Forensic Engineering

Finding the answers you need when it matters most. We have spent the last 20 years working with attorneys, public adjusters, and consumers through hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, Gustav, Rita, Francis, Jeanne, and Charlie to name a few. Providing water and wind intrusion reports, EIFS inspections, thermal imaging (inferred inspections) weather reports, building code compliancy reports, faulty construction reports, exterior envelope inspections, and expert witness services.

What is Forensic Engineering?
Forensic engineering is the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury or damage to property.

The consequences of failure are dealt with by the law of product liability. The field also deals with retracing processes and procedures leading to accidents in operation of vehicles or machinery. The subject is applied most commonly in civil law cases, although may be of use in criminal law cases.

Generally the purpose of a Forensic engineering investigation is to locate cause or causes of failure with a view to improve performance or life of a component, or to assist a court in determining the facts of an accident. It can also involve investigation of intellectual property claims, especially patents.