Meier Fire Investigation
Fire investigation litigation is complicated. You need an expert who not only understands the science, but can also communicate clearly. Your clients deserve an expert who can help you navigate complex science and fire codes that apply to their case.
Richard Meier can do that for you. He is a full-time fire and explosion investigation expert. At Meier Fire Investigation, We don’t do other kinds of investigations, just fires and explosions. You’ll get honest answers about your case that are firmly based in science and the law. And you’ll get them at a fair price.
Types of Fires Investigated
We offer origin and cause investigations for structure fires: homes, apartments, hotels, commercial buildings, and factories. As a Certified Vehicle fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI), Rich Meier investigates car, truck, RV, mobile-home, heavy equipment and, even, motorcycle fires. A large portion of our practice in devoted to maritime investigations: the investigations of fires on boats, from PWC, sailboats to large yachts Maritime and Admiralty fire investigations at Meier Fire have also included large cargo ships, navy vessels and commercial ships and barges.
When it comes to fire cause expert, Meier Fire is adept at products liability cases. Rich Meier’s manufacturing background gives him an advantage when conducting failure analysis, evaluating product safety. He knows how things are built, what they’re made of and how they can fail.
Services Offered
Our services seamlessly go from the fire scene to courtroom, with expertise on every step in between.
- Fire & Explosion Scene Investigations
- Evidence Examinations
- Fire Investigation from File Review
- Materials Analysis and Testing
- Fire and Safety Code Research
- Scene Diagrams and Courtroom Exhibits
- Expert Origin and Cause Investigation Reports
- Fire And Explosion Expert Testimony
When you see ashes…We see answers
Rich Meier, Fire Investigator
When should you hire a fire investigator?
It is best to hire a fire investigator as early in the case as possible. Investing in an early fire investigation can save you time and money in the long run. For plaintiff’s cases, it allows us to put potential defendants on notice earlier in the process. For defense cases, the earlier we can begin our investigation and evaluate your position, the sooner you know your client’s true exposure.
Who we work for:
Meier Fire provides professional fire investigation services to attorneys, insurance professionals and industry. (not a lawyer, insurance pro or a company representative see below). Our open fire investigation are evenly split between plaintiff and defense work. Based out of Palmetto, Florida, provide expert fire investigations in all 50 states and internationally.
Recent Fire Investigation Case Results.
Whether its a fire in multi-million dollar fire home fire or a small commercial property, it’s important to your client. Meier Fire has a proven record
Plaintiff
Fatal Hotel Fire – Conducted an origin and cause investigation that found that the hotel’s serious fire code violations and inadequate fire alarms were responsible. Case Settled.
Defense
Construction Company – Successfully defended contractor against a construction defect claim resulting from a home fire. Conducted an origin and cause investigation at the scene. They were released pre-suit.
Industry
Investigated a golf cart fire on behalf of a major manufacturer. Worked directly with client and their engineers to identify the faulty component and avoid future fires.
Take a more in-depth look Meier Fire Investigation’s Expertise
Richard Meier, Certified Fire Investigator
Explosion Investigations
Labels and warnings in Products Liability Cases
Battery Fire Investigations
I’m a victim of fire. Can I Hire Meier Fire Directly?
Unfortunately, No.
Having a fire is terrible and stressful. Navigating insurance and the legal system takes insider knowledge and skill, you should not try to do it alone. You need a professional to advocate for you. If you have insurance, your insurance company will likely provide an investigator. If you do not have insurance, you will need legal advice about how best to try to recoup your losses.
In any case, we can better protect your rights when we work with an attorney. The office staff is happy to email you a new client package, but our experts can only consult about your case with your attorney.
