| What Attorneys and Claims Adjusters Really Need to Know About Collision Investigation, 2nd Edition |
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by Robert E. Stearns, ACTAR
ISBN 978-0-9716634-9-7
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New, revised and expanded 2nd edition of a classic, best-selling book! Includes crash test video files on CD-ROM as an added bonus, suitable for training presentations. Also includes several new case studies specifically designed to help with understanding technical concepts.
Contents:
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Introduction to collision investigation
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Police role in collision investigation
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Getting the most out of police traffic accident reports
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Basic vehicle dynamics and physics review
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Occupant kinematics
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Vehicle damage analysis - understanding the effects of collision forces on vehicles
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Accident scene evidence - recognizing it and knowing what it means
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Basic speed estimates from skid marks - including useful speed estimate table and chart
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Accident reconstruction - including numerous questioning guides for use in examination and cross-examination of expert witnesses
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Measurements, diagrams, and scene documentation
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Unusual collisions: wrecks involving pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, spinning vehicles, and commercial vehicles
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Crash Data Retrieval and passenger vehicle "black box" information
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Resources for further study
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