Forensic Engineering: Figure Out What Went Wrong - And Why It Happened.
Todd Hartzler, a licensed forensic electrical engineer investigates
- Fires
- Failures
- Equipment Issues
And delivers clear, expert answers you can trust for
- Attorneys
- Claims Professionals
- Fire Investigators
- Manufacturers
HECS helps Attorneys + Fire Investigators,
Claims Professionals +
Product Manufacturers
Are you defending or bringing a subrogation lawsuit?
Wondering how to fairly deal with an electrical or fire claim?
Is your product or workmanship being questioned?
Licensed Professional Engineer in: Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin. Based in Des Moines, IA
HECS forensic engineering answers your questions about:

Product Failure
HECS excels in forensic engineering to uncover the important details and explain why a product or system failed or performed properly.

Electrical Damage to Equipment
Assess and evaluate damaged equipment with HECS to help you define scope of loss and identify cause of loss with clarity.

HECS performs thoughtful examinations of equipment, wiring, fuses and circuit breakers, revealing vital information in fire investigations.

Litigation Support
Consult with Todd for expert advice and technical analysis in legal matters of subrogation, defense, and injury claims involving electrical energy or electrical work.

Large Loss Investigations
Todd Hartzler has the experience and capability to perform intensive electrical investigations at high-end homes, commercial complexes, agricultural and industrial sites.

Control System Performance
HECS creates accurate diagrams of wiring and controls to explain their functions and identify unintended performance issues.
2,200+
INVESTIGATIONS
25+
YEARS of EXPERIENCE
50+
TRIALS / DEPOSITIONS
The expertise you need for RELIABLE forensic engineering answers
Hartzler Engineering & Consulting Services brings to you HIGH-QUALITY forensic engineering, failure analysis, fire scene electrical investigation, and guidance. Todd's creative problem solving skills and over 25 years of forensic engineering experience deliver real-world options for your situation.
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