ABSTRACT

Accident investigation/reconstruction is more than just a job or even a profession; it is more art than science and requires a dedication greater than a commitment of time. It takes constant reading, study, and analysis of accident information and case reconstructions to keep improving your performance, both in the field and in the courtroom.

chapter 1|10 pages

Why Investigate Accidents?

chapter 2|13 pages

Where Do I Start?

chapter 4|44 pages

Scene Investigation

chapter 5|52 pages

The Vehicle Exterior

chapter 6|40 pages

Vehicle Interiors

chapter 7|34 pages

Restraining Systems

chapter 9|23 pages

Occupant Kinematics

chapter 10|12 pages

Accident Reconstruction

chapter 11|27 pages

Severity Indices

chapter 12|12 pages

Motorcycle Accidents

chapter 13|9 pages

Pedestrian Accidents

chapter 15|44 pages

Mathematical Analysis

chapter 16|19 pages

Sources of Information

chapter 17|27 pages

Deposition and Courtroom Appearance

chapter 18|13 pages

Educating the Client

chapter 19|13 pages

Ethics