Fire Scene Analysis

DETERMINE THE ORIGIN AND CAUSE

Sotera Investigative Group excels in providing specialized fire scene analysis services, offering meticulous investigations to determine the origin, cause, and circumstances surrounding fire incidents. Our expert team, comprising skilled fire investigators, employs a systematic approach to examine the scene, gather evidence, and conduct thorough analyses. Sotera is dedicated to delivering precise and unbiased findings, whether for insurance claims, legal proceedings, or internal inquiries. With a focus on cutting-edge forensic techniques and industry best practices, our fire scene analysis services aim to uncover the truth, aiding clients in understanding the intricacies of fire-related incidents and making informed decisions. Sotera’s commitment to excellence in fire investigation ensures that clients receive comprehensive and reliable analyses for a range of scenarios, contributing to the resolution of complex cases with integrity and accuracy.

FIRE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES:

• ORIGIN & CAUSE INVESTIGATIONS
• VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
• EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND STORAGE
• EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONS
• FIRE SCENE ASSESSMENT
• FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
• INCENDIARY (ARSON) INVESTIGATIONS
• MARINE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
• SUBROGATION AND LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

MATTERPORT

Accurate, updatable documentation throughout the insurance cycle: Insure with the most comprehensive pre-loss asset documentation and risk management with the digital twin that allows for more informed and accurate underwriting practices.

• Reduce the initial risk of insuring a building and eliminating the need for physical reinspection.
• Unbeatable documentation accuracy for higher quality assessments compared to an outsourced inspection.
• Add policy and claims notes directly into the 3D model.

Court-admissible documentation for insurance adjusters that saves time: Matterport’s 3D data platform generates walkthroughs, schematic floor plans, and other assets to save you time and ensure you get fair settlements.

• Create court-admissible documentation with spaces that cannot be manipulated.
• Adjust jobs remotely and reduce time traveling to sites.
• Reduce sketch time by up to 70%.
• Bring the jury to the scene with 3D walkthroughs.
• Improve negotiation for clients with the most meticulous documentation and background information possible.

Highest accuracy for insurance carrier documentation: Improving the thoroughness of records when processing claims reduces discrepancies and time lost resolving issues.

• Better accuracy reduces the claim cycle to create a better customer experience for policyholders.
• Increase operational transparency with the ability to share links of 3D spaces to different stakeholders.
• Boost adjuster speed and precision to review and navigate the loss remotely with exact property dimensions.
• Improve catastrophic (CAT) event response when in-house field adjusting teams are stretched thin.

Detailed and immersive documentation for forensics professionals: Capture a building or space exactly as is and gather the most accurate documentation and measurements possible. Matterport can help you provide indisputable evidence while reducing interruptions to restoration work.

• Create court-admissible documentation with scans that cannot be manipulated.
• Memorialize the scene and avoid scene spoilage.
• Bring the jury to the scene with 3D walkthroughs.
• Guarantee confidentiality and authenticity with face blurring and time stamps.
• Save time and improve accuracy with schematic floor plans and measurement tools.