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Investigative Engineers are specialized, practicing professionals who apply analytical skills to unravel the technical mysteries and mitigate the consequences of accidents and failures which give rise to insurance claims and sometimes legal action.
The role of the Investigative Engineer is steadily expanding, consistent with the quantum growth and complexity of insurance claims and litigations.  Research indicates that Insurers adjust more than $100 billion in claims annually.  You may rely on Investigative Engineers to reconstruct the events that give rise to property, casualty and liability claims, to mitigate the cost of such claims and offer to effect rapid, cost-effective repairs.  Services which are requested by clients of Investigative Engineers include:

• Cause and Origin
• Scope and Damages
• Mitigation Measures
• Subrogation Claims
• Fire and Arson Investigation
• Structural Analysis/Review
• Traffic Accident Reconstruction
• Slip and Fall Analysis
• Product Failure Analysis
• Mold Contamination Investigation
• Earth Movement Analysis
• Laboratory Testing

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Typically, an engagement begins with a phone call, letter, or fax from an Adjuster.   We request certain specific information relating to the loss:

• Type of loss
• Date of loss
• Name and address of Insured
• Name and address of Claimant, if different
• Policy number
• Claim number
• Name and telephone number of contact person at  Adjuster's Office
• Estimated value of claim
• General outline of policy coverage

Additionally, we request

• Any records and documents available
• Any pertinent information in Adjuster's file
• Special conditions on the policy

If no records or documentation have been obtained by the Adjuster, we may prepare a request for data, addressed to the insured (or his representative), copying the Adjuster.  Depending on the circumstances, we may first contact the insured or his representative to arrange an appointment with the insured at the location of damage or accident.

If the Adjuster has obtained certain records and documents, we will request that they be forwarded to us.  After examination, we will prepare a request for additional data needed if so required.

We will contact the Adjuster no less often than biweekly to keep the Adjuster apprised of the status of the assignment.  After completion of the assignment, we will issue a report of our findings and conclusions if required.  We will invite your questions and comments to assure complete understanding of the report.

Subsequently, we can assist the Insurance Company's attorney in the preparation of Interrogatories and in the preparation of related questions to be asked during Statements under Oath and in Depositions.  We will be available to testify as experts as to our opinions.

One Stop Shopping

• I-ENG-A Members offer:
• Professional Engineers
• Rapid Turn Around Time
• Standardized Report Form
• Reasonable Rates
• National Network of Experts
• Members Research Library of Cases

Fast Track Reporting
I-ENG-A Members also offer a “fast track” report designed to:

• be used as a settlement tool for low exposure claims; or
• Be used as a direction, evaluation and assessment tool.
• Designed for cost-effective investigation and reporting.

Standardized Reporting

• I-ENG-A members use a standardized reporting system that is easy to understand:
• Preamble
• Background Information
• Purpose and Scope
• Results of Investigation
• Discussion of Results
• Conclusion
• Appendices (if applicable)

The Investigative Engineers Association is the nation's oldest association of forensic engineering firms committed to providing the best in investigative engineering services, including expert witness testimony and litigation support.  I-ENG-A has more than 100 member office locations across North America.  Affiliates are provided with ready access to the research data that has been amassed from thousands of case histories. 

Benefits of Using a Network of Specialists
Industry personnel who utilize the services of a member of the I-ENG-A network will find years of experience in each individual firm combined with the multidiscipline abilities of a national network of engineering firms.  Our networking ability has been exponentially increased with the advent of the internet or World Wide Web.  When a unique case calls for expertise, we can search our database or send email to hundreds of engineers across the country with one click.  These are valuable time saving factors unmatched in this industry, because of our networking ability.

Your Local Affiliate
(Firm name) is the I-ENG-A  member firm in the (field of operation).  The firm was established in (year). 
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• Professional, timely, and cost-effective

I-ENG-A of Southern Nevada is the I-ENG-A member firm serving the Nevada and Arizona regions. We provide specialized professional investigative services with fast response to your site, fast delivery of reporting you require. Our dedication to our clients has proven to be effective assisting insurance companies with having expert assistance on a local level that is timely, economical and comprehensive.