When a person is injured in a car accident, they can pursue legal action to recover compensation for the damages. This can prove to be difficult, as the parties involved sometimes disagree regarding who is at fault for causing the accident. It is because of this that injured parties are required to prove fault in order to receive compensation. This can be done with various pieces of evidence, such as car accident reconstruction in some cases. Continue reading below to learn more and contact an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney for assistance during this time.
What is Accident Reconstruction?
Car accident reconstruction is sometimes used to help prove fault in a lawsuit. It is done by an expert who examines aspects of the accident in order to determine the reasons for the crash and the events leading up to it. This is done through a variety of different methods, such as the following:
- 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 every car accident case needs accident reconstruction in order to determine fault. However, there are a variety of individuals who can benefit from doing so. This can include those facing the following situations:
- 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?
Car accident reconstruction can assist a claim in a variety of different ways, such as the following:
- 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 have been injured as a result of a personal injury accident and wish to speak with an attorney, contact the Law Office of Christopher T. Howell, Esq. today.
