U.S. Forensic can perform product liability evaluations to determine if a loss is a result of poor design, a manufacturing defect, or operator error. Our engineers can utilize U.S. Forensic’s Engineering Laboratory to conduct testing or can provide an onsite evaluation.
Product Liability Evaluations
Our mechanical engineers evaluate safety guarded equipment to determine if the guards or safety measures were engaged, if proper signage was posted, and if the machine/equipment was designed properly. In addition to evaluating safety guarded equipment and machines, we can also evaluate plumbing components, electrical components, oil and gas equipment, industrial and farm equipment, automotive components, and tires. Please access our Heavy Equipment, Automotive, and Engineering Laboratory pages for more information.
Engineering Laboratory
Items such as plumbing components, water filters, small appliances, and electrical components can be shipped to our laboratory for a comprehensive evaluation. Our U.S. Forensic Laboratory Services Packet has more information about this service.
Our experts’ work has been recognized in various publications. U.S. Forensic has published product liability articles in Subrogator Magazine, including Documenting Installation During Product Liability Investigations & Water Heater Connector Failures.
Featured Experts for this Forensic Service
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kevin Cronan, P.E., CFI, CFEI, CVFI | Professional Engineer/Fire Investigator |
| 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 |
| Dennis H. Dyl, P.E., CFEI, CFI, CVFI | Professional Engineer / Fire Investigator |
| Yorgos Gaitantzis, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| David Gomez, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Matthew Ivory, P.E. | Professional Engineer / Accident Reconstructionist |
| Ted Kaplon, P.E. | Professional Engineer / Fire Investigator |
| Stephen O’Flynn O’Brien | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer / Metallurgist |
| Alejandro Rivas, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jeffrey Stark, P.E., CFL | Professional Engineer / Certified Forensic Locksmith |
