Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Engineering Services
Applications Engineering Group has been a leader in forensic science and engineering since 1994. Our team of engineers, scientists, physicians, and biomechanists delivers unbiased technical analyses and damage assessments for vehicular, electrical, mechanical, and industrial failures. With decades of combined experience, we provide expert witness testimony and scientific conclusions for thousands of cases, serving insurance companies, attorneys, and federal agencies. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a materials laboratory equipped with advanced testing technology. We prioritize timely, cost-effective solutions while maintaining open communication with clients.Our forensic investigations utilize computer simulations and databases to ensure accurate, defensible results. Located in Atlantic Beach, Florida, our facility accommodates large-scale inspections and evidence storage. We adhere to strict scientific integrity and have presented findings in hundreds of depositions and trials. Our multidisciplinary approach covers accident reconstruction, fire analysis, structural engineering, and biomechanics. Clients trust us for our technical expertise, comprehensive analyses, and dedication to resolving complex cases efficiently.
Services
Forensics Analysis
Fire Analysis
Structural/Civil Engineering
Personal Injury/Biomechanics
Materials Laboratory/Testing
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in forensic engineering and scientific analysis.
- Our team includes certified experts with advanced degrees in engineering and biomechanics.
- We utilize state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for material testing and failure analysis.
- Our findings are presented in courtrooms with a history of defensible expert testimony.
- We offer comprehensive services from accident reconstruction to fire cause determination.
Services
Forensics Analysis
Our forensic analysis services examine vehicular, industrial, and material failures to determine root causes. Using advanced techniques like computer simulations and crash data retrieval, we provide defensible conclusions for legal proceedings. Clients rely on our expertise in accident reconstruction and failure analysis to resolve disputes.
Fire Analysis
We investigate fire origins and causes in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Our experts analyze electrical systems, gas components, and fire patterns to determine causation. Services include pre-fire equipment analysis and compliance evaluations with fire safety codes.
Structural/Civil Engineering
This service assesses structural damage from fire, water, or impact events. We evaluate building code compliance, prepare repair designs, and determine subrogation potential. Expertise includes concrete, wood, and steel failure analysis for residential and commercial properties.
Personal Injury/Biomechanics
Biomechanical evaluations determine injury causation in accidents. We analyze forces from collisions or falls to assess injury consistency with claimed damages. Services include MADYMO simulations for vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Materials Laboratory/Testing
Our materials lab conducts failure analysis using microscopy, hardness testing, and CT scanning. We perform metallurgical evaluations, fracture surface analysis, and field hardness testing to determine material properties and failure modes.
People
Orion P. Keifer
Forensic Analyst
Specializes in vehicular accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis with 20+ years of experience in forensic engineering.
Barry J. Gaines
Fire Analysis Expert
Certified fire investigator with expertise in electrical and gas system failures, conducting over 500 fire origin analyses.
Peter D. Layson
Structural Engineer
Licensed civil engineer specializing in structural failure analysis and building code compliance for residential and commercial properties.
Bradley C. Reckamp
Materials Scientist
Metallurgist with advanced degrees in material failure analysis, operating state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for forensic testing.
Michael L. Woodhouse
Biomechanics Specialist
Biomechanical engineer conducting injury causation analysis using MADYMO simulations and peer-reviewed research methods.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We analyze vehicular accidents, industrial failures, fire origins, structural damage, and personal injury biomechanics for legal and insurance clients.
How do you determine fire causes?
Our experts examine electrical systems, gas components, and burn patterns using laboratory testing and on-site investigations to establish fire origins.
Can you analyze material failures?
Yes, our materials lab uses microscopy, hardness testing, and CT scanning to determine failure modes in metals, polymers, and composites.
Do you provide courtroom testimony?
Our experts have testified in hundreds of depositions and trials, providing defensible forensic analysis and expert witness testimony.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from Atlantic Beach, Florida, serving clients throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond.
