Hodge Services Incorporated
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Hodge Services Incorporated has been providing forensic services since 2001 throughout the US and its territories.
 
 
 
Hodge Services Incorporated
P.O. Box 270623
Littleton, Colorado 80127-0011
(303) 979-2999 
(303) 933-2204 Fax
 

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    Forensic Failures Analysis: Future Solutions Today

    Formed in July of 2001, Hodge Services Incorporated has conducted over 7,500 case assignments with a large, maintained database of all failures. These investigations included major fire and explosion losses, fatalities, CO poisoning, theft, and property damage from most causes.

     

    Consider Hodge Services Incorporated for all your forensics needs.

    We can offer you:

         ·  72 hour turnaround!

    With our new streamlined process, we can guarantee a 72-hour turnaround on most examinations.

        ·     Affordable Price with No Hidden Fees

    We are committed to providing a low cost, high quality investigation to Nationally recognized standads and guidelines.

    ASTM E860, E860-97 Standard Practice for Examining and Testing Items that Are or May Become Involved in Litigation
    ASTM E1492, E1492-92(1999) Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory
    ASTM E1459,  E1459-92(1998) Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation
    ASTM E-1188,  E1188-05 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator
    ASTM E620, E620-04 Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Technical Experts
    ASTM E678 E678-98 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Technical Data
    ASTM E1020, E1020-96 Standard Practice for Reporting Incidents
    NFPA 921


       A typical breakdown of a non-destructive laboratory exam Invoice:

               *Laboratory Examination @95.00/ Hour (Typical 1-1.5 hours, 1.5 maximum)   

                    Includes: documentation and non-destructive examination of the evidence as per ASTM Standards

    *Expert Report @95.00/Hour (Flat Rate)

    *Support Services @24.00/Hour (Flat Rate)

                    Includes: Report review, evidence intake and discharge, evidence tracking

    *Initial Evidence Handling (Varies)  Based on evidence packaging size. Typical $11.25 to $22.50

                    Includes outbound shipping preparation and shipping costs  to/from manufacturers, other laboratories, claimants, and origination.

    *Storage is prorated and billed at a monthly rate on the initial claim, and then billed semi-annually January 1 - June 30, and July 1 - December 31.

    *No charge for phone or email consultations, additional reports and/or photos

              **TOTAL COST: $272.75 to $284.00 (less storage) for a typical product exam.

        ·      Full Service

    Fire& Explosion Origin and Cause Investigation

    Fire Protection Systems Claims

    Electronic Failures

    Product Liability

    Plumbing Failures

    Lightning Claims

    Mechanical Failures

    Electrical Failures

    Digital Photo Date Verification

           ·  Trained Professionals:

    We have certified Fire Investigators on staff. We contract with expert engineers for specific needs, such as: metallurgy, plastic failures, x-rays, and S.E.M.

    Our Testimony is admitted by all courts, including the US Federal Courts.

           ·  Secure Storage:

    We provide secure storage for all evidence during the litigation process. We conduct Cradle-to-Grave Barcode Tracking on all evidence.

           ·  Timely Freight and UPS Shipping:

    As we gather evidence from all 50 states through evidence retrieval and freight/parcel shipments. We are committed to getting you back what you need, when you need it.

    Parcel and Freight Shipments are conducted once a week, unless otherwise requested. Next Day Service Available when required. We have a Freight Contract, and therefore, have locked in low rates for all freight shipment needs. We can arrange pickup from the insured directly to our laboratory, as needed. See our Shipping and Mailing Address Here.