Expert Witness
Erickson Structural provides expert witness and litigation support services informed by extensive experience in structural engineering, building construction, and forensic investigations. Our background includes serving as the structural engineer of record for numerous projects, with firsthand experience navigating the design, permitting, bidding, and construction processes.
This practical experience, combined with our forensic investigative work, provides valuable insight into construction practices, structural performance, and the technical issues involved in construction and design-related disputes. We provide independent engineering opinions and objective assessments of the technical strengths and weaknesses of claims, helping clients and their legal teams better understand complex structural engineering issues.
Structural Forensics
Erickson Structural has extensive experience investigating the causes and extent of structural damage, distress, and failures. Our investigations may include site inspections, review of construction documents and project records, evaluation of structural conditions, and coordination of additional testing or exploratory openings when necessary.
Thorough investigations often require examining areas that are difficult to access, including attics, crawl spaces, and concealed structural components. We understand the importance of recognizing relevant evidence, evaluating contributing factors, and developing reliable, defensible engineering opinions supported by the available information.
Construction Defect and Design Error Assessments
Erickson Structural investigates alleged structural design errors and construction defects involving a variety of building types, structural systems, and construction materials. Our experience in structural design, construction, and forensic investigations allows us to evaluate alleged deficiencies and provide independent engineering opinions regarding their existence, significance, and potential consequences.
We assist clients and legal teams in understanding technical issues and assessing whether available evidence supports or contradicts allegations of structural defects or errors.
Remediation Consulting
Erickson Structural assists clients in evaluating potential remediation approaches for structural damage, deficiencies, and distress. Our services may include assessing proposed repair strategies, identifying potential limitations or concerns, and providing independent engineering opinions regarding appropriate repair approaches.
Our recommendations are informed by our experience investigating structural problems and evaluating the condition of existing buildings.
Litigation Support and Expert Testimony
Erickson Structural provides technical support for construction-related claims and disputes through independent forensic investigations, document review, and structural engineering consultation. We prepare clear, well-documented technical reports presenting our findings, conclusions, and engineering opinions.
Our services may also include consultation during dispute resolution, assistance with mediation or arbitration, and expert testimony during depositions or at trial.
