Forensic engineering is investigative engineering for the benefit of the courts.
A forensic engineer is called an expert witness by the courts. Expert witnesses are required to explain oftentimes complex technical issues so that judges and juries can understand what the case is about in order to reach a verdict. Many times, the findings of the expert witnesses leads to a settlement before the case goes to trial. The owner bought this 46' sportfisherman in New Jersey from a dealer who had used it as a demonstrator. It was an essentially new boat with full warranty.