Forensic Engineering Services
At PALMER ENGINEERING & FORENSICS, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet your engineering and safety needs efficiently and effectively. Our skilled team specializes in electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural engineering, providing in-depth failure analysis, litigation support, consultation, and design services. We also provide exceptional safety consulting and training to ensure that your organization maintains the highest standards of workplace safety.
Whether you need us to assess compliance with safety regulations, develop a robust safety program, or deliver impactful safety training, we are dedicated to your success. Get in touch with us to learn more about our forensic engineering services.
Forensic Engineering
Litigation Support
We provide clarity and insight to our clients involved in litigation. Our staff is well-credentialed and experienced as forensic engineering expert witnesses. Our experts have assisted in numerous legal matters, including subrogation, product liability, construction defect, intellectual property, and class action cases. Our clients include both plaintiff and defense counsel, and we have been involved in matters ranging in value from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars.
We are available to investigate and prepare detailed incident reports for litigation, and our team has testified in both deposition and trial settings. Throughout the process, our professionals strive to communicate even the most complex principles in the clearest and most comprehensible manner possible.
Our engineering litigation support services include the following:
- Accident Reconstruction
- Failure Cause & Origin Analysis
- Document Review
- Expert Report Preparation, Rebuttal, & Testimony
- Construction Defect Analysis
- Product Liability Analysis
- Analysis of Safety Policies, Procedures, & Activities
- Evaluation of Construction Management & Contract Disputes
Insurance Support
When the insurance industry needs to understand the technical aspects of a claim, our multidisciplinary team of engineers is ready to lend a hand. We have worked with property insurers, liability insurers, and workers’ compensation insurers to explain the root cause of product failures, incidents, accidents, or property damage.
If a loss is associated with fire damage, electrical problems, water damage, structural damage, business interruption, or personal injury, the technical expertise of our engineers can help quickly and completely resolve the claim. Our quality reports and experience as expert witnesses are strong assets in the event that the claim evolves into subrogation or other litigation.
Our insurance support services include the following:
- Cause & Origin Analysis of Failures Leading to Claims
- Fire & Explosion
- Water Loss
- Workplace Injuries
- Roofing Damage
- Drainage Issues
- Plumbing
- Power Interruption
- Electrical or Electronic Equipment Failure
- Scene Investigations
- Report Preparation
- Repair Design
Electrical Failure/Injury
Coming Soon
Power interruption
Coming Soon
Fire or Explosion
Coming Soon
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Coming Soon
Injury & Biomechanics
Coming Soon
Water/Plumbing Loss
Coming Soon
HVAC & Gas Systems
Coming Soon
Oil & Gas
Coming Soon
Roof/Structural Damage
Coming Soon
Foundation Damage/Movement
Coming Soon
Water Intrusion
Coming Soon
Drainage Issues
Coming Soon
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Get the most effective electrical failure analysis and litigation support possible with the help of our electrical engineering team. Headed by John A. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I., our electrical engineering team has an extensive background in electrical forensics, electrical power systems, electrical safety, and experimental research. Trust our expertise in electrical failure and incident analysis for troubleshooting and litigation support for cases involving:
- Electrical Equipment Failures
- Power Line Contacts
- Arc Flash Incidents
- Electrocutions
- Electrical Fires
- Power System Failures
- Industrial Power or Control System Malfunctions
- Electrical Safety System Failures
- Static Electricity
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Mechanical Engineering
Led by Mr. Todd Reeder, M.Sc., P.E., C.F.E.I., our mechanical engineering team has a broad and deep knowledge of vehicle accident reconstruction (VAR), biomechanics, gas systems, gas-related fires and explosions, plumbing/water losses, and more. Consult with us on property loss claims or for litigation support on cases involving:
⦁ Event Data Recorder (EDR) Downloads
⦁ Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
⦁ Biomechanics Engineering/Analysis
⦁ Vehicle Fires
⦁ Structural Fires
⦁ Gas System Failures
⦁ HVAC System Malfunctions
⦁ Plumbing/Water Losses
⦁ Roof Claims & Inspections
Civil & Structural Engineering
We have the experience and dedication to carry out everything from loss evaluations to litigation support to the design of remedial measures. Our civil and structural engineering team is headed by Mr. Jed Larsen, P.E., and Mr. J.R. Koehler, who bring extensive backgrounds in civil and structural forensic engineering, including experience in structural design, repair design, and experimental research.
