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AccuWeather’s Forensic Meteorological Experts Deliver Better Outcomes For Your Case

AccuWeather®, the world's most trusted source in weather, leverages proven Superior Accuracy™ and hundreds of years of combined expertise from certified consulting meteorologists to deliver unrivaled credibility in legal proceedings and reports.

When Weather Is A Factor In Your Case, AccuWeather Can Help You Win

  • Expert Interpretation

    AccuWeather’s experienced forensic meteorologists draw upon the widest most accurate and precise selection of data to provide the most accurate detail for your case

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  • Instant Credibility

    When AccuWeather’s expert forensic meteorologists testify in court, jurors know and trust the AccuWeather brand. AccuWeather’s forensics experts are experienced in courtroom testimony and have testified in hundreds of trials and depositions confidently articulating their analysis under cross-examination. 

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  • Forensics Expertise

    AccuWeather’s experts bring hundreds of years of combined forensic experience, delivering clear analysis and expert testimony with over a billion dollars in wins for our clients

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  • Comprehensive Weather Data

    Historical data with pinpoint accuracy, including satellite, radar, lightning data, and surface observations to create the most accurate reconstruction of weather conditions at the time and place in question.

     

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  • The Best Outcomes

    AccuWeather has delivered over 7,000 forensics reports and has testified in hundreds of cases securing the best outcomes

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  • Compelling Visuals

    Clear, compelling graphics and displays that best support your case

     

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Why AccuWeather Forensics?

  • AccuWeather’s expert forensic meteorologists have extensive experience in the courtroom, provide articulate explanations of the situations and are experienced and credible handling cross examination.

  • AccuWeather has more than 1% of the world’s 235 active Certified Consulting Meteorologists (CCMs) — a distinction that builds trust and supports more favorable outcomes in legal cases. Each CCM has more than 40 years of experience.

  • AccuWeather’s expert forensic meteorologists collaborate to deliver consistent, defensible determinations for all weather events and weather parameters, providing expert testimony valued for their accuracy, credibility and clarity in court, helping attorneys in achieving the best outcomes.

  • AccuWeather’s trusted reputation and recognition adds validity to expert testimony and enhances the credibility of all reports submitted. In cases where weather is a key factor, the strength of the AccuWeather brand can positively influence how evidence is received by jurors.

What Is Forensic Meteorology

  • The analysis of historical weather data to reconstruct past weather conditions at a specific time and location to determine the weather’s impact on legal cases
  • Utilizes radar imagery, satellite, and surface observations to best describe the weather and its impact at the time and place in question
  • Supports legal claims, accident investigations, and helps settle insurance disputes with expert, defensible analysis

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Testimonials from Valued AccuWeather Clients: 

"I have been most pleased with the services of AccuWeather generally and with Steve (Wistar) specifically. A seasoned claims representative was present in court to witness Steve's direct examination and said later that he was the best trial expert he has ever seen. You can be sure that when I next need a weather expert witness, AccuWeather and Steve Wistar will be the first to get the call."

 

Attorney based in Grand Rapids, MI

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“I am pleased to report that we have settled this matter with the other parties and we will not be proceeding to trial. We appreciate all your assistance in this case and your excellent report. […]It was a pleasure working with you and we will reach out if we have any other cases you can assist with.”

 

 

Attorney based in Pittsburgh, PA

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“I just wanted to let you know that [insurance company] won the case yesterday. When I spoke to the jury afterwards, all 8 of them indicated that you were the reason that [insurance company] received a defense verdict. They liked the plaintiff very much and wanted to find for her. However, they found your expert testimony regarding the weather to be so compelling that they changed their minds and found for [insurance company]. I thought you made a fantastic witness.”

Attorney based in Philadelphia, PA.

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Talk to an Accuweather Expert Forensic Meteorologist today. 

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What do legal and insurance professionals need to know about site-specific weather reports?

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AccuWeather’s forecasts have been verified as the most accurate with the greatest degree of Superior Accuracy™ in severe weather situations when it counts the most.

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Receive up to twice as much advance notice compared to other sources.

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False alarms are greatly reduced, minimizing service interruptions while saving you time and money.

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Be notified when a government-issued tornado warning is in effect but the tornado does not pose a direct threat to your operations.

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If warnings are not acknowledged, a meteorologist will follow up to ensure you are aware.

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AccuWeather has helped organizations save tens of billions of dollars in property damage. To show how powerful SkyGuard warnings are, an analysis of 18 total locations was performed over a three-year period. For these locations, government tornado warnings were issued 1,106 times and AccuWeather SkyGuard warnings were issued 259 times. Overall, government warnings resulted in a 78% false alarm rate with the false alarm rate within a 3 mile radius being 98.5%. Fewer false alarms mean fewer unnecessary and costly shutdowns resulting in less downtime.

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