Investigation & Litigation Support

HITE Engineering investigates a large number of high profile accidents on construction sites and industrial establishments. We provide successful litigation support such as forensic engineering support to the Ministry of Labour as well as lawyers representing defendants in workplace accident investigations. We help clients defend against charges, reduce fines, lower WSIB rates and show due diligence. Our independent and thorough investigations have been instrumental to our success.

HITE Engineering is not limited to accident investigation in the workplace. We also provide forensic engineering services in civil litigation matters such as gas line explosions, structural damage, product failures, etc.

Our services include:

•  Accident investigation and failure analysis for industrial, construction and mining accidents
• Fire and explosion investigations
•  Accident reconstruction and computer animation of accidents
• Litigation support
• Expert witness services in court
• Field testing of control systems on machinery, vehicles, etc.
• In-house facilities to carry out strength testing, slip testing, hardness testing, and other mechanical tests
• Collaborations with metallurgical testing facilities