The basic role of an expert witness is to demonstrate how the behavior of the defendant involved in the case links to the injury that was sustained by the plaintiff. This is mainly because at times linking the negligence that the victim sustained to the actual injury can be confusing. Therefore, the expert witness analyzes the situation and explains the details to the court in order to lessen the confusion and to make the details understandable. This ultimately gives the knowledge to the judge or jury in such matters to make an informed decision. ‘An expert witness in car accidents may often reconstruct the incident from the beginning to the end where the collision happened. A number of factors are evaluated during this process that assist in understanding how the accident happened and thereafter the expert is able to link certain elements to the defendant or plaintiff in order to assist in proving the need for compensation.’

There are a number of incidents and accidents that require accident reconstruction. The expert witness’ experience and knowledge is helpful in determining what actually happened during the accident. It is not uncommon that even the plaintiff and the defendant do not have a clear knowledge of the offence or what caused the initial issue that ended in the accident. As a result, the evidence provided by the expert witness is extremely essential. Such small details as a spark plug misfire can be a huge catalyst in determining the cause of an accident and ultimately who has liability for it.

A Crowson Law Group attorney stated that, “An expert witness is asked to reconstruct the accident, this brings to light different elements that provide a better understanding of the cause of the accident. Aspects such as weather, eroding roads, wind speeds, ice and water on the road, high speeds and poor judgement of either driver are brought to the fore. Other factors may arise during the reconstruction such as health or medical conditions, medication or the use of illicit drugs and alcohol. It is with the application of these issues to the incident that the expert is able to determine who caused the accident and how much compensation is necessary for the victim to recover.”

The reconstruction of the accident seeks to ascertain the liability and what damages are owed to which person. In order to correctly reconstruct the accident scene this requires understanding multiple aspects and researching the numerous elements that were at play on the exact date and time of accident. In addition, the expert will use his or her knowledge of the incident and evidence in order to proceed with recreating the incident. This includes witness statements which are extensively analyzed to correctly reconstruct the accident. 

The reconstruction also involves a report that includes the opinions of the expert, visual aids as well as an explanation to the judge or jury how certain factors are part of the scene. The conclusion of the report may detail what the expert believes caused the accident and how the victim or defendant connected to the case affects the conclusion; and includes liability, payment of compensation for pain and suffering and other expenses and similar details.

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