Evidence retention and preservation are often done as a matter of course in losses that may have subrogation potential. Unfortunately, roadblocks are frequently encountered when...
Supporting a claim with competent expert testimony is essential to recovery. The right expert can turn a good claim into a recoverable claim. While many...
After the fire trucks leave and only smoking embers remain, the challenge of recovery begins. Ideally, when investigating fire losses, theories are discovered and refined,...
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 43% of the 67,504 arson offenses reported in 2005 under the Uniform Reporting Program involved buildings. Arsons of...
Pyrolysis is the chemical decomposition of organic material caused by extended exposure to heat. When pyrolysis of wood occurs, the originally complex chemical compound degrades...