Perhaps due to the popularity of television shows that feature forensic medical doctors, archeologists, and scientists solving murder cases, the term forensic seems to have been inaccurately associated with death. The word actually comes from Latin and means “before the forum,” which effectively is a synonym for related to courts.
Forensic engineers use their knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering to assist in the explanation of evidence and determination of facts, which may involve litigation. Forensic engineers are trained problem solvers who specialize in determining cause and origin of technically difficult claims in accident reconstruction, product liability, premise liability, and work-related injuries.
The effective utilization of forensic engineering can help settle a claim accurately and equitably, prevent incorrect assumptions of liability, and help identify fraud. By avoiding common mistakes, the adjuster can assist in answering the critical questions of “How?” and “Why?” and move beyond documenting, “How much?”
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