Expert Witness
Technical Analysis for Legal Proceedings
Sambria Engineering and Expert Services provides expert witness support for cases involving heavy equipment and mechanical systems. Work is grounded in engineering principles, with an emphasis on objective analysis, clear documentation, and accurate interpretation of technical information.
Qualifications
Engineering Credentials and Field Experience
Cameron Orr is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Utah and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). He is also a Certified Fluid Power Hydraulics Specialist (CFPHS) and a Mobile Equipment Trainer through IVES Training Group. These certifications reflect formal recognition of technical expertise, safety knowledge, and professional standards in mechanical and heavy equipment systems.
With years of practical experience in the design, analysis, testing, and operation of heavy equipment, Cameron brings both technical depth and practical insight to his work as an expert witness. He has significant experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, as well as a wide variety of machinery, including forklifts, skid steer loaders, aerial lifts, dump trucks, trailers, and specialized industrial equipment.
Since 2015, Cameron has been retained on over 80 cases, providing technical analysis, detailed reporting, depositions, and testimony at trial. His work is characterized by a methodical, objective approach, ensuring that every opinion is supported by engineering principles, empirical evidence, and thorough evaluation of all relevant factors.
Machinery Experience & Expertise
Forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket trucks, garbage trucks, end dump trailers, belly dump trailers, pneumatic trailers, utility trailers, lowboy trailers, MEWPs, rough terrain telehandlers, food processing equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, pipe handlers, pipe inspection equipment, CNC machinery, e-bikes, backup alarms, backup cameras, high-pressure hydraulic hose, dump trucks, axles, trailer safety chains, trailer booster axles, HAZMAT tanker trailers, compressed gas trailers, glass trailers, roll-off equipment, tractors, backhoes, skid steer loaders, oilfield equipment, chain hoists, machine guards, bulldozers, road milling machines, excavators, tower cranes, mobile cranes, portal cranes, street sweepers, thrill rides, liftgates, stud saws, paintball markers/guns, pumps, pool filter cleaners, bonding and grounding equipment, roadway grates, pallet jacks, ride-on pallet jacks, window wells, window well covers, hobby tractors, Cushman carts, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, ultra-compact excavators, theater seating, sand processing equipment, baghouses, fluidized bed dryers, fiberglass winding machines, fiberglass boom mandrels, and wheel loaders.
Qualifications
Product Design Experience & Expertise
Jacob Morrise brings 18 years of experience in consumer product design and development across a wide range of industries, including baby products, gun safes, medical testing equipment, antennas, speakers, RFID-enabled devices, and more. He holds a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering and has extensive experience managing the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concept development and engineering design through prototyping, testing, and production support. His work is driven by a practical, solutions-oriented engineering approach focused on functionality, safety, manufacturability, and real-world performance.
In addition to his engineering background, Jacob has been named as an inventor on six issued patents spanning both utility and design innovations across multiple industries. His patents include technologies related to compact folding stroller systems, impact driver mechanisms, secure firearm storage devices, IoT database architecture, and locking systems. This patented work reflects his ability to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative product design and technical problem-solving.
Jacob’s hands-on product development experience also supports his work as an expert witness in product liability and intellectual property matters. Drawing from nearly two decades of real-world engineering and patented product innovation, he provides objective, technically grounded analysis related to product design, safety, functionality, failure analysis, and development processes across a wide range of consumer and industrial products.
Range of Product Design & Experience
Doorbell cameras, gun safes (RFID-, fingerprint-, Bluetooth-, and WiFi-enabled), electronic door locks, electronic padlocks, lock sensors, security doors, tasers, garbage disposal safety switches, hose spigot lockout keys, RFID wristbands/rings/key fobs, solar power controllers, speakers, hotspot docks, docking stations, electrical switches, electrical plugs, pressure sensors, camera housings, vacuum attachments, snow shovels, storage boxes, universal fluid funnels, restaurant food trays, light fixtures, gutter protectors, air fresheners, filter cleaners, desks, closet furniture, foldable baby strollers, baby play mats, baby bottle warmers, diaper pails, baby bassinets, syphilis test equipment, COVID-19 test equipment, acupuncture tools, medical arm covers for IVs, dental implants, handheld X-ray equipment, masks with filters, medical cabling, exercise training equipment, foot cleaners, wall-mountable massage gun holders, combs, footwear, ladder attachments, hose cleaners, construction levels, construction equipment, oil cans, metal detectors, SUV roof rack mounts, beach wagons, pet and animal products, doghouses, cat toys, animal calls, specialty animal enclosures, ant farms, tarantula enclosures, bee enclosures, golf bags, rock climbing equipment, bow hunting equipment, phone/tablet cases, water bottles, watch holders, caddie uniforms, taxicab advertising kiosks, displays, sign holders, gumball machines, lawn mower blades, remote-controlled vehicles, large antennas, 3D-printed antennas, cabling, passenger airplane conversions to cargo airplanes, actuators, and stabilizers.
Scope of Work
Involvement Across All Phases of a Case
Services are structured to assist attorneys in evaluating technical aspects of a case and developing a clear understanding of the underlying engineering issues. Work is performed methodically, with attention to detail and consistency in analysis and reporting.
- Case Evaluation – Review of available materials to assess technical considerations.
- Document Review – Analysis of reports, records, and supporting documentation.
- Site & Equipment Inspection – Examination of incident locations and involved machinery.
- Technical Reporting – Preparation of clear, structured findings and opinions.
- Depositions – Technical testimony under oath with supporting analysis.
- Trial Testimony – Presentation of findings in a clear and professional manner.
Case Experience
Equipment and Systems Evaluated
Engagements have involved analysis of equipment operation, system design, safety considerations, and failure conditions across multiple industries. Work includes evaluation of both individual components and complete systems.
- Material Handling & Access Equipment
Forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial bucket trucks (MEWPs), liftgates - Construction & Heavy Equipment
Skid steer loaders, bulldozers, excavators, road milling machines, dump trucks - Trailers & Transport Systems
Dump trailers, HAZMAT tanker trailers, glass trailers, trailer safety chains, booster axles - Cranes & Lifting Systems
Tower cranes, mobile cranes, spreader bars, chain hoists - Industrial & Mechanical Systems
CNC routers, pumps, food processing equipment, pneumatic snap setting machines - Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
Custom hydraulic equipment, high-pressure hydraulic hose, custom pneumatic systems - Safety & Failure Analysis
Backup alarms, backup cameras, operator visibility, safety systems, pinch points/nip points, bonding and grounding - Specialized Equipment
Oilfield equipment, drill pipe handling systems, garbage trucks, street sweepers, thrill rides, paintball markers - Standards & Compliance
OSHA regulations, safety evaluations, system compliance