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When should adjusters call structural engineers?

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When should adjusters call structural engineers?

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  1. Accurate damage assessments: Engineers distinguish between superficial and structural damage, reducing the risk of overpaying or underpaying claims.

    · Safety assurance: Ensures that buildings are safe for occupants after a loss event.

    · Informed decision-making: Expert input helps adjusters make fair, defensible determinations, reducing the likelihood of disputes.

    · Cost control: Engineers recommend efficient repair methods, potentially saving on claim payouts.

    By involving structural engineers in these situations, adjusters enhance the accuracy, fairness, and efficiency of the claims process, ensuring the best outcomes for all parties involved.

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    Vanessa Malone, P.E. is the Owner of Preeminent Solutions, Inc.

    She is a licensed civil / structural engineer with almost 15 years’ experience in civil/structural design, forensics, and expert work.

    She is licensed in Florida, California, Texas, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina Tennessee, and several other states and territories.

    She has worked with Thornton Tomasetti, Westinghouse, NASA, NOAA, the Navy, Southern Nuclear, General Electric, Bechtel, and other companies.

    Malone is a first generation American. She first emigrated to the continental United States almost 20 years ago.

    Malone shares her love of engineering through her company and through her interactions with other firms.

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