It’s a fact: Lawyers who use forensic investigators; expert witnesses win cases.

Unless you often keep company with accident and injury attorneys like us here at Elk & Elk, most accidents are over and done with in the blink of an eye. But to the trained eye, there is a lifetime of evidence before and after two cars crash, a roof collapses or an irreversible medical mistake takes place. It’s in these details a case may be won or lost and it’s why each and every injury victim out there should be asking him/herself where to find lawyers who use forensic investigators.

With more than 45 years experience arguing on behalf of common, hard-working people throughout Ohio and beyond; we’ve learned a thing or two about the importance of forensic engineers and other types of expert witnesses. They can pinpoint evidence the common observer would never even think to look for. They can dissect it and argue its significance and give the accident and injury attorneys on our team the edge they need to prove another party’s negligence and help you get your life back on track.

At Elk & Elk, we have relationships with the top expert witnesses among lawyers who use forensic investigators. And we have the kinds of accident and injury attorneys who know how to use their talent. If a case hinges on the testimony of such an expert, Elk & Elk spares no expense in getting that witness to testify for you. We’re serious about your case and we work with serious experts who have the training, the skills and the reputations to get to the truth, prove it and win your case.

If you’re considering working with a firm that doesn’t have the resources to hire the best and the brightest experts to help prove your case, you need to talk to Elk & Elk. We‚re here 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. At Elk & Elk, we’re not just lawyers – we’re serious lawyers with serious experts who successfully handle serious injuries day in and day out.

Forensic Investigators FAQ’s:

Q: How are accident investigators/forensic engineers trained?

A: College education (often in some engineering discipline), real-world experience, continuing education (short [one- to five-day] short courses, seminars, research and on-the-job training are typically how accident investigators train for their jobs.

Q: How do investigators gather information?

A: Generally, they prepare for an investigation by gathering as much background information as possible about the case at hand, taking witness accounts, touring the site, taking photos, recording evidence and keeping track of any evidence removed from the scene.

Q: What kinds of tools do investigators use?

A: Digital cameras, video cameras, digital microscopes, a variety of measuring devices, safety gear, computer hardware and software are all used to gather evidence and analyze it.

Q: What factors may complicate an investigation?

A: Lack of evidence, unfounded assumptions, time limitations and environmental factors like weather, lighting and bad equipment may all hinder an investigation.

Q: What helps an investigation?

A: Having a wealth of evidence and lots of organized paper evidence really help an investigation along

Q: What can the parties involved in an accident do to aid investigators?

A: Don’t move anything. Taking photos also helps a great deal, as it helps to establish a chronology of the events leading up to and after the incident at hand.

Q: How much does it cost to hire forensic investigators, engineers and similar experts?

A: Most experts charge by the hour and may bill anywhere from $75 to $400/hour for engineers and even more for medical doctors and “niche specialists.”