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Michael J. Zazula

Michael J. Zazula

Accident Reconstruction and Investigation, Fire Investigation

Annapolis, Maryland
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Michael Zazula, CFEI, is a mechanical engineering and forensic loss consultant specializing in the investigation of fires, explosions, property damage claims, and personal injuries involving mechanical and electro-mechanical component failures. He has more than 20 years of forensic experience and has conducted over 2,000 investigations involving vehicles, commercial and residential HVAC equipment, sprinkler and suppression systems, plumbing components, consumer appliances, industrial machinery, and boilers. His expertise includes determining causal component failures and installation, service, and maintenance defects involving electric and gas-fired appliances, as well as mechanical system components and fire suppression, gas storage and delivery, boiler, HVAC, and fuel-fired systems.

Zazula has served as an Engineering/Loss Consultant with Zazula Forensics, LLC since 2021. Previously, he was an Engineering Consultant with IEI Consulting from 2012 to 2021 and a Consulting Engineer with Plick and Associates from 2005 to 2012. From 1997 to 2004, he worked as a Product Analysis Engineer for Volkswagen of America, investigating vehicle component failures and participating in accident investigations.
He holds certifications including Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.), GasTite Flexible Gas Piping Certified Installer, ASE Certified Master Automotive Mechanic, and OSHA certifications. He has provided qualified expert testimony in federal and state jurisdictions in civil and criminal matters.

A previous Expert Challenge Study on Michael J. Zazula revealed:

Total Challenges13
Direct Challenges11
Indirect Challenges 2
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