Definition expert's reports: (oral or in writing) an expert's opinion in a question concerning his or her special field (Meyers Enzyklopädisches Lexikon, 9th edition, free translation).

You or your company need the report of an independent expert when

• a bicycle was damaged in an accident, when the bicycle must be inspected for damage and when the damage has to be assessed
• you need the replacement value of a stolen bicycle
• the course of accident is unclear and has to be reconstructed
• it is controversial whether the bicycle or parts of it are defective or whether the product has the qualities it is supposed to have or not
• it is possible that an accident was caused as a result of malfunctioning or material failure.

For accident reconstruction and for defect and failure analyses we offer expert's reports that comply with the standards of the German chambers of commerce and industry. This very detailed version is standard when the report is used in a lawsuit, for reconstructions or for defect and failure analyses.

The settlement of a liability loss by insurance companies often takes several months due to missing original invoices or parts added after the purchase for example. From our experience an independent and competent expert's report may accelerate the loss settlement considerably. The sooner we are called in the sooner the bicycle can be repaired or replaced. In most of the cases a short report is sufficient.

In case of possible disagreements, e.g. between supplier and buyer, or after an accident it is often advisable to have the evidence secured before the component in question is given to a third party for examination.

We should be pleased to discuss with you in advance how to proceed in your particular case. Feel free to get in touch with us! Let us advise you on the most reasonably priced way of shipping the bicycle to be inspected.