Forensic Engineering
We provide a wealth of services that allow individuals or other interested parties to determine the cause of a failure through an expert determination of the facts.
Expert analysis of structural and product failures
- Electrical, Product & Component Failure
- Vehicle & Machinery
- Appliances & Equipment
- Structural Issues & Collapse
- Storm & Hail Damage
Forensic engineering focused on the details
- Product Failure
- Fire Investigation
- Mechanical Failure
- Storm and Natural Disaster
- Property Damage
Expert evaluations for every engineering challenge
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
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Submit a caseWhat does a forensic engineer do?
A forensic engineer investigates why something failed, whether a structure, product, or component, then determines the cause using recognized methods, documents the findings, and, when needed, testifies to them.
When should I hire a forensic engineer?
As early as possible, ideally before physical evidence is altered or discarded. Early involvement preserves the evidence and strengthens the investigation.
What's the difference between a forensic engineer and a structural engineer?
A structural engineer designs structures; a forensic engineer investigates failures after the fact to determine their cause. ESI's forensic work spans structural, fire, product, and electrical failures.
What types of failures do you investigate?
Fire origin and cause (to NFPA 921), structural failures and collapse, construction defects, and product, component, and electrical failures.
Do you provide expert witness testimony?
Yes. Our licensed Professional Engineers support cases through written reports, opposing-expert review, deposition, and trial testimony. See our litigation support services.
Do you work with insurance adjusters and attorneys?
Yes. Adjusters and attorneys are who we serve most, across the country, with objective, standards-based findings on the cause of a loss.
Our forensic engineering services
Have a loss that needs answers?
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