Providing the facts in the case of a vehicular or pedestrian accident isn’t as simple as one would assume. There’s no guarantee that jurors will see the case the same way the victim, their family, or their legal counsel do, because sometimes, the events and facts aren't crystal clear. Other times, even with evidence to support the claim, the defendant may be in the right or have a strong case that works in their favour.

Regardless of who’s right and who’s wrong, courts are meant to uphold the law and make sure justice is delivered where due. Working with accident reconstruction specialists such as our team can help you when going to court in multiple ways, including:

The analysis will look at all possible causes of the accident

Whether the accident was the result of poor visibility, speeding issues, or a manufacturing fault, the forensic analysis and accident reconstruction will factor in all these issues as possible causes.

This helps determine whether the fault is solely the driver's or if there are other causes that could be to blame, helping legal counsel build a case in favour of their client, regardless of which party they represent. For the defendant, it's easy to prove they're not at fault; for the plaintiff, there are various factors that need to be proven to establish that they were wronged.

Reconstruction helps create a visual for jurors

Despite all evidence, the decisions eventually boil down to the judge and jury, which means it's important they receive the most objective, fact-based account of the incident. A reconstruction helps create a visual for jurors, who might need more details and information about the ongoing issue.

Expert testimony corroborates and clarifies witness accounts

Eyewitness accounts are always important in cases, especially those that are difficult to conclude. Since 79% of pedestrian accidents tend to happen in urban areas with dense populations, it’s easy to find multiple witnesses, even if all their stories are not cohesive. Two witnesses at different points or locations may see different things, or different witness accounts may not make sense in isolation, but when used in the analysis and reconstruction, build a more cohesive narrative of the events.

 

You can reach out to us at TLS Forensic Engineering to know more about our forensic biomechanics expert services, testimony, and more, working with our Dr. Thomas Jenkyn’s expertise in court.