Fire Expert Witnesses in Michigan
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Mr. Erik Swonder, MS, PE, CFI
Michigan
Mr. Erik M. Swonder has 20 years of experience in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Fire Investigation. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Additionally, he is licensed as a...
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Mr. Michael Burr, MS, PE, CFI
Michigan
Mr. Michael T. Burr has 17 years of experience in Materials Science. He earned his BS in Material Science and Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Material Science and Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International...
Dr. Donald Hoffmann, PhD, PE, IAAI-CFI
Michigan
Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 36 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today he is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in...
Dr. Charles Funk, PhD, PE, CFEI, CVFI
Michigan
Dr. Charles O. Funk has 18 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and both his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National...
The Average Fire Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour
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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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