Forensic Research + Analysis is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, blending methods from epidemiology, medicine, statistics, and engineering sciences to provide analysis for a wide range of legal matters.
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Methods
FR+A specializes in forensic epidemiology, utilizing population-based data to investigate outcomes. Our interdisciplinary approach quantifies causal relationships in medico-legal matters, merging medical, scientific, and population-based knowledge. By comparing observed injury risks to expected risks in the absence of negligence, we address the fundamental question of causation.
We employ advanced statistical methods and expertise to access national databases for ad hoc analysis when necessary. Alternatively, we leverage existing studies as a valuable data source. Our methods and findings adhere to stringent evidentiary standards and align with guidance provided by esteemed institutions like the Federal Judicial Center and National Academies of Science, as outlined in the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.
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Featured Publications
Strömmer EMF et al. The role of restraint in fatal excited delirium: a research synthesis and analysis of the literature. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology 2020: doi.org/10.1007/s12024-020-00291-8.
Freeman et al. Diagnostic accuracy of videofluoroscopy for symptomatic cervical spine injury following whiplash trauma. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020;17:1693: doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051693.
Freeman and Leith. Estimating the number of traffic crash-related cervical spine injuries in the United States; an analysis and comparison of national crash and hospital data. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2020: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2020.105571.