Resources You Should Give to Your Car Accident Reconstructionist

A car accident occurs in a fraction of a second. Had you been driving a little bit slower or faster, you could have avoided the moment of impact altogether.

Anyone who was involved in a serious collision that was caused by another driver’s negligence is entitled to seek compensation for any loss. That is when an experienced attorney gets involved.

As a personal injury attorney, one of the most important aspects of helping your client is to establish who was at fault in the accident. That is especially important in states that apply comparative negligence, where both drivers can share in the fault. One of the best ways to fortify your client’s claims is to provide a reconstruction of the accident.

That’s where Advocacy Digital Media can make a difference.

We have provided attorneys with accident reconstruction graphics that they use to prevail in claims and civil lawsuits on behalf of their clients. Our vivid car accident reconstructions, available in 2D or 3D animations, help a jury visualize the moment of impact in an accident and determine who was at fault.

We’ll work closely with you to provide this reconstruction in a format that best suits your needs. In order to make the best reconstruction, there are some resources you need to provide, including the following:

Official Reports

The police will respond to a car accident that involves serious injuries and significant damages. They will generate a crash report.

This is a crucial piece of evidence that can provide details of the time and place of the accident. It will also include statements from the drivers and witnesses. The crash report can also give details on road conditions. All of that can be part of your reconstruction.

Visual Evidence

You can provide copies of visual evidence from the accident scene, such as photos of the aftermath, the location, skid marks, road conditions, traffic signs, and lights. Visual evidence can also include dashcam and traffic camera footage.

When added to a car accident reconstruction, we can recreate the accident from different angles. For instance, dash camera footage will show what happened directly in front of the car. The reconstruction can include an overhead view of the accident.

Vehicle Data

You will need to provide all the relevant vehicle data for the cars involved in the accident, including the make, model, and year of the car. That will help us research the specifications of vehicles, such as weight and dimensions.

Additionally, there could be relevant maintenance records and recalls issued against the vehicle that should also be included.

Just as airplanes do, many modern cars contain their own version of a “black box” or Event Data Recorder (EDR). That system can provide information, such as the vehicle’s speed, braking, steering, and seat belt usage.

Witness Statements

Witness statements can include testimony from the drivers and passengers directly involved in the accident. There might also be testimony from witnesses who were in other cars or pedestrians. All of that testimony can be combined to provide additional support for your reconstruction graphic.

Medical Information

A car accident reconstruction is not limited to detailing the point of impact between the cars.

It can also include visual representations of the injuries sustained by your client at the moment of impact. The medical records can provide the necessary information to create those visuals.

Weather Reports

Using the information provided in the police crash report, you’ll be able to pinpoint exactly when the accident happened. You should provide the corresponding weather information for that moment. Details about any unique weather conditions, such as snow, rain, or ice on the road, can be added to the reconstruction video.

Other Relevant Information

There is additional relevant information you can provide in support of the car accident reconstruction graphics.

That information can include the following:

• GPS Logs
• Drivers’ Cell Phone Records
• Emergency Personnel Run-sheets
• Traffic Signal Timing Records
• Repair Estimates

The more information you can provide to Advocacy Digital Media, the more comprehensive your car accident reconstruction will be. Our goal is to provide the best graphic evidence to support your case. Let’s talk about your reconstruction needs today.