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Forensic Services
The catalog of services offered by PETER VALLAS ASSOCIATES Inc. serves to describe components available which provide the basis for forensic analysis. The combination of technical and reconstructive competencies serves to dispense the objective evidence used in legal presentations as required by the judicial system in civil and criminal proceedings.
Services:
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Blood Stain Pattern Analysis
  • Collection, Identification and Evaluation of Physical Evidence
  • Crime Scene Evaluation and Reconstruction
  • Death Investigation
  • Review of Homicide and Suicide Case Evidence

 

Environmental Services
In recent years with the awareness of the effects of hazardous waste spills and contamination to our land and seas, we have created a new division within our organization relating to the chemical clean up of such contamination.

We are aware of the importance and attention that is required to have a rapid clean up which reduces further contamination and costs.

We offer a full range of supervisory tasks, which includes overseeing the work performed and estimating costs involved for loss and clean up. At the same time we may determine responsibility, liability or defects for subrogation relating to parties involved.

Review of invoices and documentation for prior clean ups performed is available.

Areas of Service:
  • Tanker/truck spills
  • Underground tanks - commercial/industrial/residential
  • Service stations
  • Soil chemical analysis
  • Air sampling
  • Asbestos analyzing

 

Security/Risk Management
PETER VALLAS ASSOCIATES Inc. provides complete litigation support services in the areas of public safety, security, corporate risk management and risk assessment for insurance underwriting departments.

On-site inspections and evaluations are supported with photographic documentation, interviews and research.

Our clients include public, corporate, industrial and private entities.

 
Lightning Strikes And Power Surges
Lightning strikes and power surges can damage electrical and electronic equipment. Our laboratories and field technicians have the capability to determine if the resultant failure is the direct consequence of the conditions noted above, or previously deteriorating conditions, in the equipment itself.

We provide fair and reasonable estimates for repair and/or replacement of damaged equipment. Our cost estimates are substantiated by reputable service organizations.

Climatological data is maintained to substantiate loss attributed to storm and lightning activities.

Types of Equipment Which Can Be Affected By Lightning:
  • Air conditioners and Heaters
  • Building Structures
  • Burglar/Fire Alarm Systems
  • Commercial Refrigerator Units
  • Computers
  • Household Appliances
  • Large Appliances
  • Satellite Antenna Systems
  • Telephone Systems
  • Televisions
  • Well Pumps

 

Services Available To The Legal Profession
  • Building and Fire Code Research
  • Cross Examination Assistance
  • Death Investigation
  • Determination of Responsibility
  • Expert Testimony
  • File Critiques
  • Fire/Litigation/Arson Trials
  • In-House Seminars
  • Lie Detection
  • Maintenance of Chain of Property
  • Medical - Legal Photography
  • Photographic Presentations and Analysis
  • Pre-Trial and In-Trial Consultation
  • Safety and Loss Control
  • Risk Management
  • Statements and Case Development
  • Toxicology Consultation
 

 

Fire Protection Services
  • Audio-Visual Appraisals
  • Code Research
  • Consultation
  • Inspections
  • Fire Prevention

 

 

 

Computer Graphic Imaging
  • Court Visual Aid for Testimony
  • Reconstruction Aid

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