Motorcycles are considerably more complex to operate than cars, and riders are significantly more vulnerable to potentially devastating injuries. Motorcycle crashes may be caused by a number of factors, including rider error or inexperience, excessive speed, other driver distraction, carelessness or inattention, roadway or mechanical defects, and weather related hazards. For these reasons, a motorcycle crash expert is critically important in a motorcycle crash case.
Dr. Lloyd’s interest in motorcycling began at the age of 13, when he built his first motorcycle and learned to ride. Since that time he has amassed many years of technical expertise. In addition to holding a PhD in Ergonomics (Human Factors), with a specialization in Biomechanics, John holds several certifications in motorcycle accident reconstruction.
Based on his 38+ years of riding and advanced training as a motorcyclist, he is one of a few experts who have been admitted in court to testify regarding motorcycle handling and operation.
Using his FAA part 109 pilot’s license, Dr. Lloyd can fly drones to generate 3D forensic maps of crash scenes for reconstruction purposes. Based on his PhD in human factors / ergonomics, John is qualified to address human factors issues including line of sight analysis, perception response time (PRT), distracted driving and impairment. Given his extensive experience as a senior researcher in biomechanics, with a specialization in head and brain injury biomechanics, including research and development of helmets, Dr. Lloyd is also uniquely qualified to opine on injury biomechanics and motorcycle helmet protection issues.
With combined expertise as a motorcyclist, accident reconstructionist, biomechanist, and human factors expert, Dr. Lloyd is often called upon to provide expert witness testimony in motorcycle accident cases. Such cases have included solo motorcycle accidents, motorcycle v auto accidents, motorcycle crashes due to roadway defects as well as accidents attributable to mechanical failure or maintenance.
Links to several of Dr. Lloyd’s articles pertaining to motorcycle accident reconstruction and biomechanical evaluation of motorcycle helmets are presented below:
- Biomechanics of Solo Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Helmet Standards and Testing
- Motorcycle Accidents and Brain Injury
- Motorcycle Helmets Provide Inadequate Protection against Traumatic Brain Injury
- Conspicuity of Motorcycles and Riders
Please call Dr. Lloyd at 813-624-8986 or email DrJohnLloyd@Tampabay.RR.com to discuss how he can be of help to you with your case.