Laser Scanning
Terrestrial laser scanning captures millions of precise measurements from scenes, structures, vehicles, and infrastructure, creating accurate point cloud data for analysis, modeling, forensic animation, and litigation exhibits.
Capture complex scenes with precise, court-ready 3D laser scanning backed by 37 years of forensic visualization experience. 21st Century Forensic Animations documents accident scenes, crime scenes, buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure using accurate point cloud data that supports measurements, analysis, expert testimony, and persuasive visual exhibits for litigation.

Comprehensive forensic scanning and visualization services for accurate evidence documentation and litigation support.
Terrestrial laser scanning captures millions of precise measurements from scenes, structures, vehicles, and infrastructure, creating accurate point cloud data for analysis, modeling, forensic animation, and litigation exhibits.
Interactive models let users explore reconstructed scenes from multiple viewpoints, helping legal teams understand spatial relationships, test perspectives, and communicate evidence beyond static images or linear animations.
UAV imaging rapidly documents large accident scenes, crime scenes, industrial sites, and properties, generating high-resolution data that supports 3D modeling and reduces time spent on-site.
Close-range photogrammetry extracts three-dimensional measurements from photos and videos, assisting with altered evidence, vehicle damage, skid marks, blood spatter, trajectories, and surveillance footage analysis.
Scientifically accurate forensic animations recreate accidents, crimes, fires, explosions, industrial incidents, and product failures using physical evidence and expert analysis for clear courtroom communication.
Expert witness support helps attorneys explain forensic visualization, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and animation methodologies, including how technical exhibits were created, verified, and applied in litigation.

The team reviews case facts, available evidence, deadlines, site access, and intended use in litigation. First-time clients can begin with a free consultation to determine whether laser scanning, photogrammetry, drone imagery, or modeling is best.
A proven forensic visualization partner for attorneys, experts, agencies, and litigation teams.
Founded in 1989 as the first independent forensic animation firm in the industry.
Every scan and visualization is grounded in physics, physical evidence, and documented methodology.
Exhibits are developed with civil, criminal, state, federal, and international rules in mind.
Available 24/7 to meet urgent deadlines and preserve scenes before conditions change.
Experienced forensic visualization specialists serving legal teams nationwide.
Founded in 1989, 21st Century Forensic Animations pioneered independent forensic animation and has spent 37 years helping legal teams transform complex physical evidence into precise, verifiable 3D visualizations. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the company serves civil and criminal matters across Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, the United States, and internationally. Its work spans motor vehicle accidents, aviation incidents, fires, explosions, officer-involved shootings, product liability, eminent domain disputes, war crimes, and more. Every project is grounded in physics, physical evidence, documented methodology, and a practical understanding of courtroom rules. The mission is clear: create dimensionally accurate visual exhibits that judges, juries, attorneys, and experts can understand and trust.
Laser scanning captures millions of precise spatial measurements from a physical environment and converts them into a digital point cloud. For forensic and legal matters, this allows investigators and attorneys to preserve scene geometry, take accurate measurements, analyze sightlines or impact paths, and develop 3D models or animations that clearly communicate technical evidence.
Get practical guidance before your scene or evidence changes.
Founded as the first independent forensic animation firm.
Exhibits built for rules of evidence compliance.
Visualizations grounded in physics and evidence.
Share your case details, deadlines, and available evidence. The team will review your needs and outline the best scanning or visualization approach.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (800) 460-2887.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (800) 460-2887.