Call Us!When Auto Accident Reconstruction Is Beneficial For Your Injury Claim
After being involved in a car accident where you have been injured due to another’s fault, it is vital to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. In some personal injury claim cases, it is not always as easy to do when there are multi-faceted circumstances. The defendant could claim they aren’t at fault, their insurance company could try to shift blame to you, or there could have been a multi-car pileup, and more than one driver is at fault for your injuries.
It is in these situations that car accident reconstruction can be beneficial for your injury claim. At Bachus & Schanker, we completely understand the difficulties you can face after being injured in a car crash. Our Colorado accident attorneys and law firm are here to help support you in any way possible. From providing you with free legal advice and answering your questions to providing access to our Victims’ Advocate group for catastrophic and wrongful death cases, we are with you at every step of the claim process to ensure you get a favorable settlement.
What Is Car Accident Reconstruction?
Car accident reconstruction is the scientific process of applying the laws of physics, engineering, and data analysis to help determine how a traffic accident occurred. Accident reconstruction experts work backward, using the known evidence and information regarding the accident to recreate the events that occurred before, during, and after the crash. Doing so helps to determine the cause of the crash, the contributing factors, and who is at fault.
Why Can It Be A Key Part Of Determining Fault?
Accident reconstruction can be a key part of determining fault when there are disputes because it uses the actual evidence, witness interviews, and witness statements to recreate the accident. Accident reconstructionists provide an objective result of precisely what occurred and who was negligent and responsible for your injuries.
How Does Auto Accident Reconstruction Work?
Auto accident reconstruction involves a series of steps and processes as follows:
- Establish the sequence of events: Reconstructionists gather physical evidence, like vehicle damage, skid marks, weather on the date of the accident, traffic cam or video cam surveillance footage, and other such evidence, along with witness statements and the police report to start to build the sequence of events to determine what occurred before, during, and after the crash.
- Analysis of vehicle data: Based on the extent of damage and the laws of physics, it is possible to determine how fast each vehicle was traveling, the force of impact, and how the driver behaved at the time of the crash. This data helps determine if their actions, or lack thereof, are what contributed to the accident and your injuries.
- Recreate the crash using simulations and technology: The reconstructionist relies on special software, technology, tools, and techniques to recreate the actual crash and series of events. They can create 3D videos, animations, and models to clearly show what occurred and who was negligent.
What Can Accident Reconstruction Show?
Car accident reconstruction can show pretty detailed information once the accident has been fully recreated, including:
- The speed of each of the vehicles involved in the crash.
- How weather and road conditions contributed to the crash.
- Whether there were improper lane changes or turns.
- The rate of speed at which the drivers reacted during the crash, which can establish distracted driving.
- How the force of the impacts from the crash caused vehicle damage and personal injuries.
How Does It Strengthen Your Injury Claim?
The findings of a professional car accident reconstructionist help strengthen your personal injury claim by providing an objective review of the evidence, what occurred, and who is negligent. It is hard for insurance companies to dispute science and the laws of physics when setting a claim. As such, the findings provided by the reconstructionist can lead to a more favorable settlement.
Should the case go to trial, auto accident reconstruction can be vital to ensuring the jury clearly understands how the car accident was caused by driver negligence and why. An accident reconstructionist can take the stand and present the findings to the jury and show them videos, models, and animations of how the car crash played out and how the defendant is at fault for your injuries.
Where Can You Learn More About Car Accident Reconstruction?
Kyle Bachus hosts the Unthinkable podcast, which explores a wide range of topics related to the aftermath of accidents and incidents that result in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He calls on experts in different fields to discuss the details and processes involved, including Ben Railsback, a professional accident reconstructionist and mechanical engineer, who covers in detail everything you need to know about accident reconstruction.
Been Injured In A Car Crash? Get Free Legal Advice In Colorado Today
If you have been injured in a car crash, take the time to get free legal advice from our car accident lawyers in Colorado before speaking to the insurance company. We can help you make informed decisions on how best to proceed with filing your claim. We can also assist you if you have already filed your claim and the insurance company is attempting to shift blame to limit their settlement offer. We have access to the best accident reconstruction experts to prove fault, and ensure you get the full amount of compensation you deserve.
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