We once were assigned a plaintiff’s case where our driver died after running into the back of a parked truck. A few minutes after arriving at the crash site, we called our attorney, and the conversation went something like this: Us – Your client was driving on a straight road with a clear line of sight for a half a mile before colliding with the defendant’s parked truck. Attorney - So you are saying that we also carry some fault in this accident? Us – Yes, but we still think you have a...

As crash reconstruction experts, we have spent years looking at crashed vehicles after the fact in an attempt to determine how a crash occurred. As time passes, it is easy to begin believing that crash damage speaks for itself. After reviewing numerous expert reports, I find that experts concentrate on detailing the scientific rationale behind their arguments at the expense of presenting photographic evidence in an easily comprehensible manner. I often wonder if their plan is to save that...

Background Once I was hired for a case where a driver crashed after missing a temporary stop sign that had been placed behind a railroad crossing gate. The photo below shows how much of the stop sign had been obstructed. Dash camera footage from immediately after the incident The plaintiff's attorney needed me to determine whether the stop sign had been placed according to the traffic control plan and considered hiring a construction expert to work on the case with me. A photo meant to prove...