The Importance of the Accident Reconstruction Specialist for Your Case
Depending on the circumstances of your car accident and how much money is at stake, your attorney may call in a number of experts and specialists to support your claim. One of the specialists that may weigh in on your claim is an accident reconstruction specialist. Their advanced knowledge in car crash investigations and car crash physics makes them a huge asset to complicated cases.
Wondering what type of evidence you’ll need to get the compensation you deserve? We’re ready to take a look at your case and make a plan. Call Reeves & Mestayer at 228-300-2754 to schedule a meeting with our team.
How Much Do You Know About What Happened in Your Crash?
To understand the value of an accident reconstruction specialist, think about what you really know about your crash. You remember the moment of impact and perhaps the moments immediately before, but do you know what the other driver was doing on the road?
Do you know if they took any evasive action? When you look at the accident as a whole, there’s really only so much you can know. An accident reconstruction specialist can fill in the gaps, especially if the other driver claims not to know what happened or presents a claim that doesn’t make sense.
What Happens When Your Stories Don’t Match Up
Something that can make car accident cases complicated is conflicting stories. You give your side of the story and the other driver gives theirs. However, they’re so different that both cannot possibly be true. Without eyewitness testimony or clear video or photo evidence, it’s hard to know who’s telling the truth. In turn, it’s hard to know who is liable.
This is obviously different from a more simple type of car accident claim. For example, a run-of-the-mill rear-end crash doesn’t usually require special insight or analysis. Simply by looking at the crash scene and the damage to both vehicles, it’s easy to see what happened.
An accident reconstruction specialist can shine a light on more complex cases.
How an Accident Reconstruction Specialist Can Provide Insight
Accident reconstruction specialists have a large body of experience and knowledge that can make even the most complicated car accident claims easy to understand. They generally come from a professional background in criminal justice, law enforcement, crash investigation, or insurance claims. In some cases, they have worked in multiple related areas to deepen their understanding of this field. Additional post-graduate work in an accident investigation is also useful.
You’ll want to look for an accident reconstruction specialist whose insight will be trusted by a jury. If the specialist you choose has a spotty history of success with multiple analyses later proven to be untrue, their words will be useless to a jury—even worse, their claims may actually hurt your case.
Ideally, the specialist you choose will provide in-depth details about the crash in a way that laypeople can understand. They should also be able to use available evidence and their own diagrams to provide clarity.
Getting the Compensation That You Deserve
With the assistance of an accident reconstruction specialist, you may be able to secure fair and full compensation for your accident. Remember, most accident claims are settled out of court—this helps both parties save the expense of court and save time. If this is the case for you, the use of an accident reconstruction specialist may be enough to show the other party that they are in a losing position.
If your case does go to court, an accident reconstruction specialist may be even more useful. The work of an accident reconstruction specialist can convince a jury and sway things in your favor.
As is the case with any personal injury claim, it’s important to listen to the advice of your personal injury lawyer. A reconstruction specialist is not necessary for every claim, so follow your attorney’s guidance.
Reach Out to the Team at Reeves & Mestayer Now
Have you been injured in a car accident? It’s time to figure out what happened and plan your next steps. With Reeves & Mestayer, you can feel confident that your claim is in skilled hands. Call us at 228-300-2754 or reach out online to schedule a meeting right away.
