After an automobile accident, machine failure, or structural disaster, call a forensic engineering consultant from ATS. Our experienced and licensed professional engineers can investigate the origin and cause of fires, crashes, and equipment stoppage. We know our customers value safety and detailed analysis, so a consultant from ATS will deliver a comprehensive and defensible report on what caused a failure or damage.
ATS employs highly educated and trained professional engineers who specialize in mechanical and structural engineering, from commercial and residential buildings to industrial machinery. When things go wrong, trust an ATS forensic engineering consultant to determine how to make them right again.
Our Services
Once dispatched, a forensic engineering consultant from ATS will arrive on-site for an inspection. During this time, our consultant can take photographs and scans to preserve evidence. When relevant, a forensic consultant may use the powerful FARO 3D laser scanner to record the dimensions and locations of evidence in a building or accident scene.
Our forensic consultants follow the scientific method to determine the origin and cause of structural failure, fire, equipment damage, and vehicular collision.
If a forensic consultant finds evidence needing further analysis, they can take samples to one of our forensic laboratories for close inspection and testing. ATS’ expansive testing capabilities—such as chemical analysis, metallurgical testing, nondestructive testing, and calibrations—allow us to gather detailed information. Using cutting-edge technology, an ATS consultant can uncover clues hidden under debris, and manufacturing defects.
Property Inspections
ATS experts conduct close inspections of structural damage and defects. Along with concluding the origin and cause of structural failure, we can assess whether the structure complies with building codes and recommend repairs to the structure. We are also capable of a premises liability investigation.
Equipment Inspections
Equipment failure can lead to halted production, wasted time, and even injury. Heavy equipment users need to understand the reason for an equipment failure and if the manufacturer, installation contractor, or operator is responsible. Manufacturers need to understand how and why a component failed so they can recall a defective product. Our forensic engineers also have experience with electrical system issues, and HVAC system defects.
Automobile Inspections
A forensic engineering consultant can examine a vehicle accident and pinpoint the cause of the crash, underlying deficiencies, culpabilities, and pre-existing damages to vehicles. Our experts work with various kinds of evidence: photographic and video evidence, site scans, driver recollections, infotainment system data, black box data, skid marks on the scene, and the vehicles themselves. Finally, ATS can identify faulty vehicle components, mechanical failure, and fraudulent components, such as airbags.
Expert Witness and Other Services
After ATS has determined the underlying cause of a disaster, we may continue to support clients by recommending repairs and delivering easy-to-understand reports.
A court-qualified expert in mechanical, structural, or biomechanical engineering can present defensible reports for use in testimony before a trial jury or insurance proceeding. A court-qualified expert in mechanical or biomechanical engineering can also provide expert testimony before a jury.
About ATS and Our Family of Companies
Founded in 1967, ATS is a leading provider of consulting engineering, calibration, inspection, and testing services in North America. We have built a family of companies to invest in reaching clients nationwide. ATS employs consultants with professional engineer (P.E.) licenses and higher education. Most states require the following for someone to attain a P.E. license:
- Earning a four-year degree in engineering
- Completing at least four years of experience under the supervision of a licensed P.E.
- Passing comprehensive engineering exams
- Continuing their education through certification and training opportunities
Many of our consultants belong to professional organizations that power new research and improved technology worldwide. We support innovative technologies and discoveries that advance our business and industry clients. Our labs hold accreditations from multiple industry leaders, including:
- A2LA for calibrations, chemical, electric, mechanical, and nondestructive testing
- ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems
- NADCAP for materials and nondestructive testing
Contact Us
Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or complete the webform on this page to request a forensic engineering consultant.
