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 of 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. Lawrence Forensic Engineering 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, we will assess the cause of failure, support our assessment both in oral and written form, and provide you, the client, with supplemental, documented information as supporting evidence of our findings.
EVALUATION OF SCOPE OF DAMAGE
Structural evaluations of damage require assessment of salvage ability, determination of replacement cost, and feasibility of reconstruction. We bring estimation and evaluation experience combined with practical construction knowledge to this phase of the consultation.
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, we are 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.