Consultants

Our consultants have extensive experience investigating and analyzing the most complex collisions involving passenger vehicle, commercial trucking and motorcycle accidents.

Michael Rangel, P.E.

Michael Rangel, P.E., ACTAR

Principal Engineer

Michael Rangel, P.E. is a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas and Oklahoma and ACTAR accredited Accident Reconstructionist.  Mr. Rangel has 30 years of experience investigating and analyzing vehicle collisions and other types of dynamic events.  He has managed the completion of over 7,500 cases involving complex collision scenarios. His experience is diverse and encompasses cases involving 18-wheeler, passenger vehicle, pickup truck, SUV, motorcycle, ATV, watercraft, bicycle and pedestrian related collisions.  He has extensive experience working through complex multi-vehicle and high-speed collision events including those involving vehicle rollover and occupant ejection.  Mr. Rangel has provided deposition and trial testimony in both state and federal courts.

Please see Mr. Rangel’s curriculum vitae for more detailed information on his education and experience.

Efrain Navarro, BSME

Efrain Navarro, BSME, ACTAR

Engineer ii

Efrain Navarro has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is an ACTAR accredited Accident Reconstructionist.  He has experience in providing investigation and analysis of passenger vehicle, commercial trucking and motorcycle collisions.  He has conducted vehicle and site inspections, digital mapping of collision sites, vehicle scanning, drone aerial photography and imaging of passenger vehicle and heavy truck Event Data Recorders (EDR).  He has experience utilizing mathematical models and preparing computer simulations to model vehicular collisions.  He prepares professional reports and presents expert witness testimony.  Mr. Navarro is a licensed drone pilot.

Please see Mr. Navarro’s curriculum vitae for more detailed information on his education and experience.

Efrain Navarro, BSME

Paulina Munoz Santos, BSBME

Engineer i

Paulina Munoz Santos has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio.  She has experience in providing biomechanical analysis to demonstrate occupant kinematics in vehicle collisions.  She has conducted vehicle and site inspections, digital mapping of collision sites, vehicle scanning, drone aerial photography and imaging of passenger vehicle and heavy truck Event Data Recorders (EDR).  She has experience utilizing computer simulations to determine collision severity and direction of forces.  She prepares professional reports and presents expert witness testimony.  Ms. Munoz Santos is a licensed drone pilot.

Please see Ms. Munoz Santos’ curriculum vitae for more detailed information on her education and experience.