Forensic engineering for personal injury litigation

Clear engineering answers.
Stronger cases.

We investigate what happened, why it happened, and explain it in a way attorneys can use.

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Engineering clarity Built on evidence.
23+years of experience
1,000+engineering reports
NY · NJ · DEteam PE licensure
Trial readydeposition & testimony

What we do

Focused expertise where details matter.

Engineering support from early case review through reporting and testimony. HUB provides independent forensic engineering analysis for both plaintiff and defense counsel.

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Construction Accidents

Worksite conditions, safety practices, and project responsibilities.

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NY Labor Law Construction Claims

Elevation hazards, worksite safety, means and methods, and Industrial Code provisions.

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Bicycle, E-Bike & Scooter Incidents

Pavement defects, utility covers, surface transitions, drainage, visibility, maintenance, and route safety.

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Technical capabilities

How we investigate and support each case.

Site investigations & measurements

Dimensions, slopes, elevations, lighting, and physical evidence.

Wet slip-resistance testing →

We generally use NFSI B101.3, typically with a TracScan 2.0 tribometer, interpreting measurements with surface conditions and incident evidence.

Codes & standards analysis

Technical criteria applicable to the property, use, condition, and date at issue.

Photographic & video analysis

Incident sequences, surveillance footage, and observable site conditions.

Engineering reports & exhibits

Traceable opinions supported by measurements and technical illustrations.

Deposition & trial testimony

Engineering opinions explained clearly for counsel and courtroom presentation.

Other forensic investigations, including selected product- and equipment-related incidents, are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

How we work

From scene to clear opinion.

Why attorneys choose HUB
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    Inspect

    Document the site, measurements, records, and physical evidence.

  2. 02

    Analyze

    Test the facts against engineering principles, codes, and standards.

  3. 03

    Explain

    Deliver clear opinions that counsel can understand and use.

Meet HUB

A team behind every answer.

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Himad Beg, Founder and Principal Forensic Engineer

Himad Beg, P.E.

Founder & Principal Forensic Engineer

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Merima Velic, Executive Assistant

Merima Velic

Executive Assistant

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Yawar Sheikh, Senior Forensic Analyst

Yawar Sheikh, PhD

Senior Forensic Analyst

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Suyeta Griffin, Forensic Engineer

Suyeta Griffin, P.E.

Forensic Engineer

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Rida Maryam, Case Management Coordinator

Rida Maryam

Case Management Coordinator

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Harold Tepper, Forensic Engineer

Harold M. Tepper, P.E.

Forensic Engineer

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Himad Beg, Founder and Principal Forensic Engineer

Meet HUB

Himad Beg, P.E.

Founder & Principal Forensic Engineer

Himad Beg, P.E. is Founder and Principal Forensic Engineer at HUB Engineering. He has more than 23 years of experience spanning forensic engineering and construction management, with a practice focused on premises liability, slips, trips and falls, construction accidents and defects, building-code issues, structural failures, and property-damage cases.

Mr. Beg has authored more than 1,000 engineering reports for legal cases and has testified at depositions and courtroom trials. His work combines careful site investigation, engineering analysis, and clear communication designed to help counsel understand and present the technical issues in a case.

Credentials & focus

  • B.S., Civil Engineering — NED University of Engineering & Technology
  • Licensed Professional Engineer — New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
  • Diplomate, Forensic Engineering
  • 23+ years of engineering experience · 1,000+ reports
Merima Velic, Executive Assistant

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Merima Velic

Executive Assistant

Merima Velic is HUB Engineering’s Executive Assistant and a primary point of coordination for clients and the firm’s technical team. She manages communications, correspondence, and the firm calendar while helping ensure that inquiries are handled promptly and professionally.

Merima coordinates site inspections, depositions, and trial appearances, keeps scheduling details organized, and maintains clear communication as cases move forward.

Credentials & focus

  • Client communication and correspondence
  • Firm calendar and scheduling
  • Inspection, deposition, and trial coordination
Yawar Sheikh, Senior Forensic Analyst

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Yawar Sheikh, PhD

Senior Forensic Analyst

Dr. Yawar Ali Sheikh is HUB Engineering’s Senior Forensic Analyst. He leads the technical writing team and oversees the development of forensic engineering reports, helping ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and technical defensibility before final review by the firm’s Professional Engineers.

Dr. Sheikh also mentors technical writers, manages report workflows, and supports timely delivery of high-quality work through structured analysis, technical documentation, and quality-control review.

Credentials & focus

  • Doctorate in Engineering — University of Science and Technology of China
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, Gold Medalist — Air University, Islamabad
  • Forensic data analysis, technical documentation, and report quality control
Suyeta Griffin, Forensic Engineer

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Suyeta Griffin, P.E.

Forensic Engineer

Suyeta Griffin, P.E. is a Forensic Engineer specializing in slip, trip and fall cases, premises conditions, construction defects, and structural investigations. He performs site inspections, evaluates physical evidence, and develops detailed engineering analyses for legal cases.

Before joining HUB Engineering, Mr. Griffin worked on major infrastructure projects involving bridge design, load-rating analysis, and construction support.

Credentials & focus

  • B.S., Civil Engineering — State University of New York at Buffalo
  • Licensed Professional Engineer — New York and New Jersey
  • Structural inspections, bridge engineering, and construction support
Rida Maryam, Case Management Coordinator

Meet HUB

Rida Maryam

Case Management Coordinator

Rida Maryam is HUB Engineering’s Case Management Coordinator. She tracks active forensic cases, maintains case records, coordinates with engineers, and helps keep client communication and internal workflows moving on schedule.

Her background in electrical engineering supports a disciplined approach to data organization, case tracking, and the timely coordination of technical work and client responses.

Credentials & focus

  • M.S., Electrical Engineering — National University of Sciences and Technology
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering — University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Case tracking, records management, and workflow coordination
Harold Tepper, Forensic Engineer

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Harold M. Tepper, P.E.

Forensic Engineer

Harold M. Tepper, P.E. is a Forensic Engineer with extensive experience in civil engineering, building systems, construction, and code-related cases. His broad technical background supports careful evaluation of property conditions and the engineering issues involved in forensic investigations.

Mr. Tepper is also a licensed Professional Planner and Building Inspector in New Jersey, bringing additional perspective to cases involving buildings, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.

Credentials & focus

  • B.S., Building Engineering and Construction — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Civil Engineering — University of Michigan
  • Licensed Professional Engineer — New Jersey, Connecticut, and Missouri
  • Licensed Professional Planner and Building Inspector — New Jersey

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