Collision Analysis and Accident Reconstruction

Accident analysis is the systematic examination of physical evidence, scene conditions, measurements, photographs, video, vehicle damage, and other available information to understand how an incident occurred. It may evaluate sequence, movement, visibility, and contributing conditions. When appropriate, analysis can be communicated through forensic animation, 3D models, photogrammetry, laser scans, and expert testimony.

Accident reconstruction uses scientific, engineering, and physical-evidence-based methods to examine an incident and develop an explanation of what occurred. The work may incorporate scene documentation, vehicle evidence, measurements, photographs, video, physics, and visualization. A reconstruction is intended to make technical findings understandable while clearly documenting the methodology and assumptions used.

Available evidence may include accident-scene measurements, vehicle damage, photographs, surveillance footage, dashcam footage, skid marks, trajectories, and other physical evidence. Photogrammetry can extract three-dimensional measurements from images and video, while laser scanning, drone imagery, and forensic animation can help organize and communicate the evidence.

Forensic animation converts technical findings into a visual explanation of an incident. It can help judges, juries, attorneys, investigators, and experts understand sequence, movement, viewpoints, and spatial relationships. The animation is developed from expert analysis and physical evidence, with the goal of presenting a scientifically accurate and verifiable demonstrative exhibit.

Counsel may seek reconstruction support when incident sequence, vehicle movement, visibility, scene geometry, or other technical issues are disputed or difficult to explain with static evidence alone. Early consultation can help identify available evidence, preserve relevant information, determine appropriate documentation methods, and select visualizations or testimony suited to the matter.

Yes. Close-range photogrammetry can extract three-dimensional measurements from photographs and videos, including surveillance footage, dashcam recordings, and existing scene imagery. Depending on the available evidence, this approach may support analysis of vehicle damage, skid marks, trajectories, and other physical evidence, including situations where original evidence is missing or altered.

Yes. Expert witness support covers forensic visualization, laser scanning, photogrammetry, forensic animation, and related reconstruction methodologies. The team can explain the technologies, methods, and visual exhibits used during litigation and provide testimony for civil and criminal attorneys, courts, arbitration panels, government agencies, forensic experts, and litigation support teams.

Begin by sharing the basic incident background, the type of proceeding, the evidence currently available, and the questions the legal or investigative team needs to address. The firm offers a free consultation for first-time clients and is available 24/7 to discuss suitable documentation, analysis, visualization, and expert witness support.