1st Edition

Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction

By Donald J Van Kirk Copyright 2000
508 Pages
by CRC Press

512 Pages
by CRC Press

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... Read more
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

Biography

Donald J Van Kirk

"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