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J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada
Read MoreChip O’Toole has over 25 years of experience in automotive service and engineering. He is experienced in materials analysis, automotive chassis and suspension, electrical and braking systems, wheel and tire, and failure analysis. His engineering experience includes assembly process engineering, product design and development, tooling design, and quality control for semiconductor packaging.
Chip is a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Senior Project Engineer at J.S. Held. His role involves investigating, reconstructing, and testifying in various cases. He is skilled in scene investigation, evidence collection, preservation from vehicles and sites, computer photogrammetry, forensic mapping of vehicles and crash sites, and processing of 3-D digitally scanned images. He has reconstructed complex crashes involving multiple vehicles, heavy trucks, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. His ability to respond promptly has resulted in the preservation of critical evidence.
Chip received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. In 2005, he served as Co-Captain of the UCF Formula SAE Chassis Design Team. He also competes in amateur road racing as a driver, car builder, technical inspector, and advisory committee member.
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