Accident Reconstruction

Traffic Accident Reconstruction is the process of scientifically analyzing the available evidence in order to determine what and how an accident happened.  The results of the reconstruction may be used to explain why the accident happened (causation) or how it could have been prevented (avoidance).  The reconstruction can also form the foundational basis for other expert analyses such as injury causation, biomechanics, human factors, restraint system performance, or product liability.

Typical reconstruction results include time, speed, and position histories for the involved parties/vehicles at relevant points in the collision sequence.  These histories can be associated with the scene geometry and environmental conditions to assess visibility issues, driver strategies or potential evasive tactics.  Other important parameters derived from a reconstruction may typically include: collision severity (commonly expressed as the Delta-V or change in velocity due to the collision), impact speeds, perception-reaction times, principal directions of force, heading angles, direction of travel, or acceleration/deceleration values.    

Regardless of the particular issues involved in any given case or the analytical tools utilized, the accident reconstruction expert must possess a  combination of formal education, special training, and hands on case experience.  Mr. Gayner holds a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He has completed over 20 courses and seminars specific to accident analysis, and he has over 23 years of experience with more than 1000 actual cases.  

CALL  888-687-1334  for a free initial consultation to assess the specific expert reconstruction needs of your case.