We are able to provide litigation support, consultations for the improvement of an industrial facility, evaluations for any types of loss related to buildings, mines, or other structures, and repair/remediation design. Contact us for help with any of the following:
- Roof Collapses
- Hail/Wind Damage
- Foundation Movement
- Window Leakage
- Water Intrusion
- Plumbing System & Component Failures
- Parking & Roadway Surface Failures
Additionally, we are able to offer a wide variety of non-forensic civil and structural engineering support:
- Structural System Modification & Repair Design (Residential, Commercial, or Industrial)
- Contract Review & Administration
- Foundation & Structural Design
- Project Management
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Engineering Consulting
Get the expert consulting services you need before or during any engineering project. We can work directly with your teams while providing an outside, independent perspective. We are able to assist with projects of any scale. Thanks to our multidisciplinary background, you can depend on us for a wide range of engineering projects:
- Design Review
- Safety Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Evaluation & Improvement
- Repair Design
- Design of Experiments
- Product Evaluation & Proof of Concept Testing
- Field Engineering & Project Engineering Support
- Owner’s Representative for Construction Projects
Design & Analysis
We also apply our extensive engineering expertise toward design and analysis where no failure has occurred, such as in the following instances:
- Power System Protection & Relay Coordination (Utility, Industrial or Commercial)
- Industrial Power System Evaluation & Energy Audits
- Electrical Equipment Safety Evaluation
- Electrical Product Evaluation & Testing
- Design of Experiments for Product Testing
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Electrical Safety Evaluation
- Design Review
- Electrical System Modification & Repair Design
- Repair Design
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Safety
Safety Consulting
Through decades of experience in the investigation of accidents and failures, we have repeatedly observed the critical importance of effective implementation and compliance with appropriate safety procedures and protocols. Our safety team, led by our Director of Safety and Training, Jon M. Wickizer, is prepared to provide support for your safety program.
We can assist you in evaluating the current state of your safety program, including assessing the culture of safety within your organization and the compliance of your documentation with relevant safety regulations. Our team is eager to assist you in evaluating the leading indicators of workplace safety issues and aid you in developing policies, procedures, and practices that will change how your organizational mindset considers safety and safe practices.
Our safety consulting includes:
⦁ Safety Regulation Compliance Audits
⦁ Workplace Safety Observations & Cultural Assessment
⦁ Evaluation of Injury & Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP)
⦁ Improvement of Company Safety Manuals & Tracking Programs
⦁ Safety Leadership Training
⦁ On-Site Safety Administration
⦁ Incident Evaluation & Post-Incident Safety Program Review
Safety Training
An integral part of any safety program is ensuring that all workers and supervisors have effective training. Our lead Safety Instructor, Ron W. Lindsay, has developed course materials that will take your safety training up to the next level.
With our considerable experience in the fields of education, safety, failure analysis, and fieldwork, we are able to provide an unsurpassed training experience that will truly impact the safety perspective of all participating team members. Please see our Education page for more details about the safety training that we provide.
Forensic Engineering
Litigation Support
We provide clarity and insight to our clients involved in litigation. Our staff is well-credentialed and experienced as forensic engineering expert witnesses. Our experts have assisted in numerous legal matters, including subrogation, product liability, construction defect, intellectual property, and class action cases. Our clients include both plaintiff and defense counsel, and we have been involved in matters ranging in value from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars.
We are available to investigate and prepare detailed incident reports for litigation, and our team has testified in both deposition and trial settings. Throughout the process, our professionals strive to communicate even the most complex principles in the clearest and most comprehensible manner possible.
Our engineering litigation support services include the following:
- Accident Reconstruction
- Failure Cause & Origin Analysis
- Document Review
- Expert Report Preparation, Rebuttal, & Testimony
- Construction Defect Analysis
- Product Liability Analysis
- Analysis of Safety Policies, Procedures, & Activities
- Evaluation of Construction Management & Contract Disputes
Insurance Support
When the insurance industry needs to understand the technical aspects of a claim, our multidisciplinary team of engineers is ready to lend a hand. We have worked with property insurers, liability insurers, and workers’ compensation insurers to explain the root cause of product failures, incidents, accidents, or property damage.
If a loss is associated with fire damage, electrical problems, water damage, structural damage, business interruption, or personal injury, the technical expertise of our engineers can help quickly and completely resolve the claim. Our quality reports and experience as expert witnesses are strong assets in the event that the claim evolves into subrogation or other litigation.
