Accident Reconstruction

/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt ˌriː.kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The forensic process of analyzing the causes and events of an accident to determine liability or fault.
    The expert provided an accident reconstruction to clarify the sequence of events leading to the collision.

Forms

  • accident reconstruction
  • accident reconstructions

Commentary

Accident reconstruction is typically used in litigation to establish facts surrounding an incident; precise scientific methods enhance credibility.

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