Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Forensic Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2009, Palmer Engineering & Forensics is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary forensic engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering and forensic services. With over 15 years of combined experience, our team specializes in failure analysis, expert witness testimony, and litigation support for clients across residential, commercial, industrial, automotive, agricultural, and mining sectors. Our expertise spans electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and mining engineering disciplines, enabling us to address complex forensic investigations and provide tailored solutions.We also offer advanced safety analysis, design review services, and safety training programs. Led by Dr. John A. Palmer, our team combines technical rigor with practical problem-solving to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes. Our commitment to quality, clarity, and integrity has established us as a trusted partner for engineering projects and forensic evaluations nationwide. Through decades of hands-on experience, we bring unparalleled objectivity and technical acumen to every case, prioritizing client needs and maintaining strict adherence to professional standards.
Services
Forensic Engineering
Electrical Failure Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Structural Engineering
Expert Witness Services
Litigation Support
Safety Training
Product Liability Analysis
Accident Reconstruction
Design Review
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering experts with 15+ years of forensic investigation experience
- Offering litigation support in subrogation, product liability, and construction defect cases
- Nationwide service with strategic operations in Utah and Colorado
- Led by credentialed professionals including Ph.D.-level electrical engineers and certified expert witnesses
- Comprehensive safety consulting and training programs developed by industry veterans
What people say
Instrumental in case success
Excellent presentation skills
Meticulous investigation
Exemplary work
Creative problem solutions
Services
Forensic Engineering
Our forensic engineering services investigate failures and accidents across all engineering disciplines. We provide root-cause analysis, expert witness testimony, and litigation support for complex cases. With advanced diagnostic tools and extensive courtroom experience, we deliver clear, defensible conclusions to resolve disputes and prevent future failures.
Expert Witness Services
Our certified experts serve as expert witnesses in litigation matters involving engineering failures. We prepare detailed reports, perform technical analyses, and provide deposition and trial testimony. Our professionals maintain the highest standards of objectivity and clarity to support both plaintiff and defense counsel in high-stakes cases.
Electrical Engineering
Specializing in electrical failure analysis and safety evaluation, our Ph.D.-led team investigates power system failures, arc flash incidents, and electrical fires. We provide expert consultation on system design, code compliance, and safety protocols for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
Safety Training
Our OSHA-compliant safety training programs address hazard prevention and regulatory compliance. Developed by experienced safety professionals, courses cover risk assessment, incident prevention, and safety protocol implementation to reduce workplace accidents and improve organizational safety culture.
Mechanical Engineering
We conduct comprehensive mechanical failure analyses for vehicle accidents, gas system failures, and industrial equipment malfunctions. Using advanced diagnostic tools and reconstruction techniques, our experts determine failure causes and provide technical solutions to prevent recurrence in automotive, HVAC, and manufacturing contexts.
People
Dr. John A. Palmer
Founder & Electrical Engineering Expert
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 25+ years of forensic experience, specializing in electrical failures and expert testimony. Recognized national authority in electrical safety and litigation support.
Todd Reeder
Mechanical Engineering Expert
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineer with expertise in vehicle accident reconstruction and biomechanics, offering 15+ years of litigation support in transportation and industrial accident cases.
Jed Larsen
Civil & Structural Engineer
Professional engineer specializing in structural failure analysis and construction defect evaluation, with extensive experience in forensic investigations and remedial design solutions.
Ron Lindsay
Director of Safety Training
Certified safety professional with 20+ years developing advanced safety programs and training curricula, combining forensic insights with practical safety implementation strategies.
J.R. Koehler
Structural Engineering Consultant
Experienced structural engineer providing forensic evaluations and design solutions, with specialized expertise in building failures and construction litigation support.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We specialize in electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural engineering with forensic, litigation support, and safety training expertise.
Do you provide expert witness services nationwide?
Yes, our expert witnesses serve legal clients nationwide with technical analysis, deposition testimony, and trial support.
What safety training programs do you offer?
We provide customized safety training covering OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, incident prevention, and safety protocol implementation for workplace environments.
Can you help with insurance claim investigations?
Yes, we assist insurers with cause-and-origin analysis for property damage, electrical failures, and workplace injury claims using forensic engineering techniques.
Are your engineers certified experts?
Yes, our team includes certified forensic engineering investigators, professional engineers, and experts with advanced degrees in their specialties.
What types of case studies do you publish?
We document electrical, mechanical, and structural failure investigations in detailed case studies demonstrating our technical approach and methodology.
