Includes
over 100 photographs that show what to look for after the collision
Includes 20 detailed scale drawings that demonstrate how to reconstruct
an accident and prepare for depositions and trials
Presents a list of tools and equipment, with a description of
how, why, and where to use them
Includes commentaries of actual case examples in each chapter
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.
Vehicular
Accident Investigation and Reconstruction concentrates on the
development of the skills, education, and information needed
for an accident investigation and reconstruction, including the
necessary tools, some of the pitfalls facing the investigator/reconstructionist
and the latest advances and techniques in the field.
The book is divided into four sections:
Section 1 -- Describes the need for proper accident investigation,
the specialized tools, education, and the necessary mindset
Section 2 -- Deals with reconstruction, which requires deductive
reasoning, logic, physics, engineering, and a general knowledge
of the accident subject
Section 3 -- Discusses occupant kinematics or body movement
and reaction to external forces, including human anatomy,
physiology, human tolerance to impact, and occupant reactions
to various types of impacts
Section 4 -- Discusses latest techniques for investigation
and reconstruction, citing examples such as electronic scene
mapping, computer animation, computer accident simulation,
and the use of the computer in the courtroom.
Table of Contents:
Why Investigate Accidents?
Where do I Start?
Tools and Special Equipment for the Investigator
Scene Investigation
Vehicle Exteriors
Vehicle Interiors
Restraining Systems
Vehicle and Occupant Investigation Forms
Occupant Kinematics
Accident Reconstruction
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Severity Indices
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Surrogates, Animation, and Computer Simulations in Preparing Exhibits
Mathematical Analysis
Sources of Information
Depositions and Courtroom Appearances
Unusual Case Histories
Ethics
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Hardcover
325 pages
6.25"x9.5"
retail $99.95
Our Price $79.20
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