What Happens to the Forensic Engineering Report After We Submit It: How Our Findings Move Through the Claims Process
We spend days, sometimes weeks, investigating a loss, analyzing the evidence, and writing a report that documents what happened, what caused it, and what it will take to fix. Then we submit it to the insurance carrier, and from our perspective, the report enters a process that most of our clients (property owners, building managers, […]
Why Insurance Carriers Hire Forensic Engineers — and What Happens During the Inspection
If you’re a property owner dealing with an insurance claim and you learn that the carrier is sending a forensic engineer to inspect your property, your first reaction is probably some combination of confusion and concern. Most people have never encountered a forensic engineer before, and the word “forensic” makes it sound like someone suspects […]
The Role of Forensic Engineering in Court Cases: How Expert Testimony Can Make or Break a Case
The Intersection of Engineering and the Law Forensic engineering serves as a bridge between technical expertise and legal understanding. When property loss or damage leads to legal disputes, the precise, scientifically-backed testimony of a forensic engineer can be pivotal in the courtroom. Their expert insights help to translate complex engineering principles into evidence that judges […]