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  • How should I handle & preserve evidence or a sample for examination by Vista later?
  • What does engaging with Vista look like?
How should I handle & preserve evidence or a sample for examination by Vista later?
  • Gloves- Use gloves to handle any potential evidence or sample to be examined.
  • Dry- Gently dry any wet areas as quickly as possible.
  • Ease Transitions- Rapid temperature changes can alter evidence. If evidence must be brought from a cool environment to a warmer environment (or vice versa), ease the transition by wrapping in cloth so it can acclimate slowly.
  • Take Pictures- Always take pictures of the item in its original location, after it’s removed, and after it’s been prepared.
  • Don’t touch a fracture – If an item contains a fracture, take care to not touch it directly.
  • Wrap- It’s a good idea to wrap evidence in plastic to preserve it as well as possible.
What does engaging with Vista look like?

Vista typically accepts jobs along two tracks:

Industrial & Laboratory-

  • Initial contact and consultation with the potential client.
  • Quote is provided for services to be performed.
  • Client provides a purchase order and, in some cases, a partial payment.
  • Work is completed and reports of findings are issued within an agreed upon timeframe.

Litigation & Expert Witness-

  • Initial contact and consultation with the potential client.
  • Engagement contract and fee applies to new cases.
  • Research, examination, imaging, modeling, and other methods are used as appropriate to investigate a case.
  • Written reports, depositions, and testimony are provided as needed.
  • Once closed, evidence can be returned or disposed of as directed.


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If you think you might need us, contact us! Initial consultations are always no obligation. We can see if our capabilities align with the problem you are trying to solve. If ours don’t match up quite right we may know the right person to direct you to.

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+ 205-307-6550

E-Mail

info@vistaeng.com


Location

130 Citation Ct.
Homewood, AL 35209

Centrally located to serve the Southeastern US.
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