Welcome to FC Forensic Engineering Laboratories
The Evidence Leads. We Follow.
At FC Forensic Engineering Laboratories, every investigation begins with disciplined scientific inquiry and ends with clear, defensible conclusions. We support insurance carriers, attorneys, manufacturers, municipalities, and private clients who rely on precise technical answers when incidents, failures, or disputes arise.
Forensic Engineering & Failure Analysis
From complex mechanical breakdowns to structural distress, material degradation, and construction‑related failures, our investigations uncover the true origin and cause behind unexpected events. We apply advanced laboratory testing, microscopic examination, non‑destructive evaluation, and engineering analysis to determine what happened, why it happened, and how future failures can be prevented.
Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Materials Expertise
Our engineering capabilities span residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal environments. We evaluate machinery, piping systems, HVAC equipment, consumer products, building envelopes, foundations, framing systems, and infrastructure components. Whether the issue involves corrosion, fatigue, impact, overload, environmental exposure, or design and construction deficiencies, our assessments are grounded in engineering principles and decades of real‑world experience.
Electrical & Fire‑Related Investigations
We analyze electrical system failures, equipment malfunctions, control system issues, electrical injuries, and fire‑related damage. Our investigations address lightning effects, short‑circuit events, component failures, code compliance, and system performance under normal and abnormal operating conditions.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
FC Forensics provides comprehensive support for litigated matters, including expert reports, affidavits, deposition testimony, and courtroom presentation. We assist with case reviews, opposing expert evaluations, demonstrative evidence, technical research, and scenario analysis. Our opinions are built on verifiable data, sound methodology, and decades of engineering practice.
Origin & Cause Determination
Our laboratory technicians and engineers perform detailed examinations to identify the root cause of failures involving metals, polymers, composites, mechanical systems, and building components. Through controlled testing, material characterization, and evidence preservation, we deliver accurate findings essential to resolving insurance claims and legal disputes.
Who We Serve
Insurance professionals, attorneys, manufacturers, property owners, utilities, and public agencies depend on our ability to respond quickly, analyze thoroughly, and communicate findings with clarity. Whether the loss is routine or highly complex, FC Forensic Engineering Laboratories provides the technical insight needed to move cases forward with confidence.
Science. Clarity. Answers.
When the facts matter — when the cause must be known — FC Forensics delivers the engineering expertise that turns uncertainty into understanding.