EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE for scientific solutions
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE for scientific solutions
Accident investigation and reconstruction are essential in understanding the nature and severity of physical injury as a result of vehicular impact. The various types of vehicular accidents that require both investigation and reconstruction include single and multiple vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer, bus, motorcycle, heavy equipment, rollover, pedestrian, along with pole and barrier impact related accidents. The reconstruction process typically includes an investigation of the accident site, along with a review of available physical evidence which may include tire markings such as acceleration scuff, skid and yaw markings. Additional evidence may also include gouges and scrape marks, damage to fixed objects, debris patterns, paint transfers, road surface irregularities and visible obstructions.
Automotive collisions typically lead to an injury causation analysis for the occupant. This implies analyzing the movement of the vehicle and the occupant, and a simulation to review the forces on the human body.
Commercial collisions of tractor trailers with pedestrians, cars and trucks are common. The reconstruction, analysis and evaluation through data collection, testing and simulation software is used to provide evidence for injury sustained by the pedestrian or occupants of the vehicles.
Recreational accidents involve motorcycles, bicycles, ATV's, personal watercraft, and motorboats. The reconstruction, analysis and evaluation through data collection, testing and simulation software is used to provide evidence for injury sustained by the occupant.
Industrial accidents involve equipment used in industrial operations such as forklift, cranes, front-end loaders, drills, saws and hammers. The reconstruction, analysis and evaluation through data collection, testing and simulation software is used to provide evidence for injury sustained by individual.
Mass transit accidents involve high occupancy vehicles. The reconstruction, analysis and evaluation through data collection, testing and simulation software is used to provide evidence for injury sustained by the occupant.