BioRec (Biomechanics Research and Consulting)

What BioRec (Biomechanics Research and Consulting) does

BioRec (Biomechanics Research & Consulting, Inc.) is a privately held forensic consulting firm headquartered at 602 S. Perry Lane, Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1992 by Joseph D. Peles, Ph.D. The firm provides expert biomechanics analysis and accident reconstruction services to law firms and insurance companies, primarily across Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, with additional case work in Illinois, Utah, California, and Hawaii and stated capability to engage nationwide. Across 30+ years, BioRec has analyzed more than 6,000 cases and delivered thousands of expert testimonies.

The firm's service portfolio spans seven core practice areas: occupant dynamics and injury biomechanics, accident reconstruction and accident avoidance, slips/trips/falls investigations, human factors, video analysis and photogrammetry, data and evidence preservation, and pre-litigation services. BioRec employs a five-person bench including Ph.D.-credentialed biomechanists (Peles, Ph.D. Bioengineering, ASU), ACTAR-accredited reconstructionists, and specialists certified in Crash Data Retrieval (CDR), AXON Investigate forensic video analysis, and FARO Focus 3D laser scanning. Core technical capabilities include reverse-projection photogrammetry, 3D laser scanning, aerial drone imaging, Event Data Recorder ("black box") imaging, and occupant kinematics analysis grounded in physics-based forensic methodology.

BioRec operates a sales-led professional services model on a project-by-project basis. On intake, the firm allocates up to five hours to assess facts and develop a plan of action, then delivers a telephone call to the client outlining case issues, plan, turnaround time, and cost ranges, followed by a verbal opinion and written report at completion. Revenue is generated through custom project-based consulting engagements with law firms and insurance carriers, with growth primarily via professional referrals, association memberships (SAE International, SATAI, NAPARS, ACTAR), and long-tenured client relationships rather than paid marketing. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

BioRec (Biomechanics Research and Consulting)

Legal name

Biomechanics Research & Consulting, Inc. (BioRec®)

Website

https://biorec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BioRec is a private forensic consulting firm founded in 1992 in Tempe, Arizona, providing biomechanics analysis, accident reconstruction, and expert witness testimony services to law firms and insurance companies across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: BioRec provides expert consulting and testimony services for legal cases involving biomechanics and accident reconstruction. Services include case assessment, analysis, and expert witness testimony with upfront cost ranges provided to clients. Projects are quoted with turn-around times and cost estimates based on case complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BioRec provides expert forensic consulting and testimony services in biomechanics and accident reconstruction to law firms and insurance companies. Its work includes case assessment (capped at five hours for initial review), biomechanical analysis of vehicle collisions, slip/trip/fall events, and human factors, supported by evidence preservation tools such as 3D laser scanning, aerial drone imaging, Event Data Recorder retrieval, and forensic video/photogrammetry. Engagements are delivered as project-based consulting with upfront cost ranges, written reports, and courtroom testimony.

