The Fire Surveyor advises on fire claims through a fire investigation process to identify the causes, assess the compensability of the damage and obtain the maximum possible compensation from insurance policies or liable third parties. Fire Investigation and the Fire Loss Adjuster’s advice are essential to determine the causes of fires and obtain fair compensation for damages. Professional services aim to identify the actual cause of a fire, which may be accidental, arson, negligence or other.
Investigation of the Causes of Fire
In order to verify the restorability of all damages suffered, careful analysis of the contractual conditions of insurance policies is carried out, with the help of lawyers and attorneys specializing in insurance and damage compensation, in synergy with the expert fire surveyor. This investigative activity includes the thorough examination of locations and their documentation through video, photographic and infrared filming with the help of thermal imaging cameras, drones and other instrumentation. In addition, samples are collected for later analysis in the laboratory using advanced technology. All fire investigation operations must be carried out as promptly as possible by accessing the scene of the accident before it undergoes any changes. Although expert witnesses can start the investigation at any time based on documentation collected by other actors such as the fire department or law enforcement, it is still advisable to take action as soon as possible.
The main areas of focus
♦ Technical investigation of the origin and cause of the accident that caused the fire. ♦ Evidence retrieval with high-definition video footage from video cameras, drones, and infrared cameras. ♦ Analysis of electrical phenomena and machine failures. ♦ Machine failure counseling and restorability testing. ♦ Certified measurements of contamination, presence of hydrocarbons, combustion temperature analysis. ♦ Post-fire structural, chemical, dimensional and safety diagnoses. ♦ Plans and specifications for post-fire restoration work. ♦ Construction management in post-fire restoration work. ♦ Lightning detection services. ♦ Consulting restoration of public, historic and artistic buildings. For mechanical, electromechanical or electronic failures, we perform technical reports on the origin of the damage and the actual causes.