Traffic Accident Reconstruction

Being successful at traffic accident reconstruction requires extensive experience and skill in evaluating numerous factors in a vehicular accident, including the vehicles involved, environmental conditions, geography of the traffic ways and surrounding areas, sight lines, effective laws and ordinances, and human factors.

NFC gathers evidence from all available sources including police reports, photographs, medical reports, statements, and inspection of the accident site and involved vehicles, when they are available. Accurate scale diagrams are made of the accident scene showing the geographical layout, with signage, signals and sight-obstructing objects, allowing visualization of the accident area. When evidence is available, these diagrams can also show the direction of travel of vehicles and pedestrians, location of impact and final resting places of the involved vehicles. The mechanical condition and maintenance of the interior and exterior of involved vehicles is assessed, as are roadway design and condition and the ordinances relative to signage. When required, traffic signal timing and sequence are also investigated.

From the physical evidence and vehicle damage profiles, calculations can be made to ascertain the speed of each vehicle prior to and during the accident sequence. Other determinations can be made as necessary, such as time and distance (reaction time), vehicle swerve-to-avoid, and acceleration and deceleration rates of different types of vehicles. Sight lines for each operator and the weather's effect on visibility, as well as the effect of alcohol or controlled substances on the operators are also important factors to be considered.

The experts of NFC are knowledgeable in the dynamic characteristics of automobiles, motorcycles, buses, large trucks, and tractor-trailers. We analyze all of the factors of the particular accident and, with the appropriate calculations, draw the necessary conclusions as to the cause of the accident, determine fault to the extent possible, and ascertain whether or not a bodily injury claim is appropriate.

Low impact accident analysis is an area of increased focus within the insurance industry due to excessive fraudulent claims. We can analyze the possible G-forces on vehicle occupants in low impact accidents to determine whether injury is likely, based on the minimal forces exerted.

Many insurance company SIU and CSU units have enjoyed success in arbitration and court proceedings lately based on expert testimony. Let us show you how we can help.