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When You Need A Mechanical Engineering Expert, Call Thomas Baker, P.E. For Expert Testimony. Get Expert Testimony, Detailed Analysis, & Reliable Insights from a Professional Expert. Our forensic engineering experts evaluate matters about civil, construction, and structural issues and serve as expert witnesses in court.

A forensic engineer expert witness is a professional who uses their engineering expertise to help courts understand the technical causes of failures in legal proceedings. They are often called upon in cases involving construction defects, equipment failures, or catastrophic events.

Forensic engineers are experts in a variety of engineering fields, including mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and chemical. They can provide testimony, expert reports, case review and evaluation, and counsel in a variety of legal matters, including product liability, construction defect, personal injury, fire investigation, and workplace safety.

Forensic engineers collect data, visit the site of an accident, and investigate the components of the failure. They use physical evidence, witness testimony, law enforcement reports, and other documentation to determine the cause of an accident.

Providing Clarity and Credibility for Your Case. Contact Me Today. Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Services. As a forensic engineering expert witness, I have a background in engineering, as well as experience in analyzing technical data to determine causes of accidents, failures, and other incidents.

What is a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness?

The background of a forensic engineering expert witness will vary greatly depending on the product and technology involved in a case. In general, a forensic engineering expert witness has an engineering discipline degree (i.e., mechanical engineering, materials engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, or electrical engineering), along with extensive experience in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and/or laboratory testing. The chosen expert may be a member of an industry association, such as the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).

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Providing expert witnesses, code review teams, and engineering support precisely tailored to the unique specifications of your matter. Representing the plaintiff or defendant, when the need for a forensic investigation expert arises, top litigation firms call on Thomas Baker, P.E. Engineer at Forensic Engineering, PLLC | Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Case Examples:

Electrocution Accident

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction management liability analysis for insurance companies

NFPA’s Life Safety Code

Forensic Analysis of a control system failure

Fire Investigation by a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

Traffic Accident Reconstruction

Root Cause of a Building Systems’ HVAC Corrosion Issues

Safety Engineering

Forensic Electrical Engineering Methodology

Construction Defect Issues

Any Type of Matter Requiring Forensic Engineering expertise

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness FAQ’s?

What does a Forensic Engineer do?

They investigate accidents, product failures, and structural issues by examining physical evidence, analyzing data, and reconstructing events to determine the root cause of a failure, often with the goal of identifying potential liability in legal cases.

What types of cases might require a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness?

Product liability lawsuits, construction accidents, industrial accidents, vehicle collision investigations, building collapses, electrical fires, and more.

What qualifications should a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness have?

A strong background in relevant engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.), professional engineering license, significant experience in field investigations, familiarity with legal procedures, and the ability to clearly communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

What kind of evidence does a Forensic Engineer analyze?

Physical evidence like damaged components, accident scene photographs, design documents, maintenance records, witness statements, and technical data.

What is the typical process for a forensic engineering investigation?

Site visit to collect evidence, review documentation, conduct laboratory testing if necessary, analyze data, develop a theory of failure, and prepare a detailed report outlining findings and conclusions.

What is the difference between a "failure analysis" and an "accident reconstruction"?

Failure analysis focuses on determining the cause of a component or system failure, while accident reconstruction seeks to understand the sequence of events leading to an accident by analyzing physical evidence and witness testimonies.

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