Forensics - Collision Reconstruction
DCM uses extensive at-scene experience coupled with that of supporting consultants and partners, to provide clients with complete collision reconstruction needs. DCM is continually developing skill sets and growing the knowledge base of the company to ensure clients receive the best possible collision reconstruction solutions.
The following list provides a summary (while not inclusive) of a number of the collision reconstruction services provided by DCM.
- map visibility and sight lines
- vehicle damage documentation
- accident scene inspection
- forensic mapping using state of the art survey equipment
- CAD diagramming
- seat belt analysis
- air bag system analysis and EDR download
- photogrammetry / photogrammetric measurements from unknown photographs
- forensic photography
- dynamic testing
- visibility analysis
- mechanical design and component failure
- mirror visibility assessment on buses & large trucks
COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
DCM has been involved in over 150 crash testing and reconstructions to date, including:
- 62 low speed, live occupant, vehicle to vehicle collisions
- 16 low speed, live occupant, bumper car rear-end tests
- 72 high speed, live occupant, vehicle to vehicle collisions
- 12 high speed, vehicle to trailer side under-ride collisions
- 5 high speed, crash tunnel, vehicle to vehicle collisions
- 6 motorcycle to car collisions
- 3 static crash test
- 6 static air bag deployments
- 7 radio controlled vehicle rollover and/or high speed test
- 2 child restraint dynamic compliance tests
- 1 left turning vehicle dynamic test, vehicle to open man-hole collision