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Electrical Engineering Experts

Electrical systems include power distribution, lighting, life safety, and control systems for buildings, as well as utility transmission and distribution systems. Our experts are frequently engaged in cases involving electrical shock injuries, construction claims, product malfunctions, and electrical fires.

Electrical Systems & Equipment

Our forensic electrical engineers are Licensed Professional Engineers who have extensive hands on experience in the design, operation, manufacture, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. They routinely investigate incidents related to electrical distribution systems, control systems, lightning damage, circuit breakers, switchgear, wiring, electrical systems design, construction methods, utility company operation and The National Electrical Code. Our experts have broad hands-on experience in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional equipment and building systems.

Electrical Investigations Often Include:

  • Electrical Shocks / Electrocutions
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection
  • Power Quality and Reliability Issues
  • Utility Pole Installation & Maintenance
  • Industry Construction Means & Methods
  • Customer & Utility Interconnection Issues
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Causes of Fires

Robson Forensic offers local electrical engineers from many of our regional locations.

Electrical Systems Evidence & Testing

Robson Forensic offers a fully appointed mechanical testing laboratory to assist our clients with the inspection and storage of evidence in electrical systems cases. Our lab facilities can accommodate large evidence items and are equipped to perform testing on a variety of electrical and mechanical devices. Visit our Mechanical Testing Laboratory page for more information.

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Electric Shock Drowning

By C. Edward Scott
Expert Article

Marinas and boatyards have numerous day to day hazards not found in many other publicly accessible areas. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is an example of one such hazard. This article explains the…

Roadway Lighting

By Peter J. Ford

This article provides an overview of the engineering considerations for designing an effective roadway lighting system, as well as the requirements for maintaining the system and the nuances of…

Electrical Shock Injuries & the Fundamentals of Electricity

By Peter J. Ford
Expert Article

In this article, electrical engineer, Peter J. Ford, P.E., provides an introduction to the basics of electricity. He discusses voltage, resistance, current, and how each variable affects the injury…

Biomedical Engineering Analysis of an Electrocution

By Valentina Ngai
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This article discusses the process by which it is possible to reconstruct an incident by examining injury data. In this instance, our biomedical engineer was tasked with determining the manner in…

Roadway Lighting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2:00 - 2:30pm ET
Featuring Peter J. Ford
Webinar

Deficient roadway lighting can create hazards for motorists and pedestrians alike. In this 30-min webinar, Electrical Engineer, Peter Ford, provides an overview of roadway lighting design and…