The majority of IEI's services relate to evaluating the causation of residential, commercial and industrial fire losses. IEI also provides consulting services relating to personal injury accidents and property damage. IEI's consultants do everything required to thoroughly evaluate an incident including site work and scene documentation, evidence recovery, laboratory analysis and testing, failure mode testing, document review and expert testimony.
IEI Consultants are familiar with Codes and Standards for the installation and maintenance of a large variety of equipment and the legal doctrines which govern their responsible use.
IEI routinely investigates accidents involving:
- Consumer Appliances
- Wiring and power distribution equipment
- Electrocution and electric shock
- Boilers and furnaces
- Biomedical devices and equipment
- Industrial process equipment
- Plumbing and sprinkler systems
- Fuel gas delivery and distribution
- Utility services
IEI's consultants have examined thousands and thousands of fires and explosions in structures ranging from single family homes and apartments to large industrial process facilities. IEI's investigators routinely travel to fire loss sites to document fire damage patterns and collect pertinent evidence. IEI has specific expertise in the investigation of consumer product failures including dehumidifiers, fans, and clothes dryers; the analysis of electrical wiring and power distribution equipment; and failures in CSST gas piping failures in addition to investigating fires in a variety of both personal and industrial vehicles.
With a background in Biomedical Engineering, an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience in both the service and construction industries Mr. Wald is uniquely qualified to analyze incidents involving accidental contact with energized electrical equipment. He has significant litigation experience in matters involving contact with power lines by personnel, vehicles and equipment and injuries to electrical contractors installing and maintaining electrical distribution equipment. IEI's investigators routinely address OSHA regulations and the Codes and Standards applicable to contractors involved in work-site incidents.
Whether caused by flooding, roof leaks, or plumbing failures IEI routinely evaluates the levels of damage sustained by electrical and mechanical equipment when exposed to moisture. IEI is often retained to evaluate the extent of electrical equipment damage caused by lighting events and power surges and the consequences of improper or inadequate maintenance practices. Our clients trust our expertise in determining whether equipment needs to be replaced or can be reliably returned to service following an unexpected incident.
