Vehicle Inspections

Forensic Vehicle Examination

A detailed forensic examination of the vehicle(s) is a key element in the reconstruction process.

The examination includes assessment of the damage profiles, the condition of the tyres and a mechanical examination of the vehicle.

The interior of the vehicle is inspected to identify:

• Use of seat belts, deployment of restraint systems
• Evidence to correctly position occupants in the vehicle
• Evidence of contact areas inside the cabin to assess occupant injury mechanisms

Key benefits of vehicle inspections include:

• Assessment of the mechanical condition of the vehicle and the extent to which any defects may have contributed to the collision
• Identification of the Principal Direction of Forces involved in the collision using crush analysis
• Measurement of damage to reconstruct the interaction between the vehicles and their directions of travel
• Comparisons between the physical evidence and the drivers account of the collision
• Accurate damage assessment in the cases of fraudulent insurance claims