Sometimes, proving exactly why and how a car accident happened is the most difficult part of a claim. You claim one thing happened, and the insurance company argues that the crash happened for another reason.
At Dow Law Firm, our Austin accident lawyers turn to accident reconstruction experts to help settle these disputes.
Accident reconstruction experts use highly specialized knowledge of physics, mathematics, and engineering to recreate collisions to help us understand causation and liability.
They take the pieces of the puzzle, fit them together, and show us a clear picture of what likely happened. This picture, which in many cases is actually a video recreation of the crash, shows the specific mechanisms that led to the crash and identifies who’s actually at fault.
This report, in turn, can be used to leverage an at-fault driver’s insurance company to approve your claim and pay the money you need for medical treatment, lost wages, and emotional distress.
What Evidence Do Accident Reconstruction Specialists Use?
Depending on the case and the types of vehicles involved in a crash, accident reconstruction experts rely on several pieces of evidence when preparing a report:
- Accident reports that can provide details about the weather conditions at the time of a collision, the time of day at which a crash occurred, and the specific location of a crash
- Physical damage to vehicles involved in the crash, either observed directly or through photographic evidence
- Skid marks, tire tracks, and other evidence at the scene of a collision
- Eyewitness statement and testimony
- Driver cell phone data that might show another driver was on the phone, texting, or distracted
- Video footage obtained from dash cams, local businesses, red light cameras, or residential home camera systems
- Medical records discussing specific mechanisms of injury and severity
- Toxicology reports, field sobriety test results, and breath test results that might indicate a driver was impaired
In truck accident cases, accident reconstruction specialists will often rely on truck black box data, driver logs, communication between a driver and trucking company, and hours of service documentation to gain insight into a truck driver’s behavior before, during, and after a collision.
A skilled car accident lawyer knows how to secure and preserve these vital pieces of evidence.
How Can a Car Accident Reconstruction Expert Help My Claim?
An accident reconstruction expert’s report can be used to:
- Highlight specific instances in which the other driver in your case was negligent
- Demonstrate how a vehicle defect may have contributed to or caused your collision
- Identify road hazards like potholes, uneven road surfaces, confusing signage, and other road defects that may have played a part in your auto accident
- Dispute claims that you contributed to the car accident and should bear responsibility for the damages
Whether you need to prove your version of events or fight back against claims of shared fault, an accident reconstruction expert’s report can be an invaluable piece of evidence in a car accident or truck accident case. Partnering with a dedicated car accident attorney ensures this evidence is effectively used to build a compelling claim.
Contact an Austin Car Accident Attorney From Dow Law Firm
At Dow Law Firm, our accident lawyers have strong relationships with trusted, respected accident reconstructionists whose testimony carries considerable weight in car accident claims like yours. If you need help proving or understanding why an accident happened, we can call on them.
Contact our car accident attorneys in Austin at (512) 240-9951 to learn more. Your first consultation with our top-rated team is always free.