Business Details
45 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Forensic Engineering & Fire Investigation Services
System Engineering And Laboratories (SEAL) has been delivering expert forensic engineering and fire investigation services since 1981. With over four decades of experience, our team of licensed professional engineers and certified specialists provides comprehensive analysis of structural failures, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and fire origin investigations. Our engineers hold advanced degrees from top institutions and maintain active roles in national professional societies, ensuring cutting-edge expertise in structural experimental research, accident reconstruction, and product liability analysis.We combine OSHA compliance knowledge with specialized laboratory testing, including electron microscopy, to determine root causes of failures. Our 24/7 emergency response team supports clients globally, offering expert witness testimony and litigation support backed by a proven track record of successful case resolutions. Client testimonials highlight our prompt response times, technical proficiency, and ability to deliver actionable insights during complex investigations.
Services
Structural Engineering
Electrical Forensics
Mechanical Failure Analysis
Fire Investigations
Accident Reconstruction
Product Liability
Laboratory Testing
Expert Witness
Safety Compliance
Oil & Gas Forensics
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of forensic engineering experience with licensed professionals
- Our team includes certified safety professionals and expert witnesses
- We provide 24/7 emergency response for urgent investigations
- We utilize advanced electron microscopy in failure analysis
- Our engineers hold active roles in national professional societies
Associations and certifications
- P.E.
- CSP
- CFEI
- CFI
- A/P
- IA
What people say
Prompt response
Expert testimony
Successful resolutions
Technical proficiency
40+ years experience
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineers investigate building failures and collapses with 40+ years of experience. We analyze damage from weather events, industrial accidents, and construction defects. Our team examines gravity support systems and lateral force resistance in structures ranging from skyscrapers to residential dwellings.
Electrical Forensics
Specializing in electrical system failures since 1981, we determine causes of equipment malfunctions and electrical fires. Our engineers use advanced testing facilities to analyze industrial and consumer products, identifying failures from improper installation to manufacturing defects in electrical systems.
Fire Investigations
Our certified fire investigators determine origin and cause of residential and commercial fires. With specialized training in arson and explosion investigation, we document evidence and analyze electrical systems, cooking equipment, and industrial processes to identify fire causes for insurance and legal cases.
Accident Reconstruction
With 40+ years of experience, our team reconstructs transportation accidents using scientific methods. We analyze vehicle collisions, crane accidents, and industrial incidents through scene documentation, vehicle inspections, and simulation modeling to determine causation factors.
Laboratory Testing
Our specialized labs conduct failure analysis using electron microscopy and other advanced techniques. We perform metallurgical testing, welding analysis, and materials evaluation to determine product failures, with capabilities in mechanical, electrical, and structural component testing.
People
Frank H. Johnson
President/CEO
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 40 years of forensic engineering experience. Specializes in structural analysis and expert witness testimony. Active member of national engineering societies.
Gary L. Jackson
Senior Consulting Engineer
Certified Safety Professional with expertise in electrical systems and accident reconstruction. Provides litigation support and expert testimony in complex engineering cases.
Kurt C. Myers
Fire Cause Investigator
Certified Fire Investigator with specialized training in explosion analysis. Leads SEAL's fire investigation division with extensive courtroom testimony experience.
Brian Haygood
Consulting Engineer
Mechanical engineering specialist focusing on industrial equipment failures. Conducts root cause analysis and provides expert opinions in product liability cases.
Greig Latham
Consulting Engineer
Structural engineer with expertise in building code compliance and failure analysis. Investigates construction defects and weather-related damage to structures.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering forensics, fire investigations, accident reconstruction, and product liability analysis with 40+ years of experience.
Do you provide expert witness testimony?
Yes, our licensed engineers regularly provide expert witness testimony in court cases, with extensive courtroom experience and proven track record of successful outcomes.
Are your services available 24/7?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response services for urgent investigations and accident site assessments with immediate availability.
What industries do you serve?
We serve insurance companies, law firms, industrial clients, and government agencies with expertise in oil & gas, transportation, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
Do you have laboratory testing capabilities?
Yes, we operate specialized laboratories with electron microscopy and materials testing equipment for failure analysis of mechanical, electrical, and structural components.
How do you handle complex litigation cases?
Our team provides comprehensive litigation support including evidence collection, expert reports, and courtroom testimony, with proven success in complex multi-party disputes.
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