The failure of materials, products, structures or components can be a part of life and can lead to injury, property damage, and considerable financial loss. Businesses face significant risks that threaten their operation and their survival.

Whether they are the injured party, or whether their product or service is suspected of causing harm to others, businesses and their insurers need timely, thorough and accurate engineering analyses of failures and events.

LWG's Forensic Investigation Services provides this analysis. We use sophisticated inspection, testing, modeling, and analytical techniques. Our experts also provide technical review, standard and code compliance analysis, and more to identify the causes of accidents and failures, and if applicable, the responsible party. Our licensed engineers and scientists can assist with many different types of incidents, including:

Electrical Fires

Structural fires, including residential, commercial and industrial buildings
Equipment fires, including industrial equipment, heavy machinery, boiler machinery
Boats and marine products
Personal, commercial and industrial vehicles

Product Liability

Mechanical
Construction cranes and heavy equipment
Mechanical defects
Gas-fired appliances and equipment
Machinery guarding and safety equipment

Electrical
Electrical wiring and distribution systems
Household appliances, office equipment and industrial machinery
Building systems, including HVAC, elevators, energy management and alarm systems
Electrical Contact and Electrocution