EXPERT REPORT WRITING: BEST PRACTICES FOR PRODUCING QUALITY REPORTS

摘要

Fire investigations, in order to be successfully litigated, must be carefully documented in accordance with present day uniform guidelines and professional standards. This paper provides a successful and time-tested report format that covers these key components for litigators with sufficient background to present cases through their investigation, deposition, mediation, and trial phases. Included in this presentation are helpful report checklists along with cross references to essential sections of NFPA 921, NFPA 1033, and applicable ASTM standards.