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Accident Reconstruction

Hazardous Materials

Attorneys:  Defense, Fire

Marine/Boat

Attorneys:  Defense, P&C

Medical Experts:  Bill & Records Reviews

Attorneys:  Product Liability

Medical Experts:  IME

Attorneys:  Defense, Subrogation

Physical Security

Cause & Origin

Private Investigators

Computer Data Recovery

Product Testing

Data Analysis

Public Records Retrievers

Disaster Response

Public Records Databases

Document Analysis

Software:  Case Management

Engineers: Biomechanics

Software:  Fraud Detection

Engineers:  Chemical

Software:  Link Analysis

Engineers Construction

Software:  Medical Billing

Engineers:  Electrical

Steering Column Analysis

Forensic Labs/fluids, debris

Surveillance

Forensic Locksmiths

 
 

Accident Reconstruction

 

ARCCA, Inc.

1100 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 100

Seattle, WA  98109

Telephone:  206.273.7651

Contact:  Nathan A. Hoerschelmann, Regional Territory Manager

Email:  nhoerschelmann@arcca.com

Web:  www.arcca.com

 

ARCCA supports many legal firms, transportation companies and over 75 insurance carriers nationally.  We are a full-service, multidisciplinary forensic engineering consulting firm.  ARCCA offers a full complement of cost-effective claims, subrogation evaluation and litigation support services to assist in general liability, workers compensation, property and casualty claims. 

ARCCA has the technical staff, the resources and the expertise necessary to deliver the information and sight you need to make the right claims decisions, including issues involving possible fraud or potential subrogation.

 

Expert Areas:

·         Low-speed impact, soft-tissue injuries

·         Trucking issues, mechanical failures: trucking/ auto

·         Accident Reconstruction

·         Black box analysis

·         Construction defects, building codes, design and standards

·         Wind and water issues

·         Structural design and stability

·         Slip, trips & falls, workplace injuries

·         Biomechanical assessments

·         Failure analysis

ARCCA also supports its clients' educational and training programs by offering FREE Technical Seminars and Workshops.  Our presentations are practical, interesting and informative and cover topics such as:

·         Low Speed Rear Impact

·         Slips/Trips/Falls   

·         Biomechanical Analysis:  Assessing Injury Causation

·         Accident Reconstruction Tools:  Trucking/ Auto Scenarios

·         Effective Use of Presentation Technology

 

CASE Forensics

820 SE Division PL

Portland, OR  97202

Contact: Anna Klostermann  

Telephone: 503.736.1106

Email: newcasepdx@case4n6.com

Web:  www.case4n6.com  

 

CASE Forensics is the largest forensic consulting and engineering firm in the Pacific Northwest, providing multidisciplinary forensic engineering and scientific services for the insurance and litigation industries. CASE Forensics provides “one stop shopping” for the adjuster needing expert analysis. CASE is an acronym for Consultants, Architects, Scientists and Engineers. We’ve grown over the last decade into much more than just an engineering firm. CASE Forensics is the comprehensive solution to your investigation, legal expert, testing and consulting needs. You may have known us as Schaefer Engineering; the name was changed to better define the capabilities and services that make us the ultimate tool in your adjuster’s tool kit. CASE Forensics will provide thorough, unbiased, scientific expert consultation, testing and analysis.

 

EFI Global

111 Deerwood Rd. Suite 325

San Ramon, CA  95120

Contact: John Stackhouse

Telephone: 408.228.7567

Email:  john_stackhouse@efiglobal.com

Web: www.efiglobal.com

 

EFI Global, Inc., is a full-service Forensic Engineering, Fire Investigation, Environmental, and Specialty Consulting services firm serving commercial, industrial, institutional, insurance, government, public, and private entities.  We complete more than 21,000 projects annually for clients worldwide in a variety of industries.

For more than 30 years, EFI Global has taken great pride in earning your trust as one of the most respected firms worldwide, capable of providing practical solutions to the most complex problems.  Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, fire investigators, and scientists is selected for their technical proficiency and in-depth industry knowledge to aid clients in resolving technical problems.

 

Each employee reflects EFI Global's commitment to professional integrity and client service.  Our experts analyze the facts and provide clients with detailed results helping them to make informed decisions that impact business objectives.  As an industry leader with a reputation built upon meeting and exceeding expectations, we are committed to building strong, mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with each of our clients.
 

With more than 350 technical professionals in 26 service centers throughout the United States, EFI Global has the resources to respond quickly to your unique needs – anytime, anywhere.

