If you are involved in a car accident and there is no agreement about who is at fault, it may be necessary to work with an accident reconstruction expert. They can use a variety of tactics to reconstruct the accident and determine likely causes. Keep reading to learn about six elements they can use and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you need a free legal consultation after a car accident.
- Kinetic Energy v. Momentum When two vehicles hit each other, total momentum is conserved by kinetic energy can be turned into other forms of energy. An accident reconstruction expert will look at the total moment by looking at the mass of each vehicle and the distance traveled before the point of impact. When analyzing the kinetic energy, they will be able to determine if the collusion was elastic or inelastic.
- Time and Distance When you add up speed and time, you get distance. An investigator can determine how far a vehicle traveled before the driver reacted by looking at the known speed and the average time a human takes to react. This can show them if the driver responded slowly or not at all.
- Skid Marks An experienced accident reconstruction expert can look at skid marks to determine a minimum speed the vehicle was traveling at before the crash occurred. The location of the skid marks, the drag based on the surface friction, and specific vehicle braking efficiency are all taken into consideration.
- Photos If the police, you, or your personal injury attorney have taken photos at the location of the accident, these can be used as part of the picture for the accident reconstruction expert. They can be helpful in showing initial vehicle damage and the position of vehicles after the accident.
- Information from the Vehicle Manufacturer There are many elements that must be taken from the manufacturer of the vehicle. This could include their collision ratings, turning radii, brake systems, and other specs that can be compared to damage assessments to indicate essential info such as the minimum force of collision.
- Speed v Force Once evidence has been collected, the investigator is able to determine the speed of a vehicle, which then tells them the force of the vehicles at the time of collision.
As you can see, these experts can provide a wealth of information. Even if it seems that you have no case, even there were no witnesses and it seems as though no one will believe your side of the story, it may be possible to prove what happened. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for a free legal consultation.
