Schaefer Engineering, Inc. provides forensic engineering consulting services nationwide to law firms, manufacturers, insurance companies, independent adjusting companies, third party administrators, truck lines, municipalities and individuals. The firm is founded on integrity with a commitment to provide quality professional services to our clients. Our engineers are experienced, dedicated professionals with a systematic, thorough approach to evaluating technical issues. We would appreciate an opportunity to assist you with your next case or claim. Our Mechanical Engineering expertise includes vehicular accident investigation and reconstruction analysis with emphasis in commercial vehicles. In addition, we provide product failure analysis including vehicle and marine components/systems, mechanical equipment/machinery, plumbing/fire-sprinkler systems, and fuel gas equipment and appliances. The firm also has expertise in equipment and system analysis of carbon monoxide exposure incidents. Our Electrical Engineering expertise includes evaluation of electrical products, components and systems. Additionally, it includes investigation of electrical injury and electrocution incidents, equipment damage assessments due to water or lightning, and electrical artifacts potentially involved in the ignition of a fire. Our Materials & Metallurgical Engineering expertise includes evaluation of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials. It encompasses the investigation of failure analysis, corrosion, materials selection and specification, materials testing and characterization, and heat-treatment selection and evaluation.