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  • Accident Reconstruction

    The following can be done in the reconstruction of the scene of vehicle accidents: 

    • Tyre examination
    • Photography for the expert report
    • Measurement of relevant features of the scene for an explanatory plan of the scene
    • Identification of possibilities, probabilities and contributing factors
    • Description of the dynamic behaviour of vehicles in accident situations
    • Application of Mathematics and Physics (i.e. speed calculations, momentum principles, energy principles, vehicle dynamics and occupant behaviour during collisions)
    • Examination of heavy vehicle accidents and multiple vehicle accidents

    Minimum requirements of the expert report

    SCENE

    • A complete description of the scene
    • Describe possible dangers at the scene (assess road safety-general)

    Describe the following in a complete manner

    • Road surface type
    • Road surface condition (bumps, age, etc.)
    • Road texture
    • Gradients/slopes
    • Width of road
    • Width of road shoulder - (Gravel or tar)
    • Curves/turns before or after scene
    • Physical factors that might influence vehicle dynamics
    • Any irregularities
    • Point of impact
    • Marks made by vehicles on the scene
    • Describe how marks were made
    • Position of marks on the scene

    VEHICLES

    • Damage to vehicles
    • Position of damage
    • Degree of damage
    • Type of damage (impact, graze, mechanical failure)
    • Deductions about mechanism that caused damage
    • Final rest positions of vehicles described

    DISCUSSION

    • Discuss vehicle movements
    • Discuss other possible scenarios
    • Discuss probabilities
    • Discuss the match between the probabilities and the physical evidence
    • (Use a holistic approach and use precise wording)

    CONCLUSION

    • Give a summary of most probable scenario
    • State other possibilities only if reasonably possible
    • If there is only one possibility, state it clearly
    • Summarize taking road conditions and road circumstances into account