Product overview

BioRec (Biomechanics Research & Consulting, Inc.) is a forensic consulting firm established in 1992 providing expert biomechanics and accident reconstruction analysis services primarily in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. The company offers a unified suite of specialized consulting services organized around seven core practice areas: Occupant Dynamics & Injury Biomechanics (analyzing occupant kinematics, restraint systems, injury causation, and low-velocity impacts), Accident Reconstruction/Accident Avoidance (investigating vehicular collisions, driver perception-response, and nighttime visibility), Slips/Trips & Falls Investigations (biomechanical analysis of fall events from heights and ground level), Human Factors (driver performance and human-product system interactions), Video Analysis & Photogrammetry (video evidence analysis and 3D reconstruction from photographs), Data and Evidence Preservation (3D laser scanning, drone imaging, Event Data Recorder retrieval), and Pre-Litigation Services (early case evaluation). The company's team includes Ph.D. biomechanists, ACTAR-accredited reconstructionists, and certified technicians providing testimony in legal proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupant Dynamics & Injury Biomechanics Analysis of impact-induced dynamics and injury production, including restraint usage probability, low-velocity impact analysis, helmet effectiveness evaluation, interior compartment intrusion analysis, restraint system analysis, and "who was driving" determination. Intended for law firms and insurance companies handling personal injury and vehicular collision cases.
• Accident Reconstruction / Accident Avoidance Detailed investigation of vehicular collisions addressing vehicle speeds, impact severity, accident timing, causation, perception/reaction, visual obstructions, and traffic signal timing; includes perception response evaluation and nighttime visibility analysis. Used by law firms, insurers, and manufacturers involved in collision litigation.
• Slips, Trips & Falls Investigations Biomechanical analysis of fall events, including falls from heights and ground-level falls, examining environmental factors (surface slipperiness, inclination angles) and human factors (ambulation manner, pedestrian awareness, visual and neuromuscular capabilities). For premises liability and personal injury cases.
• Human Factors Scientific analysis of human interaction with products and systems, including driver accident avoidance strategies, hazard perception response timeliness, nighttime visibility, driver judgement of speed and distance, blind spots, and the role of speeding in accident causation. Supports litigation involving driver behavior and product use.
• Video Analysis & Photogrammetry Forensic video evidence analysis including video stream merging/syncing, frame timing determination, reverse-projection photogrammetry, camera matching, lens distortion correction, speed determination, and slip/trip/fall analysis. Photogrammetry extracts 3D information from 2D photographs to determine vehicle speed/position, skid marks, body movements, and crush damage. Used to support reconstruction and expert testimony.
• Data and Evidence Preservation Evidence collection and preservation services including 3D laser scanning (FARO Focus 3D), aerial drone imaging and photogrammetry, Event Data Recorder ("black box") imaging, photographic documentation with measurements, vehicle inspections with crush measurements and restraint system investigation, and accident scene inspections. Used to capture and preserve physical and digital evidence.
• Pre-Litigation Services Early case evaluation services for claim handlers including evaluation of vehicle Event Data Recorders (EDR), vehicle damage, roadway evidence, and recorded statements to assess liability, potential bodily injury claims, and unique situations. Used by insurers and attorneys before formal litigation.
• Occupant Safety Analysis Analysis of occupant kinematics and injury mechanisms in vehicular collisions, including seat belt use/non-use determination, injury mitigation analysis, pre-impact posture examination, restraint system analysis, occupant trajectory analysis, and roof crush assessment. Supports injury causation testimony in vehicular and product liability cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 cases analyzed with thousands of successful testimonies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• J.S. Held: J.S. Held is a large global consulting firm offering forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and biomechanical analysis—operating as a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities to BioRec.
• Exponent: Exponent is a large engineering and scientific consulting firm with a dedicated biomechanics and injury causation practice serving law firms and product manufacturers—overlapping significantly with BioRec's injury biomechanics and product liability work.
• Rimkus Consulting Group: Rimkus is a large multi-disciplinary forensic consulting firm offering biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and expert witness services across many verticals—a broader incumbent that competes with BioRec in core accident reconstruction and injury biomechanics.

Direct peers

• ARCCA: ARCCA is a leading forensic engineering and accident reconstruction firm with biomechanics expertise, providing expert witness and consulting services to the legal and insurance industries—directly comparable to BioRec in services, customer base, and business model.
• Scientific Collision Reconstruction: Scientific Collision Reconstruction provides accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and forensic engineering expert witness services—directly comparable specialty firm serving the legal industry.
• Accident Research Specialists: Accident Research Specialists provides accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis as expert testimony for the legal industry—directly comparable services and customer base to BioRec.
• Haag Engineering: Haag Engineering is a well-established forensic engineering firm specializing in vehicle accident reconstruction and damage assessment for insurance and legal clients—directly comparable to BioRec's core accident reconstruction practice.
• MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists: MEA Forensic provides forensic engineering, biomechanics, and accident reconstruction expert witness services to law firms and insurers—a direct competitor serving the same customer segments with similar offerings.
• Kineticorp: Kineticorp specializes in forensic video analysis, accident reconstruction, and photogrammetry for litigation support—closely overlapping BioRec's video analysis, photogrammetry, and accident reconstruction practice areas.
• Biomech, Inc. Biomech, Inc. provides forensic biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and expert witness testimony focused on injury causation—directly comparable niche practitioner serving law firms and insurance companies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biorec-biomechanics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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