Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Forensic Engineering Solutions in Houston
Since 1986, McDowell Owens Engineering has established itself as a leader in forensic engineering and failure analysis. Our multidisciplinary team of professional engineers, fire scientists, and consultants delivers unbiased, scientifically sound solutions to complex technical challenges. With decades of experience serving legal, insurance, oil and gas, and petrochemical clients, we combine investigative rigor with courtroom expertise to provide actionable insights. Our nationwide reach and state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities enable comprehensive analysis of incidents ranging from fires and explosions to mechanical failures. We maintain strict adherence to Frye and Daubert standards, ensuring our findings meet the highest legal and scientific scrutiny. Our commitment to clear communication transforms complex technical data into understandable evidence for judges and juries.Through 24/7 emergency response and customized forensic solutions, we address urgent client needs while maintaining rigorous documentation protocols. Our team's academic credentials and practical experience in both field investigations and litigation support position us as trusted partners in resolving technically complex cases. We prioritize client confidentiality while delivering transparent, deadline-driven results that withstand legal challenges. Our laboratory's advanced testing capabilities, including electrical and mechanical failure analysis, support thorough investigations across diverse industries. This combination of technical expertise, ethical standards, and client-focused service has sustained our reputation as a premier forensic engineering firm for over three decades.
Services
Fire Investigation
Accident Reconstruction
Marine Services
Root Cause Analysis
Electrical Failure Analysis
Mechanical Failure Analysis
Workplace Injury Investigations
Expert Witness Services
Laboratory Testing
Civil & Structural Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of forensic engineering experience since 1986
- Our team includes licensed engineers with courtroom expertise
- We maintain advanced laboratory testing capabilities nationwide
- We provide 24/7 emergency response for critical investigations
- Our experts meet Frye and Daubert scientific standards
Services
Fire Investigation
Our certified fire investigators conduct comprehensive origin and cause analyses using scientific methods. We examine fire patterns, electrical systems, and fuel sources to determine causation. Our reports include detailed documentation and courtroom-ready visual evidence.
Accident Reconstruction
We analyze vehicular accidents using 3D laser scanning and computer modeling. Our engineers reconstruct collision dynamics to determine contributing factors. We provide demonstrative exhibits for legal proceedings and insurance claims.
Electrical Failure Analysis
Our experts investigate electrical system failures through component testing and circuit analysis. We identify defects in wiring, appliances, and industrial equipment. Our laboratory capabilities support detailed metallurgical examinations.
Expert Witness Services
Our licensed engineers provide expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. We explain technical findings through demonstrative exhibits and clear verbal communication. Our experts meet federal evidentiary standards for courtroom admissibility.
Laboratory Testing
Our facility conducts mechanical and electrical testing with digital microscopy and X-ray capabilities. We perform controlled experiments to replicate failure scenarios. The lab supports documentation of findings with video and photographic evidence.
Questions
What forensic engineering services do you offer?
We provide fire investigations, accident reconstruction, electrical/mechanical failure analysis, expert witness testimony, and laboratory testing for legal and insurance clients nationwide.
How are your engineers qualified for court testimony?
Our experts meet Frye and Daubert standards with extensive courtroom experience explaining technical findings through demonstrative exhibits and clear verbal communication.
Do you offer emergency investigation services?
Yes, our team provides 24/7 response for urgent fire, explosion, and accident investigations with immediate on-site analysis capabilities.
What laboratory capabilities do you have?
Our facility includes electrical testing, digital microscopy, X-ray imaging, and controlled experimentation for mechanical and structural failure analysis with video documentation.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
We follow strict protocols to protect client information while delivering transparent, deadline-driven results that meet legal discovery requirements and internal documentation standards.
