Forensic Litigation Services by Origin and Cause

Identifying the cause of a fire or explosion requires a team of experienced forensic engineering experts. Whether it's an electrical or mechanical failure, an explosion, or a product defect, the team at Origin and Cause can help determine the origin of a fire and develop a repair plan that minimizes the environmental impact. Visit https://origin-and-cause.com/experts/ for more info.

• Forensic engineering experts are often retained in product liability cases. In addition, they can also provide expert witness testimony in state and federal courts. During a fire investigation, forensic experts may collect, examine, and analyze evidence, including physical evidence, witness statements, and electronic evidence. Some experts may also use destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Fire-origin expert witnesses are often able to identify accelerants, fire patterns, and other factors that can help determine the source of a fire.
• Origin and Cause has an experienced team of forensic engineering experts, whose experience in the industry spans over a decade. The group's expertise ranges across a variety of engineering disciplines, including structural forensics, fire origin and cause analysis, engineering failure analysis, product design, and electrical failure analysis. This expertise allows the team to examine a wide range of products and equipment, including appliances, automobiles, and buildings.
• Origin and Cause offers a full range of services, including fire origin and cause analysis, structural condition assessments, and construction litigation support. The firm's experts are highly trained to identify potential problems and can provide drawings and costings for repairs and maintenance. In addition, the company's LEED(r) Accredited Professional can help clients earn LEED designations on their buildings.
• Origin and Cause is Canada's largest consulting forensic engineering firm. The firm's engineers have performed more than 30000 forensic investigations and are a trusted leader in the industry. Their team has an average of 25 years of experience. Their experts have expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. They also have an average of 15 years of industry experience, including work in consulting, engineering firms, and manufacturing.
• Origin and Cause's expertise includes the analysis of fire origin and cause, including fire patterns, identifying accelerants, and analyzing evidence. The firm's expert witnesses have a variety of backgrounds, including fire science, personal injury, and hazardous chemicals.
• Whether it's a fire, explosion, or product defect, a forensic engineer can provide detailed reports. These reports can be used as evidence in state or federal court, and can also serve as evidence for insurance adjusters. Detailed expert reports can also serve as expert witness testimony.
• Fire origin and cause analysis is a highly regulated area of forensic engineering. The standards for fire investigation are focused on the qualifications of fire investigators and on the methods they use. In addition, fire origin and cause experts have extensive knowledge of the fire protection codes, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033.

The Bottom Line :

Origin and Cause's team of experts has completed more than 1100 cases, ranging from automobile and building fires to structural failures. The company's leadership team includes Dr. Zachary J. Jason, who is a West Point graduate and a Senior Project Engineer. Their team also includes John L. Schumacher and Tim Abujawdeh, who have more than a decade of structural engineering experience.