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Electrical Failure Forensic Engineering Services
When an electrical failure causes a serious incident or accident, you need skilled experts to accurately assess the damage, determine the possible cause, and provide guidance so recovery is quick and cost-effective.
McDowell Owens is that firm. We investigate electrical failure incidents and accidents and explain what happened, how it occurred, and how to avoid the same issues in the future.
McDowell Owens Electrical Failure Forensic Investigation
McDowell Owens Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary, nationwide forensic engineering firm. Since 1986, we have provided comprehensive, unbiased electrical failure forensic engineering and analysis services.
As established leaders in forensics, McDowell Owens professional engineers, scientists, and consultants are experts in electrical failure investigations.
With decades of experience spanning more than 20,000 cases, we have investigated incidents involving:
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- Equipment Failure
- Electrical Fires
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- Electrical Injuries
- Electronics
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- Hardware or Software
- Lightning and Power Surge
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- Power Generation
- Product Liability
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- Transformers
- Water Contamination
- Circuit Breakers/Switchgear
- Fire, Heat, Smoke, and Soot Contamination
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- Equipment Failure
- Electrical Fires
- Circuit Breakers/Switchgear
Electrical Failure Expertise
Our team of electrical engineers specialize in evaluating a variety of failures. We understand that every incident is unique, and we work to avoid the expectation bias trap.
We have decades of experience, industry-based knowledge, project management skills, and analysis experience. We can identify the cause and sequence of damage to the attributable loss estimate and produce reports that are detailed, clear, and understandable.
With our expertise across various disciplines, we are equipped to provide thorough, quick answers on failures due to:
- Power Generation Equipment
- Vehicles
- Overheating Equipment
- Power Surges
- Unkempt Electrical Devices and Equipment
- Insulation Degradation
- Old or Insufficient Wiring
- Loose Connectors
- Electrical Control Systems
- Lack of Electric Current Monitoring Devices
- Transformers
- Circuit Breakers/Switchgear
- Industrial, Commercial, and Manufacturing Equipment
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- Power Generation Equipment
- Vehicles
- Overheating Equipment
Electrical Engineering Forensic Investigation
The skills needed to uncover and evaluate evidence related to electrical failures and accidents are highly specialized. Our engineers and experts are skilled at scene and evidence preservation.
We determine the cause or causes of the failed components using:
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- Multimeter Testing
- Megohmmeters
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- X-Rays/Radiographs
- Circuit tracing
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- Multi-Meter Testing
- Megohmmeters
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- X-Rays/Radiographs
- Circuit tracing
Our Electrical Failure Forensic Consultants
McDowell Owens consultants have extensive experience in a variety of electrical failure forensic matters, allowing us to provide scientific clarification and an engineering perspective that will guide your legal team through the technical details and evidence.
Forensic investigation is vital to pre-trial discovery and it’s critical to obtain data and support during the process. McDowell Owens teams are experts at conducting electrical failure forensic investigations. We combine investigative skills, scientific data, and courtroom experience for a thorough, comprehensive, and understandable report and testimony.
McDowell Owens electrical failure forensic experts are experienced professionals in the field, combining real-world expertise with advanced degrees and certifications in various sub-disciplines. Our team stays up-to-date with industry changes and continuously enhances their skills through research and testing.
McDowell Owens forensic consulting professionals offer valuable insight and dedicated expertise on your electrical failure forensic case through thorough analysis and research.
Litigation Support and
Forensic Expert Witnesses
Since our founding in 1986, McDowell Owens experts have been involved in over 20,000 cases. We have extensive experience in every stage of the litigation process, from collecting and presenting evidence to expert witness testimony, forensic analysis, and post-litigation actions.
We provide dependable, unbiased litigation support that is comprehensive, yet accessible to non-experts. McDowell Owens teams combine investigative skills, scientific data, and courtroom experience for a thorough and understandable report.
When you work with us:
- We will match you with an engineer with the expertise to inform your case.
- We promptly respond to your litigation needs, including 24/7 support.
- You are assured of working with a team of licensed experts with extensive credentials.