Restaurant, Retail, Gas Station, Factory, Warehouse Fires
You need an expert in Commercial Fire and Explosion Investigations. That’s Meier Fire. What’s more, Richard Meier’s manufacturing experience gives him an edge with a better understanding of commercial and industrial occupancies and practices. Knowledge and experience you won’t find with the average fire investigator.
Complex Commercial Fire and Explosion Investigations
Commercial and Industrial fires and explosions are more complex than your average house fire. They involve more fire codes, more regulations and usually more parties in the lawsuit. There’s OSHA, worker’s comp issues, industry regulations and standards on top on local, state and federal laws and codes.
Beyond that, the relationships between workers, supervisors, company owners, landlords and tenant make seeing a clear picture of responsibility harder. Richard Meier clears out the noise and gets to the root of origin, cause and responsibility.
We can help whether you represent:
- the injured,
- the business owner,
- the landlord or property owner,
- an insurance company
- or any combination of these…
Independent Scientific Fire Investigations in Commercial Fires and Explosions
The facts are the facts and science is the science. We do commercial fire and explosion investigations for both plaintiffs and defense. No matter what side you represent, we’ll give you honest answers based on sound science. After working with Meier Fire Investigation, you’ll know where your case stands and that facts so that you and your client can make informed decisions for the best possible case outcome.
Commercial Fire Investigations
At Meier Fire we’ve seen all kinds of commercial fires, including:
- Electrical fires in retail and warehouse spaces
- Fires and explosions in chemical plants
- Fires and injuries in nursing and group homes
- Commercial vehicle fires
- Lithium Ion Battery Fires
Commercial Fires at Meier Fire Investigation
Commercial Fire Investigation for Business Owners
Commercial fires can be devastating for the business owner. There’s loss of property, loss of business, insurance issues and the potential for liability for injuries and damage. We work with your attorney and/or insurance company to get to the root cause of the fire and help defend your interests, whether you are the plaintiff, defendant, or both.
Injured in a Commercial Fire?
Workers should be safe at their jobs. We help injured workers by working with their lawyers to find answers for their injuries on the job due to a fire or explosion. Is it a faulty product, a bad warning or an unsafe working condition? Was it something else? We help determined what happened, why it happens and who bears the responsibility for the accident.
Commonly Asked questions about Commercial Fires
What causes commercial fires?
Every fire is unique – that’s why you need a versatile and experienced Commercial Fire Investigation expert, like Richard Meier. But, there definitely are some common causes.
How commercial fires start
According to United States Fire Administration (USFA) data from 2010-2019, 89.2% of commercial fires (non-residential) are accidental while only 10.8% are intentionally set commercial arson files.
Commercial fire causes
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What is the most common type of commercial fire?
Cooking fires are the most common type of commercial fires.
When do most commercial fires occur?
Commercial fires can occur at anytime of day, but the most serious ones often happen at night or on weekends when the business is unattended. According to a 2013 NFPA report, most commercial fires occur between noon and 2pm, but the bulk of serious commercial fires, which account for 67% of the property damage happen between 7pm and 7am. 19% of commercial office fires occurred on weekends, but these incidents caused 31% of the associated property loss.
Meier Fire Areas Of Expertise That Compliment Our Commercial Fire Investigations
Fire Codes: Rich Meier is a Fire Code Expert
Explosion Investigations: Not all commercial accidents are fires – we investigate explosions in commercial structures.
Battery Fires & Explosions: Lithium ion batteries power phones, computers and tools that businesses depend on. We are battery fire investigation experts.
Some Notable Commercial Fire and Explosion Investigations
Richard Meier’s commercial fire and explosion cases of note:
- South Dakota Fire & Explosion in Ammunition Plant
- Kansas City Restaurant Gas Explosion
- Fire in Battery Storage at Hawaii Windfarm
- Fire in a Florida Golf Cart Dealership