All of our investigations are led by a licensed professional engineer that is
qualified to offer legal opinions regarding the case. Our engineers have the
ability to piece together the complex chain of events through on-site investigation
and thorough evaluation of the evidence at the scene. Through years of field-tested
knowledge and design experience, our investigative engineering staff has proven they
have the knowledge to analyze the details, big or small, of all aspects of the
situation in order to determine the precise cause or failure.
Our engineers are trained to apply theoretical understanding and analytical
skills provide a clear and insightful investigation. They have been trained on
courtroom, depostition, and legal procedures. They are trained in the proper
procedures of the collection and storage of evidence. Whether preparing questions
for depositions and cross-examinations, generating reports, or providing expert
witness testimony, our engineers have proven an an indispensable benefit for cases that proceed to trial.
Our engineers have performed investigations ranging from small residential claims large
industrial multiple death accidents. Some of the areas in which we have offered opinions concerned the following:
Residential slab and structural failures
Autmotive/RV fires
Residential fires
NEC code violation analysis
Incendiary fires (arson)
Industrial fires/explosions
Commercial building and restaurant fires
Equipment failures due to damage
Lightning damage
Appliance failures and related fires