Definitive Answers for Your Difficult Questions

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2 Definitive Answers for Your Difficult Questions What does it take to provide scientifically sound and defensible opinions when you are faced with complex failures and technical disputes? At Semke Forensic, we believe it requires professionally licensed engineers, investigators, and consultants with an intense focus on quality. Semke Forensic offers forensic engineering, computer forensic, and technical consulting services to legal, insurance, and corporate clients throughout the United States and abroad. We have built a solid reputation within the industry by consistently applying our skill, knowledge, and experience when evaluating our clients cases and claims. Semke Forensic Rely on our expertise for your forensic and scientific needs. EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING

3 Semke Services Take advantage of this opportunity to review the multiple areas in which our experts can assist you. Vehicle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction...2 Product Liability and Evaluation...3 Computer Forensic and Network Security Services...4 Fire Causation...5 Civil and Structural Damage Assessments...6 System Damage Cause and Effect Analysis...7 1

4 Vehicle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Exacting Vehicle failures and accidents often involve loss of life or severe injury. We analyze these dynamic events using the laws of physics, engineering principles, and an understanding of human factors. Speed, distance, and time relationships are evaluated to determine vehicle positions, compliance with traffic control devices, and driver response to threats or hazards. Our engineers and consultants have evaluated and reconstructed hundreds of accidents involving heavy trucks, commercial and passenger vehicles, motorcycles, ATV s, and pedestrians. We use our forensic surveying and Electronic Data Recovery (EDR) equipment to accurately collect and preserve evidence, including tire marks, vehicle crush profiles, and Black Box data. Photographic evidence, measurements, and electronic information are evaluated to reconstruct the accident events. Dynamic simulations supplement our analysis and provide a visual aid to the jury during trial testimony. Semke Forensic Rely on our analysis to resolve your vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction questions. Heavy Trucks/Commercial Vehicles/Buses Passenger Vehicles Motorcycles/ATV s Pedestrians Marine/Aviation Failure Analysis (Brakes, Steering, Etc.) Electronic Data Retrieval ( Black Box ) Expert Testimony 2

5 Dedicated Product failures and operator contact with machine parts can lead to catastrophic events resulting in human injury and property damage. These events may be the result of errors made during a product s design, manufacture, or assembly. An understanding of product development, from inception to delivery, enables our engineers to identify deficiencies in these processes and render opinions regarding machine designs, guards, and warnings. We have evaluated hundreds of products and honed the skills necessary to pinpoint the cause of failures and related defects. The mode of failure and data necessary to analyze products are obtained during exemplar tests, failure simulations, microscopic examinations, and metallurgical evaluations, all of which can be conducted in our state-of-the-art facilities. The information gathered provides the basis for our opinions regarding product development and alternate designs. Semke Forensic Rely on our experience and facilities to evaluate products and machinery. Consumer Products Vehicle Defects Machinery Fuel-Fired Appliances Electrical Appliances HVAC Equipment Manufacturing Equipment Construction/Agricultural Equipment Cranes Elevators Expert Testimony PRODUCT LIABILITY AND EVALUATION 3

6 Computer Forensic AND NETWORK SECURITY Services Insightful Electronic data is accumulating at a staggering rate and is no longer limited to the common desktop computer system. The migration of personal and business data to cloud technologies, such as web-based , and data repositories external to the traditional company perimeter provide opportunities for abuse and attack. Our network security experts help companies and individuals adapt to these evolving threats. We assist with preparation efforts through web-based application analysis, vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, architecture reviews, forensic readiness assessments, and penetration testing services. Our computer forensic experts provide assistance in post-event activities, such as incident response, electronic data preservation, internal investigations, log analysis, malware analysis, and remediation efforts. During investigations, we routinely identify, collect, and analyze electronic data from business and personal computers, electronic mail, video systems, access control equipment, and personal data devices. The data we gather and interpret can be relied upon to successfully investigate and litigate complex matters. Semke Forensic Rely on our ability to eliminate the unknown. Electronic Evidence Identification Electronic Evidence Preservation Computer Forensic Analysis Incident Response Planning and Preparation Forensic Readiness Assessment First Responder Training Expert Testimony 4

7 Focused The loss of life and property to fire is devastating. Fire results from the ignition of a combustible or flammable substance, and the pursuit of its cause is a challenging endeavor. At stake are issues of insurance coverage and subrogation efforts to hold parties responsible for product defects, fire protection equipment failures, construction errors, and poor workmanship. Following standard practices, our consultants start with the big picture, narrow their investigation, and then pinpoint the cause of the fire. During this process, we also provide the details necessary to determine whether the fire was accidental or incendiary. FIRE CAUSATION Our engineers and consultants have perfected their skills through years of service investigating commercial, residential, vehicle, and equipment fires. Thorough scene evaluations, arc mapping, precise measurements, evidence retention, and artifact examinations at our state-of-the-art laboratories provide the details our experts need to unravel the facts and determine the cause of the fire. Semke Forensic Rely on our knowledge to determine the cause of the fire. Electrical Appliances Structural Wiring Gas Appliances Furnaces/Heaters/Boilers Fuel Systems Natural Gas/Propane/Fuel Oil Vehicles Explosions Fire Protection Equipment Expert Testimomy 5

8 Civil AND Structural Damage assessments PRACTICAL We live in a complicated environment comprised of residential homes, commercial buildings, bridges, and related infrastructure. Construction practices and procedures require the involvement of architects, engineers, managers, and laborers in processes that are many layers deep. When a building or structure fails, the analysis of the failure can be complex. Knowledge of construction materials and their assembly is only part of the skill required to successfully analyze failures and resolve conflict disputes. Our engineers understand the entire construction process, including materials, installation techniques, project planning, schedules, and contractual obligations. We use our expertise to analyze weather-related damage, structural failures, deficient workmanship claims, and construction disputes. Semke Forensic Rely on our evaluation to identify structural deficiencies and assess damage. Structural Failures Structural Stability Construction Workmanship Contractual Disputes Roof Evaluations Material Defects Damage Assessments Water Intrusion Sources Expert Testimony 6

9 THOROUGH Malfunctions or failures in electrical distribution, gas supply, plumbing, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems can result in the tragic loss of life and substantial property damage. Frequently, the malfunctions contribute to the initiation of a fire or explosion, injuries during equipment operation, or structural flooding. Our engineers have designed, evaluated, and inspected these systems and are ready to provide a rapid response when an incident occurs. Following the identification of causal factors, we are available to assess the scope of damage to property and equipment, recommend and oversee repairs, and ensure your restoration costs are reasonable and fair. Additionally, our engineers can evaluate system and equipment installations and determine if code compliance issues led to a fire, explosion, structural collapse, electrocution, or other tragedy. Semke Forensic Rely on our methodical approach to determine the cause and effect of a system failure. Fire Suppression Systems Fire Alarm Systems Gas Supply Systems Plumbing Systems Electrical Systems Lightning Damage Analysis Code Compliance Evaluations Expert Testimony System Damage Cause AND Effect Analysis 7

10 Excellence In Engineering Discover the Truth with Semke Forensic The ability to investigate claims and litigate cases is vital to your continued success. Our professionally licensed engineers and consultants have the qualifications you need. Take advantage of their skill and knowledge to collect evidence and provide expert opinions regarding an accident, failure, fire, or system breach. When you need scientifically sound answers to your most difficult questions, rely on our expertise. For more information, visit or contact us at

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