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National Association of Railroad Safety
Consultants and Investigators

NARSCI

Charter Member, Advisory Board Member

About Us

James R. Loumiet & Associates, Inc. (JRLA) was founded in 1994
by James Loumiet and provides train accident reconstruction and traffic
accident reconstruction services. We are also a member of
RailroadExperts.com, a consulting group with over 150 years of
combined railroad industry experience.

Who We've Helped

Our clients have included prominent law firms, transport companies,
government agencies, insurance companies, industrial facilities,
and railroad companies across the U.S. and in Canada.

Experience That Counts

James Loumiet holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is a
reconstructionist with over 25 years experience. He has testified
as an expert in Federal, State, and local courts across the U.S.

Our Expertise

Railroad Accidents: Reconstruction of accidents involving trains, locomotives,
and railcars for speeds, stopping distances and dynamics
Traffic Accidents: Reconstruction of traffic accidents for speeds, times,
distances, impact positions, and vehicle dynamics
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: Evaluation of crossing design, operation, maintenance,
and safety for signalized and non-signalized crossings
Highway Safety: Evaluate sites, traffic control, and safety appurtenances
for their compliance with relevant safety standards
Event Data Recorders: Download and analyze recorder data from trains, trucks,
automobiles, and signal systems