A significant aspect of our work involves independently investigating fires on behalf of insurance companies. Typically our findings are then used for the purposes of validating or rejecting an insurance claim.
In many cases a fire damaged building or vehicle is accompanied by a legitimate insurance claim. However, insurance companies have found that it is increasingly desirable for suspicious claims to be fully investigated so the true cause (or other influences) can be established.
Some of our findings have:
- Established that the asset was intentionally set on fire.
- Shown that the cause was associated with non-compliance of a policy warranty.
- Identified routes for a recovery of outlay against a third party.
- Highlighted component faults that may have caused the fire.
- Established that the cause of the fire was not covered by the policy.
- Determined that the cause was the responsibility of others, such as the lessor.
- Identified that the item was modified which in turn caused the fire.
- Shown that the cause was associated with inadequate maintenance, contrary to the terms of the policy.
We are well experienced with all these situations; our work is always independent, thorough and fully documented.
Expert witness services
In some cases we are required to present our evidence in court. As leading members of The Academy of Experts, and therefore a recognised Corporate Provider of Expert Services, we are trained and experienced in this field. You can rely on our advice to be independent and impartial, and our reports to be prepared as suitable for disclosure.
Need a fire investigator for an insurance claim?
If you have an insurance claim involving fire damage and would like the case to be forensically investigated, please contact one of our offices for a rapid response.
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