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Overview
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Forensic Engineering is the practice of applying the science of engineering to some legal circumstance. These engineers investigate and report on accidents or failures. A Forensic Engineer (FE) may be called on to act as an expert witness, providing testimony in front of a jury. The FE must have technical competency as their specialty, as well as knowledge of legal procedures. The FE must be able to apply detective skills to different circumstances and be able to relate their findings to a judge, jury or lawyers.
JBA currently has four professionals involved in Forensic Engineering. Principle Engineer Joseph S.C. Bonadiman, P.E., is a Fellow of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners. He is a registered professional engineer in the states of California, Nevada and Colorado. Joe Bonadiman's vast experience in all matters of civil engineering, construction and land development enable him to be a competent and thorough investigator. He has worked on hundreds of cases and, if called on as Expert Witness, can relate pertinent material in a clear and concise manner to a jury. |
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Since 1941, JBA has maintained a reputation as providing qualified Forensic Engineers and Expert Witnesses. Below is a sample list of cases for which the firm has provided its services:
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Septic System Failure, Condemnation |
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Workman Fell Through Roof – Personal Injury |
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Ladder Failure – Personal Injury |
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Dike Failure – Flood Damage |
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Asphalt Failure – Personal Injury |
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Failure to Maintain (Mobile Home Park) |
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Water Main Break (Construction Error) |
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Soils Stability – Erosion Damage |
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Flood Damage – Retention Basin Failure |
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Earthquake Damage to Structure |
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Property Line Dispute & Wall Failure |
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Foam Roof Dispute – Cost Overrun |
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Soils Subsidence & Structural Failure |
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Wind Damage to Manufactured Houses |
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Ceiling Failure – Refrigerated Building |
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Retaining Wall Failure – Property Damage |
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Use of Fire Damaged Chum Rubber |
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Damage by Vibration from Pile Driving |
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Faulty Domestic Water System |
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Earth Failure – Soil Stability |
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Planning & Boundary Dispute |
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Building Condemnation by City |
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Ground Water Hydrology Litigation |
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Accident Involving Scaffold (Personal Injury) |
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Liquefaction, High Ground Water |
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Traffic Accident, City Maintenance |
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Developer / Engineer Dispute |
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New Building – Time & Costs Excessive |
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Cost Estimate Dispute – Builder / Contractor |
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Condo – Faulty Construction |
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Avalanche Damage to Mountain Homes |
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Safety of Stairs (Personal Injury) |
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Lot Compaction – Footing Failure |
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Water System Contamination |
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Flooding Due to Fire-Damaged Hillsides |
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Dispute Between Engineer’s Reports |
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Groundwater Contaminated with Radon Gas |
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