Providing investigation and litigation support for attorneys and insurance companies

JZ Engineering, LLC provides forensic mechanical engineering analysis for attorneys, insurers, investigators, and Special Investigation Units.

Core Services

Two vehicles involved in a head-on collision at an intersection, illustrating accident reconstruction analysis.

Accident Reconstruction

Determining how and why collisions occur using physical evidence, vehicle data, video, scene documentation, crash site measurements, and engineering analysis.

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A close-up view of a metal mechanical component showing severe corrosion and signs of material fatigue, including surface pitting and a fractured edge, indicative of a metal failure analysis.

Mechanical Failure Analysis

Evaluation of mechanical systems and components to determine failure modes, root cause, maintenance factors, usage factors, and defect-related issues.

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Vehicle & Equipment Fire Investigation

Origin and cause investigation for fires involving vehicles and heavy equipment, including electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and recall-related matters.

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The work is evidence-based, report-ready, and focused on helping clients understand the technical issues behind a claim, dispute, or loss.

Engineering Analysis Built Around the Evidence

Forensic engineering work begins with the available evidence: physical damage, scene conditions, vehicle data, service records, video, witness information, component condition, and the technical questions at issue.

JZ Engineering helps clients understand what happened, why it happened, and what the evidence supports.

Litigation Support

Technical Opinions for Legal and Insurance Matters

In addition to the three core service areas, JZ Engineering provides technical support for product liability matters, expert witness work, video analysis, photogrammetry, vehicle data review, and claim evaluation.

Support may include case review, inspections, evidence evaluation, written reports, deposition testimony, trial testimony, rebuttal analysis, and consultation regarding the technical issues in dispute.

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Front-end damage to a black sedan following a collision, used for forensic accident reconstruction analysis.

Case Examples

See How the Work Is Applied

Anonymized case examples show how forensic engineering methods are applied to accident reconstruction, mechanical failure, fire investigation, product liability, and claim evaluation matters.

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A close-up of a damaged planetary gear assembly showing significant wear, fractured teeth on the ring gear, and metal debris within the bearing housing, consistent with a catastrophic mechanical failure.

Discuss Your Case

Need a Technical Issue Reviewed?

JZ Engineering is available for case consultation, inspections, expert review, and time-sensitive evidence evaluation. Serving clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide.

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