Claims, Damage & Investigation

Damage Investigations

Damage investigations focus on preserving evidence, documenting observable damage and preparing findings that support claims assessment.

When to instruct

When you may need this.

Investigate and document damage circumstances, nature and extent.

Cargo arrives damaged

Damage cause or timing is unclear

Extent of damage needs assessment

Evidence needs to be preserved for claim review

What it helps establish

  • Nature and extent of damage
  • Relevant circumstances
  • Evidence and records available
  • Findings that support claims review

What we may examine

  • Damaged cargo or property
  • Packaging, container or vessel interface
  • Photographs/video
  • Records, statements and timeline information

What we need from you

  • What happened
  • Where the damaged cargo or asset is located
  • Urgency and preservation needs
  • Available documents and contacts

Assignment workflow

How the assignment works.

The process remains deliberately simple: understand the instruction, attend the field situation, document the facts and report findings.

  1. 01

    INSTRUCTION

    Confirm scope, location, urgency and access.

  2. 02

    MOBILIZE

    Match the assignment with appropriate attendance.

  3. 03

    OBSERVE

    Establish what is happening in the field.

  4. 04

    DOCUMENT

    Capture measurements, records, photographs and evidence where applicable.

  5. 05

    ASSESS

    Interpret condition, damage, quantity, risk or circumstances.

  6. 06

    REPORT

    Deliver findings that support informed decisions.

Outputs

What you receive.

Depending on the scope of instruction, reporting may include the following outputs.

  • Endorsed field report where appropriate
  • Preliminary report where the scope requires early findings
  • Final report when required information is complete
  • Photographs, video or collected records where applicable

Related services

Connected ways Fathom Pulse can support the situation.

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