Recovering compensation after a car accident can often prove to be difficult, especially when the parties involved disagree about who is at fault for causing it. It is because of this that injured parties are required to prove fault with certain evidence that shows the other party’s involvement. Sometimes, evidence can include accident reconstruction. Continue reading below to learn more and contact an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury attorney for assistance during this time.
What is Accident Reconstruction?
Many people use accident reconstruction to build a case and prove fault after a car accident. This can be done with a qualified expert who examines aspects of the crash that allow them to recreate the scene of the accident. Doing so allows them to reach conclusions about the accident and the events leading up to it. This is done through the following methods:
- Visiting the scene of the accident
- Inspecting the damage done to all vehicles
- Reviewing any medical records of injured parties
- Studying the police report
- Examining pictures/videos of the accident/scene
- Interviewing witnesses
- Studying debris, point of impact, skid marks, etc.
Who Could Need an Accident Reconstruction?
Not everyone needs accident reconstruction to build their case. However, individuals facing the following situations may benefit from it:
- They do not remember how the accident happened
- There are few or no witnesses
- The vehicles are totaled and cannot be repaired
- It is complicated to prove liability
- Victims suffered severe injuries or died
- Pieces of important evidence are missing
How Can Accident Reconstruction Help a Case?
Using accident reconstruction can help injured parties determine the following about their case:
- The vehicle speeds and movements
- The crash scene physics
- The accident sequence of events
- The vehicle positions
- The magnitude of impact
- If those involved were wearing seat belts
- If visibility was an issue and why
- If vehicle lights were used
- Steering angles
- If brakes were used leading up to the crash
- If a vehicle accelerated before collision
- If engine indicator lights went on
- If cruise control was engaged
Contact Our Firm
If you or a loved one has been in a personal injury accident in Pennsylvania, it’s important that you contact an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney to help you with your case. Contact Spear Greenfield to get the right attorney in your corner.
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