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Automotive SIU Evaluations

SIU Evaluations

U.S. Forensic provides special investigation units (SIU) with fact-based evidence needed to assess cases.   We conduct automotive and property SIU evaluations to determine how a loss occurred and whether or not the evidence matches with what is being reported.

Damage Consistency SIU Evaluations

SIU Evaluations

Material Transfer

Our experts perform damage consistency evaluations to identify whether or not damage could have been caused as described.  These evaluations may include:

  • Suspicious vehicle Collisions
  • Low Speed Collisions
  • Engine, transmission, or fuel system failures
  • Hail or wind damage to vehicles or buildings
  • Flood damage to vehicles or buildings

Key, Transponder, and Engine immobilizer Analysis

Our experts conduct key, transponder, anti-theft, and engine immobilizer systems analysis to determine how a vehicle was stolen and whether a key was used, duplicated, or the engine immobilizer was bypassed.  These SIU evaluations may also include testing of fluids and major mechanical components to determine pre-theft or pre-fire vehicle condition.  For more information, visit our Key Analysis & Post-Theft Evaluations page.  You may also access our News and Events page to learn more about our Certified Forensic Locksmith, Mr. Jeff Stark, P.E., CFL.

EDR & Infotainment System Imaging

In addition to evaluating the scene, vehicle condition, diagnostic information, and other evidence, our engineers can image crash and infotainment data.  For more information, access our website pages on Infotainment Downloads and Crash Data Recorders.

Airbags

Our experts inspect airbags to identify counterfeits, investigate fake airbag deployments, and exploring other fraudulent activities associated with airbags.  Our experts authored an article featured in SIU Today, Counterfeit Airbags: How Do You Know and Why Should You Care?.

Vandalism Evaluations

Our SIU related evaluations include assessing vandalism claims.  For vehicles and heavy equipment, our engineers assess the the facts of the case and gather evidence to assist clients in making a determination.  These may include fuel contamination cases, property defacing, or damage to mechanical systems.    Our experts can also evaluate damage to property  such as water damage to determine if the evidence points to a recent vandalism event or a long term issue.

SIU Evaluations

Vandalism evaluation – keyed with trunk open

SIU Evaluations

View of key marks with trunk open

 

Featured Experts for this Forensic Service

Name Title
Gabriel Alexander, P.E., ACTAR Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Josh Bourgeois, P.E. Professional Engineer
Kevin Brown, M.E., ACTAR Mechanical Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Daniel Cross, P.E., ACTAR Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Brian Darr, P.E. Professional Engineer / Tire Expert / Fire Investigator
Michael DeHarde, P.E. Partner / Principal Engineer
Mark Droubie, P.E., ACTAR Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Jeremy Hoffpauir, P.E., ACTAR Partner / Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Matthew Ivory, P.E. Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist
Barry Peak, BSME, ACTAR, ASE, CFEI, CVFI Mechanical Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist / Fire Investigator
Jeffrey Stark, P.E., CFL Professional Engineer / Certified Forensic Locksmith
    SIU Evaluations
  • Accident Reconstruction Services
    • Crash Data Recorders
    • Low Speed Impact Cases: Current Challenges & Solutions
    • Recording Vehicle Speed & Distance Traveled
    • Trucking Accident Reconstruction
  • Automotive Evaluations
    • Automotive SIU Evaluations
    • Infotainment Downloads
    • Key Analysis & Post-Theft Evaluations
  • Electrical Evaluations
  • Engineering Laboratory
    • Field & Laboratory Equipment
    • Product Liability Evaluations
  • Environmental Evaluations
    • Asbestos Detection
  • Equipment Evaluations
    • Elevator & Escalator Evaluations
    • HVAC Evaluations
    • Heavy Equipment Failures
  • Fire Investigations
  • Flood Damage Evaluations
  • Marine Evaluations
  • Structural Evaluations
    • Construction Defect
    • Moisture Damage Evaluations
    • Premises Liability Evaluations
    • Roof Damage Assessments
    • Storm Damage Assessments
    • Thermal Imaging Services
  • Tire Failure Analysis

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Metairie, LA 70002
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