Knott Laboratory

Our forensic engineers investigate structural, mechanical, and civil engineering failures to determine root causes. We provide detailed reports and expert testimony for legal and insurance cases. Our team uses advanced tools to analyze building defects, product failures, and accident scenes.

We create scientifically accurate animations to visually explain complex incidents in courtrooms. Our animations meet legal standards and help juries understand technical details. This service combines engineering analysis with cutting-edge digital media techniques.

Our experts reconstruct vehicle collisions and industrial accidents using physical evidence and simulation software. We determine fault and liability by analyzing skid marks, vehicle damage, and witness statements. This service supports legal claims and insurance investigations.

We identify the origin and cause of fires and explosions through evidence collection and laboratory testing. Our findings help insurance companies and legal teams resolve claims and prosecute arson cases. We follow NFPA standards for fire scene analysis.

We recover and analyze digital evidence from cameras, phones, and computers for legal cases. Our experts enhance video footage and extract metadata to support accident reconstructions and criminal investigations.

Scott Hargrove, M.S., P.E., leads engineering operations at Knott Laboratory. He specializes in structural analysis and forensic investigations, with over 20 years of experience in civil engineering. He received the 2025 NCSEA award for engineering excellence.

Zachary Henrichs, M.S., P.E., DFE, specializes in accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis. He holds the Designated Forensic Engineer certification and has testified in multiple state courts as an expert witness.

Joseph Stice, PLS, provides land surveying services for property boundary disputes and construction defect cases. He has over 15 years of experience in geospatial analysis and mapping for forensic investigations.

We provide forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, forensic animation, fire/explosion investigations, and digital media forensics for legal and insurance clients.

Fill out our online form or call (303) 925-1900 to assign an engineer to your claim immediately.

Yes, we operate nationwide with satellite offices in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and multiple Colorado locations.

Yes, our engineers and animators regularly testify as expert witnesses in state and federal courts.

We schedule emergency cases by appointment but do not offer 24/7 on-site services.

Justin with Knott Labs is hard working and a great asset to his company! He has a strong knowledge of his company and what they have to offer their clients. His response time is incredible, and he always ready to help anyone at the drop of a hat. NexGen roofing really enjoys working with Knott Labs when structural issues arise and we are in need of an engineering report for our projects. We like working with Knott Labs because of their ethics, workmanship, and customer service. Very please to know this person and have the opportunity to work with Justin and Knott Labs

I have been working in the HOA industry for about 7 years now. When i first began and needed engineers I would ask my coworkers for recommendations. It was at that time 7 years ago, I first began working with Knott Labs and they are the only engineering company I will call to this day. The care they have for properties, the knowledge and the professionalism have always been top notch. I have worked with Mike Lowe, the owner, Justin Bayer, in business development and Cade Caldwell, who is an engineer.

I cannot express enough the great job these guys have done for the properties I manage. From small cracks in concrete, to drawings on deck repairs. In my career I have only used one other engineer, and it is due to a job that Knott wasn't 100% confident in and made a recommendation to me. The fact that they were OK to loose business, to insure my property was able to have a job they were experts in spoke volumes of them and their integrity. Seriously, stop looking for someone else and someone better. They do not exist!

I have been working with Knott in various capacities for the past three years and most recently my experience has been absolutely stellar. I have been working alongside Justin Bayer. He is a true professional and I can't recommend him enough.