Why Accident Reconstruction Experts Are Essential For Car Accident Attorneys
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases can be complex and challenging in Saint Petersburg Florida, especially when there are significant injuries and substantial insurance coverage involved. When these cases occur, insurance companies are likely to have a highly experienced legal team, making it essential that the plaintiff’s attorney be fully prepared. One key essential component is having a talented accident reconstructionist expert on your side. We will discuss the types of cases where an accident reconstruction expert is essential and what to look for when selecting an expert for your case.What Do Accident Reconstructionists Do?
Reconstruction experts in Saint Petersburg employ a number of sophisticated methodologies to figure out what elements played a part in the origin and seriousness of an accident. Key aspects of reconstructing an accident may include:
• Inspection of the vehicles involved in the accident
• Analysis of vehicles and crash site images
• Review of traffic collision report, deposition transcripts, witness statements, crash test reports, published studies, and other documentation
• Evaluation of victims’ medical records to determine the consistency of injuries with all available evidence
• Accident reconstructionists may also review information captured by the vehicle’s event data recorder (known as a black box) used to assess the events leading up to the crash. Electronic data is invaluable and crucial in trucking accident claims and other types of collisions.
Accident reconstructionists are experts in car dynamics, photogrammetry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer applications, such as simulation tools. In addition, they should have a thorough knowledge of accident investigation.
The Types Of Cases That Require An Accident Reconstruction Expert
• Large Accident Cases With Significant Injuries With Substantial Insurance Coverage
• Trucking Accident Cases
• Motorcycle Accident Cases
Why Your Saint Petersburg Accident Lawyer Should Retain An Accident Reconstructionist
In order to prove the cause and effect of an accident and demonstrate the events by evaluating the crash evidence, our attornies must have a deep understanding of physics and crash science. This is where an accident reconstructionist comes into play. An expert reconstructionist may have a background in law enforcement or government, and have a degree in forensic engineering. The expert should also have the ability to reduce complicated formulas to simplified terms that a jury can comprehend and produce computer-rendered animations depicting the accident event.
In addition, it is important to find an accident reconstructionists who has a rapport with local law enforcement officials, as they will likely need to work alongside of these people while gathering evidence and records for your case.
Other Important Considerations For A Successful Outcome
To ensure a successful outcome for your case in Saint Petersburg, it will be important to purchase as many of the vehicles involved in your accident as possible and place them into storage. This will give your accident reconstructionists access to the evidence at any time and allow other expert witnesses to review it as well.
When Will The Expertise Of An Accident Reconstructionist Be Enlisted?
Reports, testimony, and animations from reconstruction experts are very useful in resolving disputes concerning the cause of the accident. For that reason, our lawyers utilize accident reconstructionists to assist in accident cases that involve issues of complex or contested liability.
Some ways that accident reconstruction experts may assist your case could include:
• Identifying what led to causing the accident (thus establishing liability) by the at-fault driver.
• Determining what led to the crash ( a potential product liability claim compensation)
• Evaluating the road conditions which could have led to the collision. Poor road design or negligent maintenance by government entities.
• Expert Knowledge of Crash Science and Physics: An accident reconstruction expert has a deep understanding of crash science and physics, which is essential in proving the cause and effect of a car accident. They use their expertise to evaluate the crash and demonstrate the events of the accident.
• Evidence Analysis: An accident reconstruction expert has the skills to analyze the evidence from the accident scene, including physical evidence and witness statements, to determine the cause of the accident and who was at fault.
Visual Repersentation Of The Accident: An expert reconstructionists can use computer rendered animations to recreate the accident, which can help the jury understand what happened or caused the accident and make a more informed decision.
Communication With Law Enforcement: An expert reconstructionist with a rapport with local law enforcement officials can help gather evidence and records that may not be available to the average person.
Increased Credibility: An expert reconstructionist's knowledge and experience in accident reconstruction can greatly increase your credibility in court and make it easier for you to prove your case in court.
Reconstruction of an accident can protect your rights and help you to obtain compensation for your injuries. Finding the best reconstruction expert for your Saint Petersburg accident can help you support your claim against the at-fault driver and other liable parties to help you recover full compensation.
For many cases retaining an accident reconstruction expert is essential for your car accident lawyer to be fully prepared for a complex and challenging auto accident case in Saint Petersburg. When we select an expert here at our law firm we look for someone with a PhD in forensic engineering, a background in law enforcement or government, the ability to explain complex science and physics to a layman, and the ability to produce computer-rendered animations depicting the event.
Also, finding an expert in accident reconstruction with a report with law enforcement officials is essential as well as purchasing and storing the vehicles that were involved in the accident here in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Starting Your Auto Accident Compensation Claim
Take the first steps in getting compensation for your injuries and loss. To start your claim just call Michael Babboni at our St Petersburg Law Office at 727-381-9200 Today, Day or Night, and get your free attorney consultation.