Litigation & Claims Support

WDP & Associates provides forensic engineering, expert witness, litigation & insurance claims support services for structural system failures, building envelope performance failures, and construction disputes. We possess comprehensive engineering knowledge and a broad understanding of the behavior of specific materials and systems.

WDP’s senior staff are recognized for applying a high level of analytics as a result of their specialized advanced engineering education, deep engagement in Industry Codes, Standards and testing methods, and extensive prior experience. We are regarded as objective, thorough and capable of communicating complex issues in simplified terms.

The high degree of confidence our clients have in our abilities has resulted in a very high level of repeat business and frequent referrals by existing clients.

WDP understands the importance of mobilizing a team quickly to gather time-sensitive forensic data, and our personnel understand the technical protocols and sensitive nature of such engagements. To aid in our investigations, we maintain specialized equipment for performing destructive and nondestructive field testing that is calibrated in our in-house laboratory that is accredited by both the Washington Areas Counsel of Engineering Laboratories and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

We frequently use Computer Aided Modelling to illustrate and animate mechanisms of failure for explanation to clients and for Exhibits for mediation, arbitration or trials.

The expertise of WDP’s staff has been utilized in litigation cases involving:     

  • Water infiltration and building leakage
  • Steel and concrete bridges
  • Masonry veneers
  • Concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structural building systems
  • Foundations
  • Pavements
  • Retaining walls
  • Slope failures
  • Stucco and Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Windows and curtain walls
  • Roofing
  • Masonry schools and universities
  • Wood structures
  • Stone masonry retaining walls