FORENSIC ENGINEERING
IFIC offers Forensic Engineering Services in the Midwest. Our lab spaces provide the perfect environment for our engineers to conduct their investigations. Applying engineering principles, technical expertise, and scientific methods, engineers work to determine the root failure in a component or mechanism that may have caused or progressed a loss due to fire.
FORENSIC ENGINEERING
IFIC offers Forensic Engineering Services in the Midwest. Our lab spaces provide the perfect environment for our engineers to conduct their investigations. Applying engineering principles, technical expertise, and scientific methods, engineers work to determine the root failure in a component or mechanism that may have caused or progressed a loss due to fire.
Forensic Engineering at IFIC
At IFIC, we specialize in two common areas of engineering: mechanical and electrical. Forensic engineering is crucial to understanding the inner workings of systems and devices, and can help pinpoint exactly where a failure happened that may have caused or progressed to a fire. Engineering combines the worlds of technology and science, which is necessary to understand the complexities of fire-related incidents. IFIC engineers are experienced in court proceedings and subrogation.
Aspects of Forensic Engineering
- Investigation: Forensic engineers examine damaged components, study documentation, and interview witnesses to understand the events leading up to the incident.
- Analysis: Forensic engineers analyze collected evidence to determine the underlying causes of the failure or incident. This could involve examining materials, stress analysis, structural calculations, simulations, and other engineering techniques.
- Documentation: Forensic engineers create detailed reports that document their findings and analyses. These reports are often used in legal proceedings and insurance claims.
- Expert Testimony: In legal cases related to engineering failures, forensic engineers may provide expert testimony in court. Their testimony helps judges and juries understand the technical aspects of the case and the findings of their investigations.
- Collaboration: Forensic engineering often requires collaboration with other experts, such as lawyers, insurance professionals, law enforcement, and other technical specialists.
