Finding the Answers to Every Case
Every case is unique, but one thing is always consistent: Edison Engineering uses a proven scientific process to produce unbiased results that hold up under the toughest scrutiny. From small-scale insurance investigations to catastrophic accidents, we have the broad engineering skills to handle virtually any project.
Here are a few examples of our investigative work:
Tower crane collapse
New York
A tower crane in Manhattan collapsed, falling over 200 feet to the pavement below and killing two construction workers. On its path to the ground, the crane significantly damaged the...
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Deadly helicopter crash
Louisiana
A dual-engine helicopter transporting workers to a rig crashed into marshy terrain in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico not long after takeoff. Both pilots and six of the seven...
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Aircraft engine failure
Nationwide
When a number of small airplanes experienced engine crankshaft failure and crashed, the engine manufacturer placed the blame on the company that made the crankshaft forgings. The FAA agreed. In...
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Crushing injury accident analysis
Illinois
While attempting to clean an industrial machine, an operator got his hand stuck between two large rollers, significantly injuring his hand. Edison Engineering was called to investigate the incident and...
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Defective garbage can?
Wisconsin
A woman moving a large garbage toter in her yard tripped and was injured when she stepped on the open lid. She sued the manufacturer of the garbage toter, claiming...
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