Car Accident Reconstruction, Low Speed, Low Impact Car Accidents

"Relationships Between Pre-Skidding and Pre-Braking Speed." SAE #2001-01-1281. The accuracy of vehicle pre-braking speed estimates based upon tire/roadway coefficient of friction (drag factor) measurements and skid mark measurements was assessed. Braking tests were performed on three vehicles and a correlation between the calculated pre-skidding speed and the actual pre-braking speed was established. $10.00.

"Comprehensive Analysis Method for Vehicle/Pedestrian Collisions." SAE #2000-01-0846. A comprehensive method for assessing the vehicle impact speed in a vehicle/pedestrian collision was derived. Mathematical models, real world collision data and staged impact test data were referenced from over sixty studies pertaining to pedestrian collisions. A practical analytical approach for evaluating vehicle impact speed from the post-impact vehicle damage, pedestrian injuries and pedestrian throw distance was developed. $10.00.

"Characteristic Vehicular Deceleration for Known Hazards." SAE #1999-01-0098. The deceleration of motor vehicles during routine stops for expected hazards in the real world environment was quantified. A mathematical model was developed to define deceleration profiles and yield predictive relations for assessment of velocity, position and remaining braking time for decelerating passenger vehicles. $10.00.

"Practical Analysis Technique for Quantifying Sideswipe Collisions." SAE #1999-01-0094. Sideswipe collisions involve the surface of one vehicle sliding along another vehicle or object. A comprehensive analytical approach for evaluating the severity of this type of vehicular collision was developed. Several series of sideswipe collisions were staged to validate the analysis model. $10.00.

Low Speed, Low Impact Car Accidents

Harris Technical Services - Retain a low speed impact expert for an affordable fee. James O. Harris, an expert in traffic accident reconstruction on a "low impact, soft tissue" traffic accident case, will testify that it is NOT possible to correlate vehicle damages and injury levels with supporting independent research documentation. Case review, consultation and appearance at trial - anywhere in the U.S. is $1000.00 plus travel expenses. e-mail: experts@harristechnical.com

Low Speed Accidents - Correlating Vehicle Impact Speeds Using Collision Damage Analysis and Expected Injuries - A Case Study by James O. Harris.

Calculate the minimum speed of a car at the onset of a straight skid.

New York Supreme Court Decision - Excluding the testimony of mechanical engineers and biomechanical engineers in a limited damage, in line collision. Testimony was not found to be reliable or generally accepted.

Arizona Department of Insurance - Circular 2000-02 Low speed, rear end accidents and the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act.

Can You Gauge Injury Risk or Severity From the Amount of Vehicular Property Damage in Motor Vehicle Crashes? ChiroWeb.com by by Arthur Croft,DC,MS,MPH,FACO,FACFE

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