About LGI
LGI believes that the science tells the story, and proves it.
LGI’s engineers, investigators and scientists analyze a failure, perform necessary tests, and conduct research until satisfied that the answer to “how did this happen?” is answered. LGI realizes that the formulation of an accurate opinion is the most critical factor as to how a claim or court case is resolved.
Industries Served
Solutions Tailored to Your Industry
Sector
Typical Challenges Solved
Primary Services
Insurance Claims
Fire Analysis, Water Damage, Property Damage, Subrogation, Reserve Validation
Scene Response, Failure Analysis, Expert Reports
Municipalities, Utilities & Government Entities
Fire, Water Damage, Property Damage, Slip/Trip/Fall, Underground Wiring, Electric Shock/Electrocution
Scene Response, Damage Determination, Origin & Cause, Failure Determination
Defense & Plaintiff Counsel
Evidence Preservation, Demonstrative Evidence, OSHA Issues, Standard of Care
Expert Witness, Lab Testing, Court Testimony
Manufacturers & Products
Product Recalls, Construction Defects, Design Failures, Equipment Failures
Metallurgy, FTIR, Reverse Engineering
LGI Executive Team
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Steve Pietropaolo,
MS, PE, CFEI, DFE
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Karen Pietropaolo, MBA
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Lance Wilson, PhD, CFEI
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Patrick Vincent, SCLA
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Zoey Guzman
Chief Operating Officer
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
LGI will travel most of the East Coast, but has the ability to travel to other states. Call the office for details.
To ensure that you have the most recent rates, please call the office and request a fee schedule.
The CV’s are updated annually, so to ensure you have the most recent copy, please call the office.
Give us a call. Our consultants are extremely experienced in their areas of discipline. While we try to capture all specialties, we understand that each case is unique.
Yes, you can. We rent the lab for a half a day or full day. One of our lab technicians will be available to you. Contact us for more details.
Yes, absolutely.
We retain third party firms that specialize in the collection and storing of evidence in a secure facility until it is needed for an exam or if we receive permission in writing to dispose of it.
Yes, all the time. Many times in order to validate our theories and findings, we will purchase an exemplar model and test and retest.
Yes, we adhere to budgets when requested. If we feel that we need to increase the budget we will seek approval first.
Yes. All mileage is calculated from the starting point of our headquarters in North White Plains, to the loss location and back.
Since 1952, and under the leadership of Steve Pietropaolo since 1999.
Yes, on many complex investigations we respond with a team of experts that are experienced in various disciplines.
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