Forensic Investigation
A methodical examination of the property, documenting observed conditions and developing an objective understanding of what occurred.
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Forensic Engineering Services
Independent forensic engineering for residential property losses throughout Florida by Anna Zimmerman, P.E., a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer based in Tampa. Forensic work rarely tells the whole story on its own — each of these services builds on the last, from first look to final testimony.
Five services, one method
Every investigation follows the same sequence: Observe, Investigate, Document, Explain. Some matters need only a consultation, a review of another engineer’s report or a careful record of conditions; others continue to a signed and sealed engineering report and, if a dispute reaches litigation, expert testimony. The scope of each engagement is agreed in writing before work begins.
Loss Documentation
Detailed documentation of observed damage and relevant property conditions — a defensible factual record of the property as found.
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Professional reports that organize observations, evidence, and conclusions into a clear, reliable technical record.
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Expert testimony based on the findings and documentation developed during the investigation, when a claim becomes disputed.
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Independent engineering investigation and documentation of storm and disaster damage to residential property, from the first site visit through, when needed, a sealed report and expert testimony.
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Engineering, not claim adjusting
Scope of services
Forensic engineering has a defined role in a property loss. This is where ours begins and ends.
What we do
- Examine the property and the physical evidence
- Determine the engineering cause and extent of damage
- Document conditions in a defensible factual record
- Issue an independent written engineering report when the assignment calls for one, signed, dated and sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer
- Provide consultation, independent review of reports prepared by other engineers or experts, expert opinion, and deposition and trial testimony
What we do not do
- We do not provide legal advice
- We do not determine insurance coverage or interpret policy language
- We do not prepare, negotiate, adjust or settle insurance claims
- We do not repair, remediate or contract construction work
- We do not promise or predict the outcome of any claim or case
Not sure which service fits?
Describe the property, the loss and any deadlines you are working against. You will hear back on whether an engineering investigation is appropriate and which of these services it would involve.
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