Forensic Engineering

Soil conditions can damage foundations, leading to further structural failures. Gain insights from this guide.

Bad habits can contribute to basement water damage and other structural losses. Here are the most common mistakes homeowners fall into and how to correct them.

For this claim, the carrier and their policyholder sought answers related to potential structural damages to an ocean-front property in the path of a major hurricane.

Using a real-life hail-related roof claim, you’ll find out how our licensed engineers determine an accurate conclusion through interviews, property inspections, research, and testing.

Some piping materials withstand freezing conditions better than others, though multiple kinds of tubing may be found in the same home, depending on the age and water usage of the structure.

Some materials tolerate the cold better than others, and your policyholders may be at risk for catastrophic losses if their pipes can’t withstand freezing temperatures.

Learn what types of insulation may be present in a home and where you may find each of them when your policyholder files a claim.

The guide outlines how Donan’s process is focused on your needs from start to finish. You’ll also learn which options for submission and reports may work best for your claims.

The insurance adjuster handling this claim needed Donan’s help to determine the cause of loss to a damaged wooden fence and retaining wall after lightning struck a nearby tree on the property.

A carrier hired Donan to verify the extent of flood damage to a multi-story, multi-unit condo building following a hurricane. There were concerns about the structural integrity of the building due to the presence of broken concrete, soil displacement, and cracked walls.