Accident Reconstruction Laboratory

In our Accident Reconstruction Laboratory, we integrate precise in-lab examination with thorough onsite evidence collection to assist in the in-depth analysis and examination of vehicular accidents.

Our process begins with meticulous documentation, which involves preserving the actual scene for reconstruction purposes and collecting physical evidence at the accident scene, including skid marks, vehicle positions, and environmental factors.

Upon receiving the evidence in the lab, our experts carry out in-depth examinations, including the analysis of vehicle damage, tire marks, crash causes, brakes, potential mechanical failures, etc. Advanced techniques like computer modeling and simulations are used to recreate and analyze the sequence of events leading to the accident.

Our laboratory follows a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in engineering, physics, and forensics that can provide crucial insights into legal proceedings, insurance claims, and safety improvements, following ethical standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our findings.

Determining the Accident's Cause: This involves investigating the incident spot to verify if the accident occurred as reported by the insured or driver. In cases of accident reconstruction, the primary focus is on understanding the circumstances leading to the accident.

Driver at the Time of Accident: In some instances, there may be false claims regarding the person driving during the accident. Besides the accident scene investigation and reconstruction, we compare the driver's story with our reconstructed story, based on evidence. This helps in establishing the authenticity of the driver and whether he was truly the person who was driving or falsely represented for insurance purposes.

Involvement of Other Vehicles: Information from witnesses near the accident site is gathered to determine if another vehicle was involved in the accident. Examining marks and scars on the vehicle, followed by metal examination, lock examination, paint examination, and other techniques, helps confirm the involvement of additional vehicles.

Authentication of Documents: To validate the insured's or driver's account, all relevant documents are thoroughly verified. This includes verifying the FIR report, fire brigade report, driver's license, ID proofs of the insured and driver, insurance papers, towing receipts, medical records (in case of injuries), registration certificate, and vehicle service papers. This comprehensive document authentication is crucial to determining whether the accident was intentional or unintentional.

Crime Scene Investigation Kit: This kit includes barricading tape, measuring tape, tongs, tweezers, forceps, pliers, a screwdriver, and various other tools for accessing a crime scene. It also includes gloves, masks, and goggles for the investigator's safety. Additionally, it includes marking boards and different packaging materials to mark and later lift and pack exhibits found at the crime scene.

Fingerprint Kit: This kit contains various tools and equipment required for lifting fingerprints from the crime scene and obtaining fingerprints from suspects or individuals of interest. It includes fingerprinting ink, rollers, fingerprint cards, tiles, fluorescent powders, camel hair brushes, lifting tape, superglue, a scale, a spray bottle, and more.

DSLR Camera: It is used to capture high-resolution images of the crime scene and evidence to preserve records. This documentation helps establish connections between exhibits and the crime scene.

Stereo-Microscope: It is used to obtain an enlarged view of received exhibits for a careful observation of minute details within them.