If you've ever been in an accident and can't recall the details for your personal injury case, an accident reconstructionist can help you.

Here's everything to know about accident reconstruction and how it's useful in personal litigation.

What Is Accident Reconstruction?

Accident reconstruction is a process where scientific methodology is used to determine the mechanics and factors contributing to a collision.

The field of accident reconstruction takes knowledge from different disciplines such as physics, mathematics, vehicle dynamics, computer applications, graphics, photo management.

An accident reconstruction answers questions such as how fast the vehicle was going when it crashed, the angle at which the two vehicles collided, driver actions and responses and the contributing factors that were responsible for the accident victims' injury or trauma.

The Process of Accident Reconstruction

When reconstructing an accident, it's essential to inspect the collision vehicle. Experts view the photographs that display vehicle damage and read the traffic collision reports.

Accident reconstruction experts also rely on witness statements and deposition transcripts. There’s often some information missing in traffic officers’ reports, which witnesses or emergency personnel present at the accident can provide.

By inspecting different information sources, a collision expert can quantify the vehicle damage and provide evidence-based information about the collision type and severity

How Accident Reconstruction Helps Interpret Data

After collecting all the evidence, accident reconstruction experts analyze the data to form hypotheses by utilizing software simulations to recreate the accident.

The professionals interpret the data to summarize the vehicle movements, such as speed estimates, points of rest, and impact points. An independent estimate of speed provided by a professional helps to provide evidence in a court of law.

Professionals also use physics and occupant kinematic laws to provide a detailed explanation about the occupants' movements during the accident and afterward. These details can help identify whether the driver was at fault and the factors that contributed to the accident, such as high speed or failing to yield the right way.

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