Elk & Elk accident reconstruction specialists find the facts to protect your rights

Negligence causes accidents.

At Elk & Elk, we understand the complex nature of assigning fault in an accident. That’s why we hire the finest accident reconstruction specialists in the world. What that means to our clients is the highest likelihood of proving that another party’s negligence caused them injury.

If you’ve ever been involved in an accident, you know how difficult it is to remember the events as they played out, if you’re able to at all. The aftermath can get ugly. Fingers get pointed. The parties involved may play the blame game right on scene and sometimes the facts become a jumbled, emotional mess of he said, she said.

In the most serious accidents: Multiple-vehicle wrecks, tractor-trailer collisions and railroad mishaps, for example, accident reconstruction specialists are able to use cutting-edge analytical tools to recreate the events of an accident. They use computer simulations, precise measuring instruments and the collective understanding of the dynamics of catastrophic accidents developed over decades of research nd practical application.

Through the use of their rigorous protocols and logical analysis of everything that goes into an accident, reconstructionists are able to eliminate doubt, get to the facts of an accident and prove, without a doubt, whose negligence caused you injury.

At Elk & Elk, we spare no expense to bring resources like accident reconstruction specialists into our clients’ case investigations. When you need the highest degree of skill and experience, coupled with the brightest minds in the business of investigation to prove your case, you can get it all with no up-front cost by simply contacting Elk & Elk, either by phone at 1-800-ELK-OHIO at any time on any day, or through one of our online case evaluation forms for personal injury, medical malpractice, drug & device recalls, investment fraud or employment claims.

What is an accident reconstructionist? How can they help my case?

Our accident re-constructionists are trained to evaluate police reports, skid marks, damage to property and other key factors and evidence which can identify who was negligent in auto, motorcycle, semi/truck, railroad, farm and airplane accidents. These factors and years of experience and training can mean the difference between none and obtaining a multimillion dollar verdict for our injured clients.

Accident reconstruction can fill in "missing gaps"
A typical topic for car accident reconstruction analysts might be a three-point airborne trajectory analysis, used when an accident causes a car to make a brief launch into the air before crashing.

The point of the analysis is to determine if the driver may have been speeding, and at what speed. To calculate the speed, the angle of the incident needs to be established.

It can be possible to work out where a car took off and where it landed by looking at skid marks on the road and a tree that collapsed where the car landed. To apply the three-point analysis, information like broken branches on trees may be required.

Photos, crash scene evidence, debris and clothing all help reconstructionists to work out detail surrounding a car accident. Through this process, they can fill in missing gaps and work out how fast a driver was going and whether they were braking or swerving before a crash.

Car accident claims
People who have experienced a car accident often suffer extremely serious injuries and it can take them some time to recover. At Elk & Elk, we are more than just a law firm. We aggressively represent injury victims and their families. Our results speak for themselves.

Our attorneys are accident injury specialists and can explain the claims process to you in plain English with no legal jargon. You won't have to pay us anything unless we are successful.

Call us now on 1-800-ELK-OHIO and we will explain the claims process.

Accident reconstruction specialists FAQ’s:

Q: What is an accident reconstruction specialist?

A: Accident reconstruction specialists, often referred to as accident reconstructionists, gather forensic evidence – meaning evidence suitable for law or court – from the scenes of various types of accidents for use in proving what factors caused a specific accident. They practice a discipline called causation forensics – a combination of science, engineering and law - which determines how and why an accident happened.

Q: What types of accidents do they investigate?

A: Accident reconstructionists may investigate any type of accident: Industrial mishaps, chemical accidents, aviation, railroad, tractor-trailer/truck, marine, motorcycle, bicyclist or pedestrian-involved accidents.

Q: Are they law enforcement officers?

A: While there are many law enforcement personnel who are trained and certified in accident reconstruction, it is not a requirement that accident reconstruction specialists be law enforcement officers.

Q: Do accident reconstruction specialists need to be licensed?

A: The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction is an international entity that oversees accident reconstruction training and continuing education, although accreditation is voluntary.

Accident reconstruction types:

Automobile Accidents:

Accident reconstructionists investigating traffic crashes examine a number of factors including speed, weather conditions, traffic congestion, the angles at which the vehicles involved made contact or, in single-vehicle crashes, at what angle the vehicle struck a stationary object, rolled over or left the roadway. They measure skid marks, collect vehicle debris and other valuable material at the scene to piece together the likely chain of events.

Aviation Accidents:

Accidents involving aircraft are complicated and require extreme care and rigorous adherence to procedure. Accident reconstructionists charged with probing aviation accidents must determine factors like speed, altitude, the angle at which an aircraft made contact with the ground, study maintenance records, as well as those of the pilots, aircraft controllers, the companies involved in operating the aircraft and the mechanics responsible for their upkeep.

Commercial Vehicle/Trucking Accidents:

Accidents in which big rigs and other types of commercial vehicles are involved are complex and require extensive knowledge about various mechanisms, protocols and procedures. Was the commercial vehicle driver properly certified and his training up-to-date? Had he been driving for too long without a rest break? Was the vehicle loaded properly? All these and many other questions must be answered by investigators looking into a commercial vehicle-involved collision.

Motorcycle Accidents:

Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most devastating mishaps on our roadways. Motorcycle riders are more exposed to the dangers of travel than drivers using most other forms of transportation. Reconstructionists investigating motorcycle collisions must consider speed., the weight of the other vehicle(s) involved, the weather conditions at the time of the collisions, whether the rider was properly protected, trained and using a motorcycle appropriate for his level of riding experience and skill.

Product Defects:

Investigators looking into injuries resulting from product defects must study every aspect of the type of product involved. Had it been recalled? Why? Why not? Have similar injuries resulted from the use of the product in question? Is the product certified by the appropriate regulatory agency? Investigators must piece together all the elements surrounding the defective product, back up their findings with research and prove that a person’s injuries are a direct result of a product defect.

Railroad Accidents:

As with a commercial vehicle collision, railroad accident investigation requires a wealth of knowledge concerning rail regulations, the certification necessary for engineers to operate locomotives, how different types of cargo affect trains’ operation and motion and what factors need to be in place for the safe operation of rail cars, especially when they travel through busy urban and residential areas.