Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is a physical event involving at least
one vehicle and sometimes even pedestrians
A traffic accident is the result of one or
more of the following causes
There are Three topics of interest
in traffic accident investigation
The purpose of a traffic accident investigation is to examine all of the three potential causes for the accident. In the course of a proper investigation of a traffic accident involving two vehicles, it is necessary to document, collect and analyze all forensic evidence, in order to determine the point of impact. In order to understand the accident’s mechanism, there must be a complete correlation between the forensic evidence at the scene of the accident and the physical calculations.
The investigation of a traffic accident requires utmost care when relating to the forensic evidence, and it is mandatory to check and understand whether a specific piece of forensic evidence belongs to the accident that is being investigated,
or not.
There are Three topics of interest in traffic accident investigation
Investigation and Reconstruction of Traffic Accidents
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The investigation combines four factors
A physical calculation
(based on forensic evidence) whose task it is to reconstruct
the event in regard to: Forces, Velocity, Timing and Direction of Movement
The analysis of forensic evidence
to support and aid the physical calculation
The examination of infrastructure and weather conditions
and their influence of the
incident
The inspection of the vehicle’s different systems and modules
in order to determine
possible causes for failure, and to retrieve data collected by the modules
A traffic accident is a physical event.
In the course of the investigation and reconstruction of a traffic accident, the direct and main causes for the accident are investigated.
Investigation and Reconstruction
of Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is a physical event. In the course of the investigation and reconstruction of a traffic accident,
the direct and main causes for the accident are investigated
The investigation combines four factors
Computer Data Analysis
A number of vehicles carry devices for the collection and storage of data which are relevant to the accident.
The Institute of Forensic Science is the only place in Israel to offer expert knowledge concerning the recovery and analysis of the data collected in these devices.
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The investigation of traffic accidents can provide answers
to the following questions
The driving speed
You can get information about the speed in the different directions of traffic.
The state of the vehicles various systems
You can get information about the braking system and its function, the stability control system, and the airbags and seat belts.
A simulation of the accident
This information enables knowledge about the direction and type of vehicle movement leading to the accident.
Data-driven visualization
The simulation of the accident illustrates the events that led to the accident. The simulation is based on vehicle data and a physical analysis of the accident, and is done with dedicated software.
The areas used in the investigation of road accidents
tort and insurance
In the event of an accident for which it is necessary to clarify the mechanism and circumstances, or in the case of insurance claims, the institute's experts can determine what the mechanism of the accident is and who bears responsibility.
In cases where an indictment is filed for responsibility for the accident, the institute's experts can submit a counter opinion while accurately determining the mechanism of the accident.