Longacre & Associates, Inc. - Outline of Research Services

Outline of Research Services

Government agencies and industry organizations in the Washington, DC area contain a wealth of information quite valuable to personal injury lawsuits. Our researchers have training, experience, knowledge and contacts to locate vital information from these resources. This information is often not available anywhere else. Our experience and dedication to our clients allows us to locate information quickly, accurately, and in a cost-effective manner.

Our services are used on an hourly consulting basis by: Attorneys (Plaintiff and Defense), Expert Witnesses, Manufacturers, Government Agencies, and Insurance Agencies.

This type of specialized Research assists in identifying: potential defects, industry knowledge of defects, state-of-the-art practices, design or performance alternatives.

Our expertise extends to the following product areas:

Vehicle Safety	Consumer Product Safety
Medical Product Safety	Occupational Safety
Motor Carrier Safety	Highway Safety
Railroad Safety	Other Agencies and Resources

Vehicle Safety

We obtain documentation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, such as:

Recalls	Government Investigations (open and closed)
Consumer Complaints	Manufacturer's Service Bulletins
Manufacturer's Service Manuals	Vehicle Compliance Tests
Vehicle New Car Assessment Tests	Reported Deaths and Injuries
ESV and Conference Proceedings	Literature and Author Searches
Computerized Database Accident Statistics	State-of-the-Art Practices
Correspondence Between NHTSA and Mfgs	Proposed Rulemaking and Comments

Consumer Product Safety

We obtain from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Recalls, Investigations, and Reports	Briefing Packages
Government and Industry Hearings	Government and Industry Testing
Correspondence from Manufacturers	Design Patents
State-of-the-art Practices	Proposed Rulemaking and Comments
Reported Deaths and Injuries	Statistical Information

Medical Product Safety

We obtain from the US Food and Drug Administration/National Library of Medicine:

Research Studies and Investigations
Recalls
US and Foreign Medical Journals and Articles
Author and Subject Searches
Computerized Database Research (Medline)
State-of-the-art Practices
Reported Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
Corporation Information

Occupational Safety

We obtain from the US Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

Government and Industry Standards and Codes
Proposed Rulemaking and Comments
Literature and Author Searches
Testing and Research
Computerized Database Information
Statistics
Reported Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
Industry Journals and Articles

Motor Carrier Safety

We obtain from the Office of Motor Carrier Safety and Interstate Commerce Commission:

Reported Accidents, Deaths and Injuries
Violations of Safety Rules
Enforcement/Compliance Records
Safety Rating
Government Investigations of Carriers
Annual Reports and Filings
Proposed Rulemaking and Comments
Corporation Information
Training Programs
Fleet Safety Manuals
National Driver Register
State-of-the-art Practices

Highway Safety

We obtain from the Federal Highway Administration:

Design/Construction/Maintenance Practices
Testing and Research Reports
Design Patents
Subject and Author Searches
Accident Statistics
Conferences and Proceedings
Proposed Rulemaking and Comments
Journals and Other Articles

Railroad Safety

We obtain from the Federal Railroad Administration:

Site Accident History
Grade Crossing Hazard Rating
Specific Railroad Practices/Manuals
Maintenance and Inspection Practices
Proposed Rulemaking and Comments
Safety Inspection Results
Reported Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
Testing and Research Reports

Other Agencies and Resources

Library of Congress
US Patent and Trademark Commission
Security and Exchange Commission
National Transportation Safety Board
US Department of Energy
US Coast Guard
National Institute of Technology and Standards (formerly NBS)
Federal Aviation Administration
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Environmental Protection Agency