Forensic engineering is a field that deals with the application of engineering principles to investigate and solve legal disputes. The concept of forensic engineering has several synonyms that are used interchangeably. One synonym for forensic engineering is failure analysis, which involves investigating the causes of accidents, failures and damages to products, structures, and machines. Another synonym for forensic engineering is litigation support, which involves providing technical support to legal professionals during trials, investigations, and cases involving engineering issues. Other synonyms for forensic engineering include accident reconstruction, cause and analysis, scientific investigation, and accident investigation. All these terms are used to refer to the same field of engineering that deals with legal issues and investigations.