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Trusted Credentials – A Forensic Engineering Litigation Firm
Retaining the right expert is vital to any case and can influence the ultimate outcome. Let our experience work for you. What Does a Forensic Engineer Do? To put it simply, forensic engineering is the application of engineering principles and science used in the investigation of failure, more specifically, the failure of a machine, component, material or structure.
I am a qualified engineer that investigates materials, products, structures and components that fail or do not operate as intended. The failure or non-conformance can result in personal injury, property damage, or financial strain and be litigated in a court of law.
A Forensic Engineer uses the scientific method, training, testing, and scientific standards to determine the root-cause and any contributing factors to the accident. All of our consultants are professional engineers, the profession’s highest standard of competence.
Our litigation consultants’ credentials, thoroughness, and objectivity are compelling in the courtroom. We take pride in our commitment to bring you objective analyses and reporting. We are transparent communicators so that you can be confident in your legal approach. Whether on the stand or behind the scenes, we act with integrity and speak with authority.
Forensic engineering is a specialist discipline that links engineering and law, whether civil or criminal. Our forensic engineers are trained in expert witness reporting. We have recognized experts in equipment and structural failures, vehicular incidents, and cost dispute resolution. We have conducted technical investigations, analyzed evidence, and assessed and identified causes of failures and accidents for a diverse portfolio of clients including lawyers, insurers, miners, operators and government agencies.
All forensic engineering investigations are unique and require the thorough approach of an experienced investigator to set an appropriate scope. Investigations generally require a site inspection and laser scanning (where possible), document and records review, research, modelling and testing, analysis, development of opinion, and final reporting.
In our suite of forensic engineering experience, we have conducted investigations into crane and high-risk plant-related accidents (including fatalities), large-scale equipment failure, vehicular accidents, work site construction practices, and transport equipment failure.
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Mechanical Engineer

Expert Witness

Investigation
Why choose FIELD Engineers for Forensic Engineering Services?
Whether you’re dealing with a dispute over a construction defect, a product liability case, a crane accident or a heavy industrial accident, our forensic engineering investigation services can provide the expert analysis and testimony you need. We leverage our extensive experience and cutting-edge technology to uncover the facts, helping you build a robust case.
Training for CEU requirements available on topics like “Slip and Fall Investigations” and “Aerial Work Platform Standards”.
This is not an exhaustive list so please call or send an email about your case and if we can’t help you we’ll be able to make a recommendation as to someone that can.

Fire Causation

Building Code Compliance

OSHA Standards

Manlift Accidents

Rental Fleet

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It includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the laws of tort. The field also deals with retracing processes and procedures leading to accidents in operation of vehicles or machinery. 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. In the US, forensic engineers require a professional engineering license from each state.
A few different examples of forensic engineers being called to investigate an accident are:
A concert stage collapsing and crushing a person underneath before the show
An electric kettle experiencing an electrical failure and causing burns to the owner
A bridge collapsing under the weight of snow and ice despite being deemed safe.
Builders and contractors
Insurance companies
Underwriters
Banks and financial institutions
Auditors
Lawyers and law firms
Government investigators
Project consultants
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