Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Motor vehicle accident reconstruction is the process of re-assembling evidence resulting from an accident and applying fundamental engineering principles to define the dynamics of the accident. Once this has been done, questions such as causation and contributing circumstances can be evaluated. The following questions are among those that can be addressed in an accident reconstruction:
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What were the speeds and positions of both vehicles at impact?
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Who crossed the centerline?
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When could each driver have first seen the other?
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Was there enough time and distance for an evasive lane change maneuver?
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Based on the visibility at the intersection, could my client have avoided the accident?
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Were there any mechanical problems with the vehicle that contributed to the accident?
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Could the driver have avoided the nighttime impact with the pedestrian?
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How would the hill crest or curve have affected the view of my client when he initiated his left turn?
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Which occupant was driving the vehicle?
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Were the headlights illuminated when the accident occurred?
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What was the collision severity of the initial impact?
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Was the second impact with the utility pole more severe?
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How would the outcome of the accident have changed if the speeding vehicle had been traveling more slowly?
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Is another expert’s analysis supportable?
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How can the case be presented clearly and effectively?
There are certainly other questions, but the list above includes those most commonly asked.
Thomas C. Boddorff, P.E.
Tom Boddorff is a registered mechanical engineer in both Maryland and Florida. He has been involved in over 1500 technical investigations over 25 years and has testified in MD, PA, VA and FL. Tom has an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University.
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