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iii. services Products & Services Fire & Explosion Investigations IFIC Forensics provides a UK wide expert capability in cause and origin investigations associated with fire and explosion. This sector represents the largest proportion of our work and we are ideally placed to respond to all types of fire and explosion investigations including complex losses that require other associated disciplines to be covered. Our proactive approach ensures a consistent and high quality service delivery which focuses on 4 key areas:- • Collation and protection of the evidence/facts. • Careful and detailed analysis of the evidence/facts. • Determine conclusions on cause & origin. • Provision of expert & reliable testimony. Marine We are able to provide a global response to the investigation of Marine claims which covers the following specialist areas:- • Fire & other peril damage to hull claims. • Technical support on causation. • Technical support for the management and handling of hazardous cargoes. Legal – Expert Court Witness Working in collaboration with insurer’s appointed solicitors on high value, complex and /or contentious cases providing support in the following key areas:- • Undertaking detailed and extensive forensic investigations. • Provision of privileged and specialist reports to the Insurer’s appointed solicitors. • Attendance at case review meetings and conference calls. • Contributing to strategic approach with the case. • Trial attendance as directed. Escape of Water & Chemical Spills Leaks from pipe work, tanks and other containers can result in the escape of water (mains & foul water) and chemicals with associated contamination with the added potential for gas explosions. These incidents can arise from a range of causes including the following:- • Poor design. • Poor workmanship. • Manufacturing faults. • Impact/mechanical damage. • Temperature variation including the effects of frost. 6 • Pressure variation. • Gradual deterioration including corrosion. • Forensic sample analysis. • Advice on cargo damage/ contamination. • Expert testimony.
Engineering Our expertise across the engineering sector extends to include the following:- • Mechanical breakdown. • Machinery inspection & analysis. • Electrical failure. • Product liability. • Structural failure. • Process analysis. • Motor vehicle accident reconstruction. • Material testing. Environmental Our environmental capability is designed to minimise the impact of spills and contamination as well as support compliance with all environmental regulations and legislation. We are experienced in the following types of environmental incidents:- • Post-fire. • Post-flood. • Asbestos. • Oil spills. • Chemical spills. • Land contamination. IFIC Capability Matrix Service Personal Lines Commercial Marine Fire and Explosion Personal Injury Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Gas Engineering Metallurgy Marine Engineering Marine Cargo Contamination Assessments Transport Collisions Ports and Terminals Aquaculture Petrochemical Pharmaceutical Escape of Water � � � � � n/a � n/a n/a � � n/a n/a n/a n/a � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � www.ificforensics.com 7 iii. services
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