Human decomposition begins approximately four minutes after death. In an average adult, there are between 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood. In an average 200-pound adult, there are over 120 pounds of bodily fluids. They are going to go somewhere. (Credit: BioSheen) Human decomposition begins approximately four minutes after death. In an average adult, there are between 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood. In an average 200-pound adult, there are over 120 pounds of bodily fluids. They are going to go somewhere. (Credit: Microgen/stock.adove.com)

It has been said "knowledge is power," and in the field of forensic restoration, this is particularly true for the insurance industry. Commonly known as "crime and trauma scene cleaning," forensic restoration is defined as the comprehensive remediation of buildings and structures contaminated or suspected to be contaminated from biological materials. For insurers, this can include claims involving homicide, suicide, accidental or natural death.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.
NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Catastrophe & Restoration
Investigative & Forensics
Personal Lines