Accident reconstruction · Kraków and all of Poland
Road accident reconstruction
I analyse the course of road incidents using documentation, photographs, recordings, sketches and measurements. I assess what the available material can establish about speed, reaction time and the participants' positions.
Examination scope
Road accident reconstruction
I prepare opinions and expert examinations on the course of road incidents for courts, prosecutors, the Police and individual clients. The starting point is specific questions and documentation that allows them to be related to the circumstances of the accident.
The scope of reconstruction depends on the completeness and quality of the material. Before analysis begins, we establish which documents and data are available and which issues need clarification. I accept cases from Kraków, Małopolska and across Poland.
Course of events
Analysis of available data on the successive stages of the incident and the relative positions of those involved.
Speed and reaction time
The opinion may address speed and reaction-time questions to the extent permitted by the data and documentation provided.
Documentation, photographs and recordings
Assessment of material relevant to the questions in the case: incident documentation, photographs, recordings, sketches and measurements.
Reconstruction data and assumptions
The analysis requires the data underlying the findings to be identified. If a simulation is used, its result requires assessment of the input data and assumptions adopted.
Example questions for analysis
- Which aspects of the course of events require clarification?
- What can be established about the participants' relative positions?
- Does the material allow questions about speed or reaction time to be answered?
- Which data and assumptions affect the possible scope of reconstruction?
Preparation
What to describe
in the initial enquiry?
In your initial enquiry, describe the incident, questions and available documentation. Courts, prosecutors and the Police are also asked to provide the unit, case reference and deadline. An individual client can begin with a brief description of their concerns and the material they hold. We will agree the scope of the case files and the means of transfer before delivery.
- A description of the incident and the circumstances giving rise to concerns.
- Information on incident documentation held.
- Available photographs and recordings.
- Sketches, measurements and other data concerning the course of the accident.
- Questions for the opinion, a deadline relevant to the case and contact details for a response.
How we work together
Four stages of work.
Defining the questions
You describe the incident and identify the circumstances requiring clarification. We establish the questions the opinion should answer.
Review of available material
We establish the type and scope of documentation, photographs, recordings, sketches and measurements needed for analysis.
Agreement on terms and analysis
After assessing the material, we agree on the scope, cost and completion date of the report. I then analyse the documentation and data relating to the incident.
An opinion describing limitations
I relate conclusions to the available data. I identify assumptions and limitations that matter to the reconstruction.
Report
What do you receive?
- A report addressing agreed questions about the course of the incident.
- Presentation of findings arising from the available documentation and data.
- A description of the assumptions adopted and analysis limitations.
The possibilities depend on the material
- Incomplete documentation or poor-quality material may limit the possible scope of reconstruction.
- A simulation is an analytical tool. Its result requires assessment of the input data and assumptions adopted.
- The ability to answer a specific question is assessed against the material concerning the particular incident.
Practical information
Questions and answers.
Is the entire case file needed for an initial enquiry?
No. First describe the incident, concerns and available documentation. After establishing the scope, we will agree on the material required and how to transfer it.
What material is useful for reconstruction?
Identify the available incident documentation, photographs, recordings, sketches and measurements. The significance of each item depends on the questions the opinion is intended to answer.
Can an opinion address speed or reaction time?
Yes, the scope can include these questions. The ability to establish findings depends on the completeness and quality of data concerning the specific incident.
Is a simulation sufficient to reconstruct an accident?
A simulation is an analytical tool and requires assessment of the data and assumptions used. Its result must be considered against the incident documentation and the material’s limitations.
Can an opinion be commissioned on an accident outside Kraków?
Yes. I can work on cases from across Poland. I agree individually on the documentation and how it will be delivered.
What determines an opinion’s cost and timeframe?
It depends on the number of questions, volume and quality of material, and actions required. I agree the terms after reviewing the case description and available documentation.
Methods and documentation
Analysis of documentation and the course of events
For reconstruction, I use incident documentation and analytical tools selected for the scope of the case, including CYBID V-SIM and CRASH. Below, I present documentation of my resources and professional development.
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Related material
Let's discuss your case
Describe the incident and available material
Identify the circumstances requiring clarification, the available documentation and any relevant deadline. On that basis, I will assess whether an opinion can be prepared and what material will be needed.