Police do their best when responding to the scene of an accident to collect evidence and determine who is at fault. In some situations, they may not get it right, and that can result in significant financial losses for victims unjustly assigned fault.
At Therman Law, our accident reconstruction specialist lawyer in Chicago can offer support. With over 75 years of combined experience, our Chicago car accident lawyers are ready to fight for you.
Understanding Accident Reconstruction
The goal of accident reconstruction is to gather data and evidence and use scientific principles and physics to reconstruct the accident, meaning we analyze evidence to determine what specifically happened to lead to the outcome observed.
With specialized software and experience in this area, your Chicago personal injury lawyer and our network of professionals work to gather valuable resources that influence decision-making. Evidence analysis includes looking at all of the details present to formulate an answer:
- Skid marks and tire marks at the scene
- Damage to the vehicles and structures
- Black box data from vehicles to provide insight
- Scene photos
- Environmental factors at play
- Road conditions
- Police reports
- Witness statements
Accident reconstruction involves taking all of that information available and then making a decision on factors such as the speed at which the driver was traveling, whether or not they reacted and braked in time, as well as the angle at which the collision took place.
This allows us to piece together who caused the accident and why. Read our client testimonials to learn more about our success stories.
When Accident Reconstruction Matters
Our accident reconstruction specialist attorney in Chicago is a resource available to help you in every situation. If you are in an accident and there is any question about liability or the police label you at fault inaccurately, these tools become essential.
Some of the critical times we may use these tools involve accidents related to:
- Speeding drivers
- Drivers running stop signs
- Dangerous road conditions
- Disputes over who had the right of way
- Drivers losing control
- Vehicle breakdown due to manufacturing or part defects
- Errors in turns or lane changes
In many of these situations, all available data can provide enough clarity to create a 3D model that demonstrates exactly what happened.
This is not a type of speculation but a tool that uses scientific principles to clarify what occurred. It can be a powerful tool in convincing insurance companies, and later a court, that you should receive compensation. Our FAQs offer more information.
How Our Resources Help You
We can provide you with a variety of resources to build your case. After we meet with you to discuss what happened and what your concerns are, our team begins investigating.
When clarification is needed, we turn to our accident reconstruction specialists for guidance. They will then:
- Examine all available physical evidence in your case from all available sources.
- Review all available footage to confirm what we already know about the accident.
- Create a report that outlines what science was applicable in coming to conclusions.
- Provide proof of what occurred in a visual or report format.
- Use crash simulation software to recreate various angles and clarify any areas of concern.
- Identify mechanical errors or vehicle components that contributed to the accident.
- Provide this information and explain it in court when necessary.
This becomes evidence in your case. With our resources, we will ensure that if we need to use these extensive tools to gather information and details, we have these professionals available to you. In high-value, high-risk cases, expect Therman Law to recommend using these resources.
Enhanced Technology Makes the Difference
In our digital world, accident reconstruction relies on more technology than ever to provide very accurate insights and answer hard questions with precision. For example, some of the tools accident reconstruction specialists have available to them include:
- 3D laser scanners. These tools can create an incredibly accurate 3D model of a crash scene that professionals can analyze and interact with to formulate various scenarios.
- Onboard vehicle computers, called black boxes, can provide data on events that occurred just before or during the accident, including brake pressure, speed, and steering inputs. In commercial trucks, for example, this data can help experts determine details of the crash.
- Computer simulation. A variety of computer simulation programs can provide insight into the outcome of the accident, using sophisticated physics models to provide highly accurate detail.
These details, along with your attorney’s and the professionals’ experience, can provide critical information that is often unavailable.
When the decision of who is at fault comes down to what one person said or the other states, this type of data becomes invaluable. We encourage you to seek out our resources to help in recreating your accident when questions exist.
Why We Use Accident Reconstruction Resources
When our team goes to work for you, we gather as much information and resources as possible to prove your case and your right to fair compensation. We can use these tools to help with:
- Determining all parties liable to any degree in the accident
- Counter contributory negligence claims, which can be critical if you are found to be more than 50% at fault and therefore barred by the law (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) from filing a claim
- Supporting your statements or those of witnesses
- Demonstrating crash severity, which may help to validate claims of injuries
Each case requires careful consideration, and with our extensive resources, you can expect us to be there to prove your right to compensation. Even if the insurance company told you no or you hold some fault in an accident, reach out to our team. Let us fight for you.
Set Up a Free Consultation with Our Chicago Accident Reconstruction Specialist Attorney
At Therman Law, we value our clients’ rights and fight for them. When you have injuries and losses related to the actions of another person, do not fight the insurance company on your own.
Instead, turn to our Chicago accident reconstruction specialist lawyer for immediate guidance and the resources you need.
