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In today’s world of complex projects and unpredictable occurrences, decision makers must rely on unbiased, accurate, and scientific assessments that address the issues.  HSA provides litigation support and expert-witness testimony in the fields of engineering, toxic tort and environmental science. We have served as technical consultants and experts in support of litigation concerning construction, engineering failure (structural and/or geological), wind/wave damage, fire/vehicular forensics, indoor air quality, and a variety of other insurance-related concerns. We have also provided expertise and testimony associated with risk and the assessment and/or remediation of sites contaminated by chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and heavy metals.  Our clients call on us to collect and interpret timely, factual, unbiased information.

When a dispute arises, HSA’s professionals go beyond short-sighted research, circumstantial evidence, and apparent answers. We understand that incidents and failures rarely result from a single cause but occur due to complex circumstances that require a thorough understanding of complex technical and scientific issues. We routinely provide technical expertise with direct industry knowledge to address client concerns and provide expert advice. Quick–turnaround, state-of-the-art investigations and the willingness of our professional staff to embrace new technologies represent our major strength.  Our approach offers a multi-faceted perspective that leads to insight.  

Our expertise can provide valuable service to our clients in the understanding and assessment of the technical issues and merits of their cases, both in and out of the courtroom.  With experience in supporting plaintiffs and defendants, our primary objective is always to investigate through competent science and engineering.  We provide the following services in this regard:

• Research and Agency Record Reviews
• Compliance and Transactional Audits
• Technical Assistance with Insurance Claims
• Regulatory Support and Client Advocacy
• Consultation and Strategy Development
• Third-Party Technical Review and Oversight of Work Completed by Others
• Engineering, Scientific, and Statistical Analyses
• Environmental Forensics
• Risk Assessment
• Simulation Modeling
• Trial Exhibits
• Public Information Programs
• Assistance with Depositions of Opposing Experts
• Expert-Witness Testimony