Fire Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Mr. Thomas Bajzek, PE, CFEI
Illinois
Mr. Thomas J. Bajzek has 38 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Electrical Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Physics from Loyola University Chicago and his MS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...
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Electrical Engineering & Fire Analysis Expert Witness
Illinois
This expert brings 40+ years of electrical engineering experience to a continuing career in failure analysis and electrical fire investigations. In addition to his professional work for several industrial firms, he has taught these subjects at the Illinois Fire Academy., Wisconsin IAAI.
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Mr. Derek Starr, PE, IAAI-CFI, CVFI, CFEI
Illinois
Mr. Derek A. Starr has 21 years of experience in Electrical Engineering and he earned his BSEE from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson...
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Mr. James Marciniak, PE, CFEI
Illinois
Mr. James G. Marciniak has over 35 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in...
The Average Fire Expert Witness
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Fire Expert Witness FAQs
A fire expert witness provides specialized knowledge about fire causes, prevention, and safety. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct incidents, and provide credible testimony in court.
Fire expert witnesses often work on cases involving arson, fire safety violations, insurance claims, wrongful death suits due to fires, and product liability cases related to fire hazards.
In an arson case, a fire expert can determine the cause and origin of the fire, identify accelerants used, and testify about these findings in court.
Yes, some experts specialize in areas like electrical fires, industrial fires, wildfire investigations, or fire protection engineering.
A certified investigator has undergone rigorous training and testing to prove their expertise. Their certification adds credibility to their analysis and testimony.
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