 

EFI Global’s corporate headquarters in Kingwood, Texas and can be reached at 1-800-334-0200.  For more information, please visit www.efiglobal.com.

 

MDE Inc.

700 South Industrial Way

Seattle, WA  98018

Contact: Susan Evans

Telephone: 206.622.2007

Email: info@mde.com

Web: www.mde.com

 

MDE Inc is a multi-discipline forensic engineering and laboratories consulting services firm providing forensic, investigational, reconstruction and industrial hygiene services nationwide. We specialize in:

·         Forensic engineering

·         Fire investigation (origin & cause and explosion)

·         Failure analysis

·         Accident reconstruction

·         Industrial hygiene, safety and environmental services

·         Forensic laboratory analysis

·         Forensic computer services/data recovery

·         Vehicular forensics

·         Technical expert services

MDE’s extensive experience and resources combine investigational services, forensic engineering, building consultation services, laboratory analysis, and technical expert services to meet your needs, and those of your clients.

 

MDE Inc. has served clients both nationally and internationally since 1982.  We have provided technical expert services for over 10,000 cases.  MDE Inc. has performed forensic investigations and analyses in all types of areas, including: construction defect, consumer products, electronics, appliances, aviation, railroad, marine/admiralty, automotive, heavy equipment, recreation equipment, waterworks, gas, oil, mining, automated manufacturing, construction, mold (microbial), medical, food service, hospitality, education, government, military, and residence (private and multi-family). 

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.

11247 State Route 525

Clinton, WA  98236

Contact:  Dennis L. Parbs, Territorial Manager, NW Region

Telephone:  503.206.5224 or 800.307.4351

Email:  dparbs@uis-usa.com

Web:  www.uis-usa.com   

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. is a nationwide forensic engineering and investigations company that provides a large spectrum of services.

 

Our Northwest Service Center provides service to Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. 

 

Unified Investigations was formed to bring together the best investigative talent in the country, under one corporate roof, to provide the insurance industry with unmatched quality and service.

 

Our mission is to assist in the arduous task of effective claims management by providing the insurance industry with the information necessary to make sound decisions.  We accomplish this by UNIFYING the talents of the best investigators and technical experts available. 

 

When you need to find out scientifically what really happened, the following services are available from our firm:  arson investigations, theft and fraud investigations, code analysis, evidence handling, expert testimony, explosion investigations, fire investigations, follow-up and financial investigations, petrochemicals and gas systems analysis, product analysis of fire causes, forensic engineering, subrogation investigations, vehicle investigation analysis, training and seminars.

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. has more years of experience in fire sciences than any other forensic investigative organization.  The combined total of our forensic experts’ experience is second to none and well surpasses our competitors. 

 

You will find more information about our company by visiting our website at www.uis-usa.com or by calling 888-5UISUSA where you will be directed to the closest office. 

 

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Attorneys:  Defense, Fire

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard, P.C.

1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700

Portland, OR  97204

Contact:  Dan Thenell

Telephone: 503.227.2424

Email: dthenell@smithfreed.com

Web:  www.smithfreed.com

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard specializes in defending insurance companies and self-insured entities in matters throughout Oregon and Washington. Every member of the firm is dedicated to providing timely, cost-effective and personalized services. While the case may be complex, the approach at Smith Freed & Eberhard is simple: working in partnership with clients, they strive to close files as early as possible.

 

Since the firm only defends lawsuits it has the experience and resources necessary to aggressively defend a lawsuit in a cost-efficient manner. If settlement, arbitration or mediation is a viable alternative to going to trial, the attorneys at Smith Freed & Eberhard make every effort to obtain a successful settlement. When court is either unavoidable or trial is the chosen option, they use their experience and skills to obtain the best result possible.

 

Add to this approach a dedication to attentive service and communication and a commitment to value added service you will see why they are different.

 

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Attorneys:  Defense, P&C

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard, P.C.

1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700

Portland, OR  97204

Contact:  Dan Thenell

Telephone: 503.227.2424

Email: dthenell@smithfreed.com

Web:  www.smithfreed.com

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard specializes in defending insurance companies and self-insured entities in matters throughout Oregon and Washington. Every member of the firm is dedicated to providing timely, cost-effective and personalized services. While the case may be complex, the approach at Smith Freed & Eberhard is simple: working in partnership with clients, they strive to close files as early as possible.

 

Since the firm only defends lawsuits it has the experience and resources necessary to aggressively defend a lawsuit in a cost-efficient manner. If settlement, arbitration or mediation is a viable alternative to going to trial, the attorneys at Smith Freed & Eberhard make every effort to obtain a successful settlement. When court is either unavoidable or trial is the chosen option, they use their experience and skills to obtain the best result possible.

