Installation Error: Component Failure Case Study
Component Testing Laboratories used non-destructive testing to uncover an installation error behind a CPVC tubing failure, aiding the adjuster in assessing subrogation potential.
Toilet Failure Case Study: A Single-Line Chain of Custody
Find out how CTL safely documented, moved, and tested a fractured toilet using in-house services, so that the adjuster could evaluate subrogation potential.
Best Practices for Evidence Management in Subrogation Cases
Discover essential strategies for documenting, preserving, and storing evidence to reduce the risk of spoliation and build stronger subrogation cases.
Corrosion Types That Could Signal Subrogation Potential
Learn about corrosion that could point to a manufacturer’s defect and subrogation potential, revealed by experts through component and product failure testing.
Non-Destructive vs. Destructive Product Failure Testing Case Study
Read about how CTL’s Professional Engineers used non-destructive and destructive testing to help a subrogation firm pinpoint the cause of a plastic pipe leak.
3 Water Heater Failures Subrogation Teams Should Know About
Read about three water heater failures that underscore why product failure testing is crucial for informed subrogation decisions.
Sump Pump Failure Case Study
Learn how CTL’s Professional Engineer used non-destructive testing to uncover the cause of a sump pump failure so that an adjuster could evaluate subrogation potential.
Your Guide to Product Failure Testing Terms
CTL’s glossary of frequently used terms can help you better understand the lab’s assessment process, the materials our experts inspect, and their actionable conclusions.
Crash Data Retrieval and Litigation Guide
Learn how Crash Data Retrieval services can help strengthen your litigation efforts on vehicle claims through explanations of the significance of retrieved data, expert testimony, and more.
Suspected Freeze Failure Component Testing Case Study
Discover how CTL’s expert product failure testing determined the cause of a leaking water filter and empowered an adjuster to make informed subrogation decisions.
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