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Fire and Explosion Expert - Origin & Cause Expert


Our fire and explosion practice group provides origin and cause investigations, reporting, and testimony suited to the size of the loss and your budget.

The group includes certified fire and explosion investigators; electrical and mechanical engineers; architects, product engineers, materials scientists, and other specialists.

Our collaborative approach to fire and explosion investigation gives our on scene investigators immediate access to the expertise of all members of the group to aid their investigation.

After the initial investigation, the engineers, architects, and other specialists are familiar with the issues and are ready and able for further work on the case if required.

Our experts routinely investigate matters related to:

  • Origin & Cause
  • Fire Patterns
  • Fire Prevention & Building Codes
  • Fire Science, Materials Flammability
  • Electrical Fires in Structures & Equipment
  • Appliance Fires
  • Structural Collapses
  • Arson Defense
  • Compliance with standards by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Please contact one of our experts directly to discuss your case and how we can help.

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      A family of five was devastated when a fire broke out in their apartment in the middle of the night. Two siblings died, the three survivors suffered smoke inhalation. Robson Forensic fire investigator, John L. Tinghitella, C.F.I., was retained to determine origin and cause of the fire and assess whether or not any dangerous conditions existed that contributed to the death/injury of those involved.

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  • $35 Million Settlement in Class Action Fire Case
    • $35 Million Settlement in Class Action Fire Case

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      A Missouri jury awarded $27 million to the family of a firefighter whose death was the result of a malfunctioning breathing apparatus.

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      Robson Forensic has been providing high quality and professional forensic engineering, architectural, scientific and investigative services throughout the United States since 1987. Robson Forensic provides expertise in a broad range of forensic and technical disciplines.

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