Trust Our Certified, Court-Tested Fire Investigators
Discover peace of mind with Haag Global’s team of certified, court-tested fire investigators. We’re dedicated to providing the highest-quality forensic investigations of fires and explosions in the industry. From automobiles to large commercial complexes, single- and multi-family housing, manufacturing facilities, and heavy equipment, Haag can handle fires and explosions of any scope. We handle it all with precision and expertise.
Areas of Expertise
ORIGIN & CAUSE INVESTIGATIONS
From complex commercial fires and explosions to vehicle and heavy machinery fires to wildland fires, Haag Fire O&C investigators can handle any scale or scope of investigation you bring. With a coverage area of multiple states, and a number of highly qualified and experienced investigators to support one another in large-scale incidents, we are there for you. And in the event one of our investigators disagrees with a local law enforcement investigator’s findings, we can provide an objective, second opinion at no charge.
HAZMAT INVESTIGATIONS
To some extent, every fire scene is a hazardous environment. In addition to investigators certified to manage and investigate HAZMAT sites, each of our investigators is trained to evaluate safety concerns at EVERY SCENE before beginning their investigation. This helps insure that the professional you hire for your investigation is conscientious and safe. The last thing you need is the complication of worrying about the safety of outside contractors.
EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND STORAGE
Knowing when and how to collect evidence is only the beginning of the battle. Is your fire investigator documenting and storing evidence in compliance with standards such as ASTM E1459 and E1492? Our on-site storage facility and system are laid out to insure your evidence is properly documented and available when the time comes.
BURN TESTING
It is one thing to claim what goes on in a fire… it’s quite another to know it. Whether it involves testing hypotheses of other experts, or the regular testing we do to enhance our training and familiarity with materials, Haag Fire O&C is here to put the physical into forensic evidence.
CODE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
The complexity of a fire investigation can rise quickly when one is dealing with code issues. It is often simple matters that lead to big complications. At times, the origin and cause of an incident may not be as important as are involved code requirements. Furthermore, an expert referencing the wrong code may take you down a dead-end road in your subrogation case. Our investigators are trained to consider code issues concurrently with their investigation and to apprise you of any code issues that may affect litigation or underwriting concerns.
EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
If your investigator isn’t presentable for deposition, if he can’t qualify for court, if a jury would not have faith in him or his practices, is there really any point in hiring him? Our experts are vetted for their ability to present their findings, and their reports are designed to show that. Due to our extensive experience in the industry, every process in our company is designed to support your claims process. We follow methods consistent with industry standards and, unlike companies that charge flat- or graduated-rates, we charge the same hourly rate no matter if we are on the scene or in the courtroom. This eliminates any claim that an investigator profits from claims going to litigation. Credibility.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Haag Fire O&C is dedicated to keeping its staff of highly trained investigators up to date with the latest findings and practices of the fire investigation industry. We do this through internal and external training opportunities, industry association memberships, and a library of research materials. This assures that you will have the best-qualified individual representing your file in the field.
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