About REK Engineering, LLC—Forensic engineering experts dedicated to serving you with integrity and professionalism
Forensic Engineering Expertise at Your Service
The field of Forensic Engineering is the application of engineering principles to the resolution of legal questions, issues, and actions. It involves the application of engineering knowledge and experience to matters of investigation, analysis of evidence, and the formulation of opinions that may serve the jurisprudence system, public health, safety and welfare.
Our core service is to present our clients with expert technical consulting on the root cause of events, defects and failures to support a variety of cases, claims or questions, including:
- Investigations for Insurance Companies and Law Firms
- Determination of Cause and Origin, Sequence of Events, and Contributing Factors, or Liabilities
- Documentation and Collection of Evidence
- Report Preparation, Presentations of Findings
- Expert Witness Testimony
The product of our work is often presented before a court of law or other judicial forums, further adding to the importance our research plays in ensuring the truth prevails in any situation resulting in the loss of life, assets or other property.
Forensic Engineering Experts
REK Engineering was founded by Bob Ketchum after more than thirty years of engineering expertise involving design, construction, and accident investigations. Through this experience, REK Engineering provides a solid foundation for conducting property assessments, accident evaluations, forensic examinations and expert witness testimonies in matters determining the root cause of deficiencies, failures and accidents.
Mr. Ketchum’s qualifications and experience have led him to serve on projects involving large complex systems and environments ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Industrial, Manufacturing, Transportation, Educational, Entertainment and Residential systems. He has testified in matters of premise liability, accident reconstruction, product defects, construction deficiencies, and design errors and omissions. We have represented some of the nation’s largest Fortune 500, companies while providing professional services and support to local and international missions. In addition, we are qualified to testify in both state and federal courts.
