Kelley S. Adamson, M.E.,P.E.

President/CEO

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With more than 40 years of experience, Kelley has established himself as a respected leader in accident reconstruction and civil engineering. His combination of advanced education, hands-on field experience, extensive crash testing involvement, and expert witness experience continues to benefit both litigation teams and the engineers he mentors at Adamson Engineering.

  • Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

    While attending Texas A&M University, Kelley served as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) and the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). His research focused on computer simulation of vehicle collisions and computer modeling of structural components. During this time, he also participated in numerous crash tests conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute.

  • • Professional Engineer (PE)

    • Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR)

  • Kelley has specialized in traffic accident investigation and reconstruction since 1983 and is recognized as an expert in:

    • Accident Reconstruction

    • Human Factors

    • Commercial vehicle and heavy truck crashes

    • Motorcycle collisions

    • Bicycle collisions

    • Pedestrian accidents

    • Highway and roadway design

    • Bridge design and construction

    • Roadway construction and maintenance

    • Civil engineering design and analysis

    He has been qualified as an expert witness in courts throughout Texas and Louisiana and has been retained by law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies across the United States.

  • Kelley's introduction to accident reconstruction began during graduate school and developed into a lifelong career spanning more than four decades.

    Over the course of his career, he has:

    • Investigated and reconstructed thousands of collisions

    • Conducted numerous crash tests for litigation and research purposes

    • Provided expert analysis and testimony in complex transportation-related cases

    • Led teams of engineers and reconstruction specialists

    • Assisted attorneys, insurance carriers, and governmental entities nationwide

    Prior to completing his engineering degrees, Kelley gained hands-on industry experience as:

    • Automotive Mechanic

    • Construction Surveyor

    • Assistant Construction Superintendent

    These early experiences provided practical knowledge of vehicle systems, roadway construction, maintenance, and engineering design that continues to inform his reconstruction work today.

  • Kelley has participated in and led numerous crash testing and research initiatives throughout his career.

    Notable Contributions

    • Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Practices (AIRP) Committee.

    • Served as Chairman of the Steering Committee for WREX 2000, overseeing motorcycle and vehicle crash testing programs.

    • Presented motorcycle crash test findings at the SAE World Congress in 2002.

    • Presented vehicle crash test research at the Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (TAARS) Conference.

    • Participated in motorcycle crash testing involving 20 motorcycles for the 2017 ARC-CSI Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    • Published multiple technical articles in Collision Magazine.

    His ongoing involvement in research, testing, and professional education has contributed to advancements in accident reconstruction methodologies and best practices across the industry.

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