Knott Laboratory, LLC

Centennial, CO

Questions answered. Problems solved.

Services: 23
Offices: 9
Projects: 2
Founded: 1982
Size Estimate: 40+ employees

Overview

Knott Laboratory is a nationally recognized forensic engineering and visualization practice founded in 1982. Retained in all 50 states, Knott Laboratory combines structural, civil, mechanical, and accident reconstruction expertise with digital media forensics and visualization to support personal injury, construction defect, insurance, and expert witness engagements. Its team of more than 40 experts has investigated over 24,000 cases nationwide.

Founded: 1982
Size Estimate: 40+ employees

Services

Structural Engineering

Forensic structural engineering investigations and repair plans for properties damaged by fire, flood, vehicle impact, settlement, or natural disasters.

Civil Engineering

Root-cause investigation and targeted remediation plans for drainage, foundation, and building envelope failures.

Accident Reconstruction

Scientific analysis of collisions, premises liability, and workplace incidents to determine the facts of an event.

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Vehicle EDR Analysis Trucking Standard of Care Bicycle, Scooter, and Pedestrian Incidents Workplace Accident Investigation

Mechanical Engineering

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

Forensic Investigations Of Appliance Failures System Issues Product Liability Matters Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks

Insurance Investigation

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

Roof Damage Assessment Mechanical Failure Analysis Claim Validation Services For Insurance Adjusters Defense Attorneys Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks

Digital Media Forensics

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

Advanced Analysis Of Video documentation Digital Media Electronic Data For Legal Proceedings Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks

Visualization

Forensic visualization and animation that translates complex scientific data into clear presentations for juries and mediators.

Industries

Legal Insurance Residential Commercial

Firm type

Forensic Engineering Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Project types

Failure analysis Expert witness services Accident reconstruction Construction defect investigation Insurance claim investigation Property damage and building envelope investigation Forensic visualization Digital media forensics

Projects

ADA Ramp Design

Legal

Examination of ADA ramp design in a premises liability case.

Forensic Engineering Civil Engineering

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Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction

Legal

Accident reconstruction analysis using video documentation.

Accident Reconstruction Digital Media Forensics Visualization

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Credentials and affiliations

Awards

Best Place to Work in Colorado 2026 Best Place to Work in Engineering 2026 Colorado Green Building of the Year 2026 (Colorado Green Building Guild)

Publications

Seat Belt Investigation In Automobile Accidents

article | 2016

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Digital Media Forensics - Media Resource Guide

article | 2026

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Sinking Cities: Soils, Subsidence, and Infrastructure

article | 2025

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Texas is Sinking: What Contractors Must Know About Soil Subsidence

article | 2025

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What is Adaptive Reuse & Why Does It Matter?

article | 2025

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Testimonials

I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to get the case successfully resolved. If not for your hard work, your expert opinions and your keen analysis on this case, we would never have been able to settle it for the amount and/or in the time frame in which we did. It was truly a team victory.
T.W., Attorney