Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction

ISBN-13: 9780849320200 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 512 str.

Donald J. Van Kirk

Opis

This manual provides practical methods for investigating and reconstructing accidents without a lot of engineering mathematics. It concentrates on the skills, education and information needed, as well as pointing out pitfalls and advances in the field. Four sections cover: the need for proper investigations and the kind of academic and mental skills required to do so; reconstruction; occupant kinematics; and techniques such as electronic scene mapping, computer animation, and the use of the computer in the courtroom.

Recenzje

"This is an essential text for any attorney involved in personal injury litigation. Mr. Van Kirk has used his considerable experience to organize and present highly technical information in a manner that is extremely useful."
- Geoffrey N. Fieger, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Fieger, Fieger, Schwartz & Kenney, P.C., Southfield, Michigan

Spis treści

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
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
Glossary

O autorze

Donald J Van Kirk