Electrical Forensic Engineering for Claims and Fire Investigations
Clear forensic answers for confident case decisions
We provide expert electrical analysis of fires, shock, and equipment so you can resolve claims with confidence and clarity.
We help you make better decisions
Know the Facts
Get expert insight into what happened
Understand the Cause
Discover the what, how, and why
Decide with Confidence
Make fair, informed, and timely decisions
You want expert insight that helps you resolve complex cases.
As a claims or legal professional, you need clarity and reliable data for accurate case decisions, but technical electrical issues are causing you to feel stuck. What you want is clarity, but...
- You're unsure how electricity played a role in the loss.
- You’re staring at reports full of technical terms you don’t understand.
- You're not confident in evaluating equipment damage yourself.
- Your conclusions are based on guesswork, not facts.
- You're overwhelmed by conflicting information from different sources.
Helping you understand what happened so you can make the right call.
With over 2,200 investigations and decades of expertise, testifying as an expert over 50 times, Todd Hartzler offers electrical forensic engineering that gives you the clear answers you need to resolve claims, legal cases, and investigations with confidence.
Services
Discover our full range of professional forensic services and be assured by the value we bring to your case. Whether you are an attorney looking for an expert, an insurance professional, or fire investigator needing electrical assistance, we are here to help.
Failure Analysis -
Tells the Story
We uncover hidden clues to explain why equipment or systems failed or performed as expected.
Equipment Inspection -
Clarifies the Loss
We examine and document damage to define scope, cause, and contributing factors.
Fire Scene Analysis -
Reveals the Facts
We investigate how wiring, breakers, and equipment affected the fire. And determine if they were the cause or just a victim of the fire.
Litigation Support -
for Claims and Defense
We provide expert insight for subrogation, injury, and defense cases. Meet in person or over your preferred video conferencing platform.
Here at HECS, we understand what it's like to face technical claims questions without clear answers. We understand how frustrating it is to be expected to resolve complex cases without the knowledge you need. When you want answers but can't get them, it makes you feel unsure and uneasy. That's why we began Hartzler Engineering & Consulting Services to help people like you gain clarity so you can stop feeling stuck.
Since 1999, Todd Hartzler has helped hundreds of claims professionals and attorneys understand what happened and confidently move cases forward. We'd love to help you too.
How It Works
01
Call Us
Let's talk through your case, scope, and timeline.
02
Conduct the Case Clarity Process
We gather evidence, investigate the loss, and analyze technical findings.
03
Case Closed - Confidently
You get clear, expert answers so you can make the right call and move on.
At Hartzler Engineering & Consulting Services, we know you want to be in control of your case with facts you can trust.
In order to do that, you need clear, reliable answers about what happened and why.
The problem is you don’t have the specialized skills to analyze electrical systems or equipment failures, which makes you feel uncertain, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward.
We believe you deserve to understand the facts before making important decisions.
We understand how frustrating it is to feel stuck without expert answers, which is why we’ve helped investigate over 2,200 cases and have testified as an expert in more than 50 legal settings.