About Us

Who We Are
What We Do
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Who We Are

Established in July 2004 by Sean Kane, Safety Research & Strategies, Inc., is staffed with research professionals who specialize in safety matters.

Mr. Kane began his work in 1991 with the Center for Auto Safety, the advocacy organization established by Ralph Nader in Washington D.C. As a co-founder of Strategic Safety, and later, as president of Safety Research & Strategies, Mr. Kane has remained at the forefront of safety issues and trends, from Electronic Stability Control to aging tires. He continues to offer unique solutions to the problems of investigating and analyzing product defects and to federal agency investigations and rulemakings

Mr. Kane’s work on behalf of clients and the public has prompted federal investigations, aided in the successful resolution of important litigation, and alerted the public of significant vehicle safety hazards. His investigations and analyses of defects have led to recalls of millions of vehicles and components that have inflicted serious and deadly injuries to consumers, ranging from heater core ruptures, engine fires, failed electronics, and tires.

Mr. Kane was instrumental in revealing the Ford Explorer/Firestone tire debacle in the U.S. His research exposed Ford’s overseas recalls to the public in July 2000 and led to three campaigns to recall the tires. In 2006, subsequent research revealed that unused Firestone spares, never replaced in the 2000 and 2001 recalls, were being put into service, only to fail quickly causing more rollover deaths and serious injuries. As a result, Firestone launched an owner re-notification program in July 2006.

Mr. Kane is the founder of the Vehicle Safety Information Resource Center, a company that provides researchers with the tools to locate and obtain vehicle safety data and documents from government sources, he is the editor of The Safety Record, a bi-monthly publication that covers the “inside baseball” of motor vehicle and product safety, and co-chairs the CDC-sponsored Massachusetts Prevent Injury Now! Network, a group that supports injury prevention efforts as the state level.

Mr. Kane is a frequent source and commentator to the broadcast and print media and his work continues to serve as the foundation for successful identification and resolution of many vehicle and product safety matters.

SRS research staff includes Tony Di Viesti Esq., BSME, Melanie MacDonald, Ann Boudreau, Lauri Stevenson MLS, Ellen Liberman, Felix Click MLIS, Marilyn Charest, Brad Pugh, Sharon Mitchell, and Ryan Gousie

SRS also maintains contractors in Detroit, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

What We Do

Safety Research, Investigation and Analysis:

Need to know who knew what, when, and where about a safety issue? Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. can help. Our reach extends globally and includes world-wide literature, regulations and rules, government and non-government databases on crashes, injuries, recalls, investigations, noncompliance, similar claims/complaints, litigation, as well as manufacturing marketing claims and product specifications.

Safety Strategies:

Need to resolve a safety matter? Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. can help. Drawing on experience from successful past campaigns, SRS structures and implements plans to address safety matters working with federal and state government and a wide range of non-government entities in order to reduce and prevent injuries and death from known hazards. Our unique understanding and involvement in safety matters allows SRS to draw on wide-ranging and disparate resources to achieve results.

Need to promote safety? Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. can help. SRS works with companies whose products or designs enhance safety to develop and implement strategies for success. SRS develops effective communications and education strategies that translate to tangible results.

Vehicle Inspections and Case TriageTM

How do you decide to pursue litigation against a manufacturer without first investing substantial costs? Let Safety Research & Strategies perform a Vehicle Inspection and Case TriageTM to help you evaluate and understand the potential issues even before you file a case.

What Is Case TriageTM?

  • Vehicle Interior and Exterior
  • Damage Analysis
  • Occupant Restraint & System Data
  • Tire Data
  • Accident Facts
  • Vehicle Complaints, Recalls, and Investigations
  • Components Evaluation
  • Crash Analysis
  • Case Theory(s)
  • Pros & Cons of Pursuing a Product
  • Liability Case Based on Evidence and Facts
  • Detailed Photo & Video Portfolio of the Accident Vehicle(s)
  • Easy to Read, Searchable Electronic Inspection Report
  • Flat Fee for a Full Day of Triage Services

Our Clients

Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. clients include attorneys, engineering firms, supplier companies, media, and government. SRS works with organizations and entities interested in improved vehicle and product safety.