimony offered by Mr. Toaspern has been accepted at all levels of court jurisdiction including, Federal, State, Local, Arbitration and Criminal Courts as well as International Court venues.
EXPERIENCE:
1978 - Present
Accident Reconstructionist / Consultant, Dennis A. Toaspern, Consultant, Binghamton, NY
- Provide research and consultation services and expert testimony for the courts through client firms throughout the United States and the world.
1976 - 1986
Chief Executive Officer, Toasperns, Inc., Binghamton, NY
- Managed and directed all operations in New York State licensed franchise motorcycle and snowmobile dealership including sales, repair, and inspection services for Yamaha, Honda, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and Yamaha and Ski-Doo snowmobile lines.
- Increased sales base from an annual volume of $300,000 to $900,000 within a six-year period.
- Developed and increased expertise in assembly, inspection, trouble-shooting and performance evaluation of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and related equipment.
- Designed, built, and modified numerous motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV systems for increased performance, reliability and safety.
- Engineered and constructed a motorcycle/ATV racing facility in Belden, NY; received numerous racing awards, including AMA District 3 and NY State Championships.
1969 - 1976
Partner, B&D Enterprises, Binghamton, NY
- Owned and operated independent motorcycle / snowmobile service and repair shop. Maintained, troubleshot, repaired, and tested all vehicles encompassing most motorcycle makers, including street, off-road, on/off-road, and racing models.
- Sold and installed wide variety of accessories and performance equipment for all makes of motorcycles.
1965 - 1976
Quality Control Manager, Universal Instruments Corp., Binghamton, NY
- Numerical / computer control technician, supervisor in Final Assembly Dept.
- Supervisor, Manager in Quality Control Department
Teaching Experience:
- Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY
- Instructor; Motorcycle Mechanics
- New York Association of County Executives (Coroners), Syracuse, NY
- Instructor: Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction and Injury Mechanisms
- New York State Department or Motor Vehicles, Syracuse, NY
- Instructor: DMV Pilot Program -- Motorcycle Safety Project -- Operator Training
- Onondaga County BOCES and "Stop DWI" Program, Syracuse, NY
- Instructor: Motorcycle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction (Police Officers)
- Division of Criminal Justice Services (BMP), Rochester, NY
- Instructor: Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction (for Police Officers and Instructors)
- New York Statewide Traffic Accident Reconstruction Society, Inc., Rome, NY
- Instructor: Motorcycle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
Certifications/Training:
- Northwestern university, Evanston, IL
- Certificate; Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction, 1987
- George Washington University. Washington, DC
- Traffic Accident Analysis and Reconstruction, 1988
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation
- Certified Instructor #4011, 1982
- National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructors & Investigators
- Advanced Accident Investigation Techniques II
- Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, Costa Mesa, CA
- ATV Instructors Course, 1987
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Albany, NY
- Motorcycle Inspectors License #M0145, 1976-current
- WERA (Western/Eastern Roadracers Association), Hardesville, SC
- Road Racing License
- Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY
- Continuing Education Program, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- WREX 2000; World Reconstruction Exposition; College Station, TX
- Sept. 2000; Participant/Attendee
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics license,
- Federal Aviation Administration, 2002 No. 270-7410
Affiliations / Awards:
- Member: National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and Investigators
- Member: National Association or Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
- Member: International Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
- Member: New York Statewide Traffic Accident Reconstruction Society, Inc.
- Life Member: American Motorcyclist Association, Competition Member
- Life Member: Square Deal Riders Motorcycle Club (past Vice President)
- Recipient: Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1964
- Recipient: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1964
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