Our Focus:
Originally, Investigative Mechanics was focused on determining origin and cause of automobile fires. However, with our additional staff, extensive training, and years of experience we now offer a variety of services to our clients:
- Origin & Cause of Fire
- Forensic Accident Reconstruction
- Case Strategy and Counciling
- Scene Mapping
- Professional Photography, Video Recording & Forensic Computer Animation Utilizing 2D and 3D Modeling
- Complete Braking System Failure Analysis (Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical, and Anti-locking Brakes)
- Certified Crash Data Retrieval & Analysis from Event Data Recorders ("Black Box" downloads) on SDM's & RCM's using both the older CANPlus and the new CDR900 units - current software version 23.2
- Heavy Truck Cummins Engine Event Data Recorder imaging using the Nexiq USB-Link2 with both the PowerSpec (v10.0.1) and InSite (v8.8.0.101) software suites. And Detroit Diesel using DDEC Reports (v9.02).
- Consulting for Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Manufacturers
- Technical Expert/Expert Witness Testimony in State and Federal Courts on Criminal and Civil Cases for Plaintiff & Defense
- Lamp bulb analysis - Hot/Cold shock
- Electrical Arc & Electrical Failure Analysis
- Recovery, Securing and Storage of Small & Large Evidence
- Development of Protocols and Procedures for Forensic Analysis, Investigation, and Testing
- Exemplar Vehicle Locating & Testing
- Courtroom Exhibit Fabrication
- Forensic Perception & Latent Reaction Analysis
- Writing and Teaching College-level Courses on Automotive Event Data Recording
- Protocol & Spoliation of Evidence Issues Addressed
- Forensic research applying to documentation and repair orders
- Wheel-off cases for Automotive, School Bus, and Light/Medium/Heavy Trucks
Our Services:
Investigative Mechanics provides comprehensive investigation services on:
- Passenger Cars and SUV's
- Recreational Vehicles
- Light, Medium and Heavy Trucks
- Semi-Tractors and Trailers
- School buses
- Motorcycles, ATV's and Snowmobiles
- Boats, Jet Skis, Marine Equipment and Yachts
- Farm and Agricultural Equipment
- Log-splitting Equipment
- Heavy Off-road Equipment
- Construction and Forestry Harvesting Equipment
- Diesel and Gasoline Generators
- Motor Homes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels and Recreational Vehicles
- Utility Trailers
- RV Industry installed Electric and Propane Refrigerators
- Event Data Recording/Crash Data Retrieval (black box)
- Air bag Deployment
Our Facilities:
At our office, we offer our clients:
- A Large Conference Room for Depositions
- Two Investigative Laboratories
- Microscopy and Audio-Video Equipment
- Secure Evidence Storage (both On-site and Off)
Investigative Mechanics, Inc.
13925 Main Street - P.O. Box 340
Bath, Michigan 48808-0340
office: 517-641-6600
fax: 517-641-7300
e-mail: bwilson@investigativemechanics.com
13925 Main Street - P.O. Box 340
Bath, Michigan 48808-0340
office: 517-641-6600
fax: 517-641-7300
e-mail: bwilson@investigativemechanics.com