DAMAGE CONSULTANT A NEED OR A LUXURY?
The insurance industry is experiencing higher and higher costs due to structural and natural disaster related incidences. Without careful, consistent investigation and reporting of cause and effect by a trained field professional, minimizing costs and damage claims is sometimes difficult. Utilization of a Professional Engineer is far from a luxury and becoming more of a necessity every day.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
DETERMINATION OF CAUSE OF FAILURE
An assessment of the cause of failure can determine true liability. John H. Lawrence is dedicated to making honest, accurate engineering judgments based on compilation of site information, laboratory tests, and historical data. Initial inspection of debris combined with laboratory testing can provide pinpoint accuracy in determining cause of failure. After careful analysis of all components, John will assess the cause of failure, support his assessment both in oral and written form, and provide his client with supplemental, documented information as support evidence of his findings.
EVALUATION OF SCOPE OF DAMAGE
Structural evaluations of damage require assessment of salvage ability, determination of replacement cost, and feasibility of reconstruction. John H. Lawrence brings estimation and evaluation experience combined with practical construction knowledge to this phase of the consultation.
RECONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Monitoring actual reconstruction processes involves the overseeing of contractor charges, purchases, labor and equipment. In each area, John brings the experience of actual resource management from his prior business enterprises making his ability to analyze and forecast expenses and time frames as well as to defray and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
Costs for changes, improvements and expediting will be separated from the "as was" construction making accurate detailing of expenses throughout the project easily attainable. Whether detailed onsite monitoring or occasional inspections are required, John's services provide time saving and cost efficient project monitoring throughout all phases of construction.
EXPERT TESTIMONY
Although it is preferable for all insurance and legal cases to be settled without court litigation, on those occasions when expert testimony is required, John H. Lawrence is prepared to analyze data and report observations and conclusions impartially, clearly and concisely. Exhibits, photographs, functional models, drawings, and slides can be used to supplement testimony providing reliability and documentation in the courtroom setting. John has been recognized as an expert witness in federal, state, and local court.