Our insurance support services include the following:
- Cause & Origin Analysis of Failures Leading to Claims
- Fire & Explosion
- Water Loss
- Workplace Injuries
- Roofing Damage
- Drainage Issues
- Plumbing
- Power Interruption
- Electrical or Electronic Equipment Failure
- Scene Investigations
- Report Preparation
- Repair Design
Electrical Failure/Injury
Coming Soon
Power interruption
Coming Soon
Fire or Explosion
Coming Soon
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Coming Soon
Injury & Biomechanics
Coming Soon
Water/Plumbing Loss
Coming Soon
HVAC & Gas Systems
Coming Soon
Oil & Gas
Coming Soon
Roof/Structural Damage
Coming Soon
Foundation Damage/Movement
Coming Soon
Water Intrusion
Coming Soon
Drainage Issues
Coming Soon
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Get the most effective electrical failure analysis and litigation support possible with the help of our electrical engineering team. Headed by John A. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I., our electrical engineering team has an extensive background in electrical forensics, electrical power systems, electrical safety, and experimental research. Trust our expertise in electrical failure and incident analysis for troubleshooting and litigation support for cases involving:
- Electrical Equipment Failures
- Power Line Contacts
- Arc Flash Incidents
- Electrocutions
- Electrical Fires
- Power System Failures
- Industrial Power or Control System Malfunctions
- Electrical Safety System Failures
- Static Electricity
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Mechanical Engineering
Led by Mr. Todd Reeder, M.Sc., P.E., C.F.E.I., our mechanical engineering team has a broad and deep knowledge of vehicle accident reconstruction (VAR), biomechanics, gas systems, gas-related fires and explosions, plumbing/water losses, and more. Consult with us on property loss claims or for litigation support on cases involving:
- Event Data Recorder (EDR) Downloads
- Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
- Biomechanics Engineering/Analysis
- Vehicle Fires
- Structural Fires
- Gas System Failures
- HVAC System Malfunctions
- Plumbing/Water Losses
- Roof Claims & Inspections
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Civil & Structural Engineering
We have the experience and dedication to carry out everything from loss evaluations to litigation support to the design of remedial measures. Our civil and structural engineering team is headed by Mr. Jed Larsen, P.E., and Mr. J.R. Koehler, who bring extensive backgrounds in civil and structural forensic engineering, including experience in structural design, repair design, and experimental research.
We are able to provide litigation support, consultations for the improvement of an industrial facility, evaluations for any types of loss related to buildings, mines, or other structures, and repair/remediation design. Contact us for help with any of the following:
- Roof Collapses
- Hail/Wind Damage
- Foundation Movement
- Window Leakage
- Water Intrusion
- Plumbing System & Component Failures
- Parking & Roadway Surface Failures
Additionally, we are able to offer a wide variety of non-forensic civil and structural engineering support:
- Structural System Modification & Repair Design (Residential, Commercial, or Industrial)
- Contract Review & Administration
- Foundation & Structural Design
- Project Management
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Engineering Consulting
Get the expert consulting services you need before or during any engineering project. We can work directly with your teams while providing an outside, independent perspective. We are able to assist with projects of any scale. Thanks to our multidisciplinary background, you can depend on us for a wide range of engineering projects:
- Design Review
- Safety Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Evaluation & Improvement
- Repair Design
- Design of Experiments
- Product Evaluation & Proof of Concept Testing
- Field Engineering & Project Engineering Support
- Owner’s Representative for Construction Projects
Design & Analysis
We also apply our extensive engineering expertise toward design and analysis where no failure has occurred, such as in the following instances:
- Power System Protection & Relay Coordination (Utility, Industrial or Commercial)
- Industrial Power System Evaluation & Energy Audits
- Electrical Equipment Safety Evaluation
- Electrical Product Evaluation & Testing
- Design of Experiments for Product Testing
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Electrical Safety Evaluation
- Design Review
- Electrical System Modification & Repair Design
- Repair Design
We invite you to browse some examples of projects that we have completed on our Case Studies page.
Safety
Safety Consulting
Through decades of experience in the investigation of accidents and failures, we have repeatedly observed the critical importance of effective implementation and compliance with appropriate safety procedures and protocols. Our safety team, led by our Director of Safety and Training, Ron W. Lindsay, is prepared to provide support for your safety program.
We can assist you in evaluating the current state of your safety program, including assessing the culture of safety within your organization and the compliance of your documentation with relevant safety regulations. Our team is eager to assist you in evaluating the leading indicators of workplace safety issues and aid you in developing policies, procedures, and practices that will change how your organizational mindset considers safety and safe practices.
Our safety consulting includes:
- Safety Regulation Compliance Audits
- Workplace Safety Observations & Cultural Assessment
- Evaluation of Injury & Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP)
- Improvement of Company Safety Manuals & Tracking Programs
- Safety Leadership Training
- On-Site Safety Administration
- Incident Evaluation & Post-Incident Safety Program Review
Safety Training
An integral part of any safety program is ensuring that all workers and supervisors have effective training. Our lead Safety Instructor, Ron W. Lindsay, has developed course materials that will take your safety training up to the next level.
With our considerable experience in the fields of education, safety, failure analysis, and fieldwork, we are able to provide an unsurpassed training experience that will truly impact the safety perspective of all participating team members. Please see our Education page for more details about the safety training that we provide.