 

Add to this approach a dedication to attentive service and communication and a commitment to value added service you will see why they are different.

 

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Attorneys:  Product Liability

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard, P.C.

1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700

Portland, OR  97204

Contact:  Dan Thenell

Telephone: 503.227.2424

Email: dthenell@smithfreed.com

Web:  www.smithfreed.com

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard specializes in defending insurance companies and self-insured entities in matters throughout Oregon and Washington. Every member of the firm is dedicated to providing timely, cost-effective and personalized services. While the case may be complex, the approach at Smith Freed & Eberhard is simple: working in partnership with clients, they strive to close files as early as possible.

 

Since the firm only defends lawsuits it has the experience and resources necessary to aggressively defend a lawsuit in a cost-efficient manner. If settlement, arbitration or mediation is a viable alternative to going to trial, the attorneys at Smith Freed & Eberhard make every effort to obtain a successful settlement. When court is either unavoidable or trial is the chosen option, they use their experience and skills to obtain the best result possible.

 

Add to this approach a dedication to attentive service and communication and a commitment to value added service you will see why they are different.

 

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Attorneys:  Defense, Subrogation

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard, P.C.

1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700

Portland, OR  97204

Contact:  Dan Thenell

Telephone: 503.227.2424

Email: dthenell@smithfreed.com

Web:  www.smithfreed.com

 

Smith Freed & Eberhard specializes in defending insurance companies and self-insured entities in matters throughout Oregon and Washington. Every member of the firm is dedicated to providing timely, cost-effective and personalized services. While the case may be complex, the approach at Smith Freed & Eberhard is simple: working in partnership with clients, they strive to close files as early as possible.

 

Since the firm only defends lawsuits it has the experience and resources necessary to aggressively defend a lawsuit in a cost-efficient manner. If settlement, arbitration or mediation is a viable alternative to going to trial, the attorneys at Smith Freed & Eberhard make every effort to obtain a successful settlement. When court is either unavoidable or trial is the chosen option, they use their experience and skills to obtain the best result possible.

 

Add to this approach a dedication to attentive service and communication and a commitment to value added service you will see why they are different.

 

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Cause & Origin

 

CASE Forensics

820 SE Division PL

Portland, OR  97202

Contact: Anna Klostermann  

Telephone: 503.736.1106

Email: newcasepdx@case4n6.com

Web:  www.case4n6.com  

 

CASE Forensics is the largest forensic consulting and engineering firm in the Pacific Northwest, providing multidisciplinary forensic engineering and scientific services for the insurance and litigation industries. CASE Forensics provides “one stop shopping” for the adjuster needing expert analysis. CASE is an acronym for Consultants, Architects, Scientists and Engineers. We’ve grown over the last decade into much more than just an engineering firm. CASE Forensics is the comprehensive solution to your investigation, legal expert, testing and consulting needs. You may have known us as Schaefer Engineering; the name was changed to better define the capabilities and services that make us the ultimate tool in your adjuster’s tool kit. CASE Forensics will provide thorough, unbiased, scientific expert consultation, testing and analysis.

 

EFI Global

111 Deerwood Rd. Suite 325

San Ramon, CA  95120

Contact: John Stackhouse

Telephone: 408.228.7567

Email:  john_stackhouse@efiglobal.com

Web: www.efiglobal.com

 

EFI Global, Inc., is a full-service Forensic Engineering, Fire Investigation, Environmental, and Specialty Consulting services firm serving commercial, industrial, institutional, insurance, government, public, and private entities.  We complete more than 21,000 projects annually for clients worldwide in a variety of industries.

For more than 30 years, EFI Global has taken great pride in earning your trust as one of the most respected firms worldwide, capable of providing practical solutions to the most complex problems.  Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, fire investigators, and scientists is selected for their technical proficiency and in-depth industry knowledge to aid clients in resolving technical problems.

 

Each employee reflects EFI Global's commitment to professional integrity and client service.  Our experts analyze the facts and provide clients with detailed results helping them to make informed decisions that impact business objectives.  As an industry leader with a reputation built upon meeting and exceeding expectations, we are committed to building strong, mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with each of our clients.

With more than 350 technical professionals in 26 service centers throughout the United States, EFI Global has the resources to respond quickly to your unique needs – anytime, anywhere.

 

EFI Global’s corporate headquarters in Kingwood, Texas and can be reached at 1-800-334-0200.  For more information, please visit www.efiglobal.com.

