Some car accidents are difficult to assess. For example, there may be multiple parties and conflicting accounts of what happened.
That is why having an objective third party review the situation may be necessary. For instance, you may need an accident reconstructionist to study the crash to help determine who should be held financially liable for your damages.
Our Brunswick car accident lawyers have helped many crash victims secure compensation and are prepared to consult with accident reconstruction specialists and other leading professionals if necessary. Like you, we are focused on recovering full compensation for your damages to help you begin to move forward. We know how important it is to obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Below, we discuss what an accident reconstructionist does and how his or her testimony may help your claim.
What is an Accident Reconstructionist?
An accident reconstructionist is a person who has special knowledge, skills and training in rebuilding an accident scene to determine its cause. Generally, these individuals work as engineers, mechanics or even law enforcement officers. Their job is to investigate and examine evidence from an accident, utilizing scientific methods and technology to determine how and why it occurred, and who may be responsible.
The testimony from an accident reconstruction specialist may be used during a jury trial for injury victims who have filed a lawsuit against a liable insurance company.
It is important to note that both an injury victim and the liable driver may hire an accident reconstructionist to help prove their version of events.
How Can an Accident Reconstructionist Help Validate My Claim?
Accident reconstructionists may be able to help you prove whether the at-fault driver was speeding prior to the accident. He or she may also be able to find evidence of other forms of negligence, including evidence that may contradict the at-fault driver’s claims.
The findings of accident reconstruction specialist may review a variety of things to reach their conclusions, such as:
- Photographs
- Damage to vehicles
- Eyewitness statements
An accident reconstructionist recreates the accident scene, using physics, engineering, technology and other physical sciences to help clarify complex details and gain stronger evidence of how the incident occurred.
When Will a Claim Require Help from Accident Reconstructionist?
An experienced attorney is often able to help an injury victim prove another driver may be liable for his or her injuries and other damages. However, every case is different, and some cases are more challenging. It is important to have an experienced attorney who is prepared to consult with an accident reconstructionist when it becomes necessary.
An accident reconstructionist may be needed in some of the following scenarios:
- When evidence is difficult to find
- The injury victim does not recall details of the crash
- When there are no eyewitnesses
- If there are no videos or photos of the accident
- When there is a large amount of money on the line
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