Applied Forensic Engineering (AFE) offers a complete range of services regarding product liability and subrogation. Large property losses, serious injuries and even deaths are often blamed on equipment or product malfunctions. Our analysis of a product, material or equipment can determine if the item failed, if it was being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction and intent, and if the product had been maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations.

In addition, when AFE performs a product defect evaluation, the device is evaluated to determine if manufacturing or design defects are present, if it is unreasonably hazardous and if it met the highest standards of safety when it was manufactured. Items are carefully inspected both visually and under instrumentation to determine if a defect existed.

The full spectrum of any failed or damaged item/system must be analyzed. This includes the design, manufacture, installation, and evaluation of the method of use and operation by the owner. Only when all of these critical aspects are considered can a factual basis be developed to explain the cause of the failure or accident.

Inspections and analysis are offered for all sizes of equipment including small household appliances.  We want to work with you to provide the most cost effective service possible.  It is often more cost effective to ship small items to our laboratory, however, our engineers can perform inspections on large items at the loss site.

AFE’s professional engineers provide high quality and efficient product defect services to the insurance, legal, and private industry sectors. AFE uses only scientifically accepted standards of investigation so that its reports and conclusions will be admissible in a court of law.

Regardless of whether it’s a small residential appliance or a large piece of industrial equipment, AFE will provide you with an unbiased and comprehensive report with illustrative pictures, supported by the definitive facts you need to enable you to evaluate and settle your case quickly. and in a cost effective manner.

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