 

L&W Investigations - Portland

PO Box 272

Anacortes, WA  98221

Contact: Sabatello, John

Telephone:  503.801.6339

Email:  jsabatello@lwinvestigations.com

 

L&W Investigations specializes in insurance fraud investigations with offices nationwide.  We assign only specialized, local investigators to your cases. We provide surveillance, witness statements, background investigations and quality, on-time product delivery.

 

MDE Inc.

700 South Industrial Way

Seattle, WA  98018

Contact: Susan Evans

Telephone: 206.622.2007

Email: info@mde.com

Web: www.mde.com

 

MDE Inc is a multi-discipline forensic engineering and laboratories consulting services firm providing forensic, investigational, reconstruction and industrial hygiene services nationwide. We specialize in:

·         Forensic engineering

·         Fire investigation (origin & cause and explosion)

·         Failure analysis

·         Accident reconstruction

·         Industrial hygiene, safety and environmental services

·         Forensic laboratory analysis

·         Forensic computer services/data recovery

·         Vehicular forensics

·         Technical expert services

MDE’s extensive experience and resources combine investigational services, forensic engineering, building consultation services, laboratory analysis, and technical expert services to meet your needs, and those of your clients.

 

MDE Inc. has served clients both nationally and internationally since 1982.  We have provided technical expert services for over 10,000 cases.  MDE Inc. has performed forensic investigations and analyses in all types of areas, including: construction defect, consumer products, electronics, appliances, aviation, railroad, marine/admiralty, automotive, heavy equipment, recreation equipment, waterworks, gas, oil, mining, automated manufacturing, construction, mold (microbial), medical, food service, hospitality, education, government, military, and residence (private and multi-family). 

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.

11247 State Route 525

Clinton, WA  98236

Contact:  Dennis L. Parbs, Territorial Manager, NW Region

Telephone:  503.206.5224 or 800.307.4351

Email:  dparbs@uis-usa.com

Web:  www.uis-usa.com   

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. is a nationwide forensic engineering and investigations company that provides a large spectrum of services.

 

Our Northwest Service Center provides service to Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. 

 

Unified Investigations was formed to bring together the best investigative talent in the country, under one corporate roof, to provide the insurance industry with unmatched quality and service.

 

Our mission is to assist in the arduous task of effective claims management by providing the insurance industry with the information necessary to make sound decisions.  We accomplish this by UNIFYING the talents of the best investigators and technical experts available. 

 

When you need to find out scientifically what really happened, the following services are available from our firm:  arson investigations, theft and fraud investigations, code analysis, evidence handling, expert testimony, explosion investigations, fire investigations, follow-up and financial investigations, petrochemicals and gas systems analysis, product analysis of fire causes, forensic engineering, subrogation investigations, vehicle investigation analysis, training and seminars.

 

Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. has more years of experience in fire sciences than any other forensic investigative organization.  The combined total of our forensic experts’ experience is second to none and well surpasses our competitors. 

 

You will find more information about our company by visiting our website at www.uis-usa.com or by calling 888-5UISUSA where you will be directed to the closest office. 

 

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Computer Data Recovery

 

MDE Inc.

700 South Industrial Way

Seattle, WA  98018

Contact: Susan Evans

Telephone: 206.622.2007

Email: info@mde.com

Web: www.mde.com

 

MDE Inc is a multi-discipline forensic engineering and laboratories consulting services firm providing forensic, investigational, reconstruction and industrial hygiene services nationwide. We specialize in:

·         Forensic engineering

·         Fire investigation (origin & cause and explosion)

·         Failure analysis

·         Accident reconstruction

·         Industrial hygiene, safety and environmental services

·         Forensic laboratory analysis

·         Forensic computer services/data recovery

·         Vehicular forensics

·         Technical expert services

MDE’s extensive experience and resources combine investigational services, forensic engineering, building consultation services, laboratory analysis, and technical expert services to meet your needs, and those of your clients.

 

MDE Inc. has served clients both nationally and internationally since 1982.  We have provided technical expert services for over 10,000 cases.  MDE Inc. has performed forensic investigations and analyses in all types of areas, including: construction defect, consumer products, electronics, appliances, aviation, railroad, marine/admiralty, automotive, heavy equipment, recreation equipment, waterworks, gas, oil, mining, automated manufacturing, construction, mold (microbial), medical, food service, hospitality, education, government, military, and residence (private and multi-family). 

 

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Data Analysis

 

Gordian Analysis and Visualization, LLC

POB 2215, 186 Charles Ave

Stateline, NV  89449-2215

Contact: Lenny Angello