Forensic Engineering Services
Experienced in both fire investigations and in electrical/mechanical accidents, forensic engineer Rick Franklin offers a wide range of services to insurance companies and defense attorneys. With each of the services below, you’ll receive a thorough, unbiased report detailing Rick’s findings based on all available evidence.
Fire Investigations
- Determines cause and origin of residential and commercial fires
- Analyzes burn patterns and witness’s statements
- Examines and tests equipment in area of fire origin
- Identifies critical evidence and removes for storage
- Produces detailed reports with photographic evidence
- Provides litigation support and expert testimony
- Reviews and critiques other expert reports
Accident Reconstruction
- Visits accident scene and interviews witnesses
- Collects critical data and roadway evidence
- Incorporates computerized analysis of crush indentations
- Determines vehicle speeds and movements prior to impact
- Produces detailed reports with photographic evidence
- Provides litigation support and expert testimony
- Reviews and critiques other expert reports
Personal Injury and Product Defects
- Analyzes equipment and tests functionality
- Videotapes operation when appropriate
- Interviews witnesses and reviews design data
- Disassembles equipment to determine cause of failure
- Produces detailed reports with photographic evidence
- Provides litigation support and expert testimony
- Reviews and critiques other expert reports
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In this cooking carelessness fire, Rick found rings on the bottom of this pan that matched the electric burner element upon which the pan was sitting.
"I have always appreciated your work and knew that I could depend on and receive the very best in investigations and reports."
--Worker's Compensation adjuster in Indiana
Rick represented the manufacturer of this semi-trailer in a trial in Canton, Ohio.
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