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About

Error Analysis is a forensic and industry practice of Human Factors and related safety disciplines that provides professional services including expertise and advanced analysis of accident causation and liability. For over 30 years, the consultancy has served its legal, insurance, corporate, and public clients. Error Analysis, Inc. is the successor company of Cohen and Associates formed in 1988 with a similar focus by Dr. Harvey Cohen. Dr. Cohen was also a co-founder of Safety Sciences, Inc., which conducted government and industry funded research under his leadership following early-career service as a Research Scientist (NIOSH) and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Graduate Research Fellow (NASA). The current President and Chief Executive Officer of Error Analysis is Harvey Cohen’s son, Joseph Cohen.

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Forensics

We provide consultations in litigation regarding human factors in design, human characteristics, human performance capabilities, performance limitations, human error, safety management, and risk. We have reviewed accidents involving serious injuries and fatalities in various industries such as hospitality, transportation, construction, manufacturing, military, and healthcare. Such events occurred in various settings, including traffic, public and commercial establishments, retail, industrial, residential, office, recreational, and other specialized facilities.

Projects

Error Analysis engages in projects that call for a specialist. This includes workplace studies and safety audits, workspace solutions, development and evaluation of programs, education, training, and more.

Contact us about your project needs.
Error Analysis, Inc.

HUMAN FACTORS EXPERT

Joe Cohen is a consulting ergonomist turned expert witness with more than a thousand injury cases of experience for legal clients during his 25-year career. Dr. Cohen is trained in research and analysis techniques rooted in Human Factors, forensics, and systems engineering. His career achievements include contracts with various domestic and global businesses, law firms, and legal departments. He has been qualified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of California (various counties), Superior Court of Arizona (Maricopa County), District Court of Nevada (Clark County), United States District Court (District of Nevada), and the Intertribal Court of Southern California. A husband and father of two teens, Joe also enjoys guitars, baseball, and his pet dog Cosmo. He is a board-certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) and Hazard Control Manager (CHCM).
Joseph Cohen, Ph.D.

JOSEPH COHEN, PhD

Caleb Cohen is a Human Factors scientist with industry experience conducting safety testing for vehicle manufacturers and usability testing for physicians and health systems. His forensic consulting experience spans motor vehicle accidents, premises, and product liability cases. A graduate of Yale University and a master’s candidate at California State University, Long Beach, his expertise includes nighttime visibility, simulation, and human-autonomy teaming. Caleb is based in Los Angeles, where he serves as co-commissioner of a local soccer club, and plays keys in a cumbia band.

Joseph Cohen, Ph.D.

CALEB COHEN

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Error Analysis, Inc.
5173 Waring Road, Suite 157
San Diego, CA 92120