About Us CIE evolved from a specialized department of an engineering and design firm. In 2001 CIE became a separate entity with highly experienced, multi-discipline engineers and master technicians. By 2006 the firm’s business consisted primarily of forensic investigation and expert witness services for attorneys, the insurance industry, and risk, property, and facility managers. CIE’s […]

Resources CIE has provided a list of links that we hope you will find useful Weather www.wunderground.com  – An excellent source of current and historical weather information for a location close to the claim – free http://www.weatherworksinc.com/forensic.htm – Forensic meterologists http://www.vaisala.com/weather/products/lightning – Lightning strike mapping Humidity and dewpoint calculation – Engineering tip, comparing dew point temperatures is a […]

Engineering Expert Witness and Legal Support Initial Case Evaluation A potential client has a compelling case, however you’re not sure there is supporting evidence.  Attorney clients ask Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) to perform a simple fact check for a case. You need to know how strong the case is forensically and you want to […]

Fire & Explosion Origin and Cause Experts Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) is located in Connecticut and offers expert investigation services. Our team of expert forensic and environmental engineers are available to determine cause and origin for damage caused to residential, commercial and industrial properties. From fire investigations to water intrusion claims, storm damage claims […]

Electrical Failure Today’s equipment is extremely vulnerable to voltage surges and electrical transients.  Many of the components that make up the integrated circuits  operate at low voltage, making them particularly vulnerable.   Voltage surges and transients cause degradation of these circuits and eventually will lead to a failure. Common causes are lightning strikes, Electrostatic discharge and […]

Product Liability Multi-disciplined engineers identify a potential defect.  CIE offers a range of engineering services including  analysis of components, structural integrity evaluations, fatigue/ failure analysis, vibration analysis, metallurgy, corrosion analysis, troubleshooting, materials testing, xray and electrical testing.   The vast resources in our network of affiliates allows us to have access to expertise from every discipline. […]

Soot Cause Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC does not try and interpret policies or give advise on coverages.  Our role is to determine origin and cause.  We understand that many policies cover a hostile fire and ensuing damage and delayed ignition, aka the puff back.  Our experts examine the patterns to determine the origin.  We’ve encountered […]

HVAC Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) is fortunate to have two seasoned experts on these issues.  One expert holds and maintains licenses on HVAC, plumbing, boilers and furnaces.  Experience in the energy delivery and system maintenance is invaluable.  His almost encyclopedic knowledge of discontinued systems provides a tremendously efficient service to our clients.  The professional […]

Engineering Expert Witness and Legal Support Initial Case Evaluation A potential client has a compelling case, however you’re not sure there is supporting evidence.  Attorney clients ask Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) to perform a simple fact check for a case. You need to know how strong the case is forensically and you want to […]

Slip, Trip, and Fall There are a number of factors that can affect an accident.  It is important to evaluate the human factors as well as the equipment or site factors where the accident occurred.  Premises liability benefits from examining the cognitive capabilities of the injured as well as the limitations presented at the scene.  […]