Can pedestrians be at fault if they’re hit by a motorist? Yes, they can, in whole or in part. When an accident occurs, there can be two sides of the story– the driver and the pedestrian can both tell the police who they think was at fault. This information in the police report, coupled… Read more »
Every industry has its own take on what’s commonly referred to as alphabet soup. From the NIH to the FBI, the NBA to CNN, we can’t seem to escape the long lists of sometimes confusing acronyms. In the field of forensics, one of the most talked about organizations is the ABFDE, or the American… Read more »
What do insurance adjusters (aka claims specialists, claims representatives, or independent claims analysts) do? They’re responsible for representing an insurance company’s negotiation process when you file a claim against someone (or a public entity) you believe was responsible for your accident. Insurance adjusters are on the side of insurance companies and they’re judged on… Read more »
Here at 4N6XPRT Systems, we provide accident reconstruction and investigation software that helps to determine what went wrong in an automobile accident. Naturally, we learn a great deal about the causes of car accidents and what drivers can do to prevent them. Now that snow is falling in many parts of the country, we figured… Read more »
People are imperfect, and when they’re called to be witnesses in a court of law, there’s no guarantee they’ll tell the whole truth or remember an event exactly as it happened. Witnesses are often called to give testimony about what they remember seeing and hearing with regards to auto accidents. However, it should be noted… Read more »
The courtroom is a tough—and often brutal—place. That’s why many people dread entering one. Depending on the case, a person’s entire livelihood or freedom might be at stake. To make matters worse, prosecutors have never been known for holding back. In fact, it’s their job to do the exact opposite. This is what makes… Read more »
Insurance companies like to collect people’s money rather than give money out. If an insurance company is always rewarding people with large monetary settlements, they’re likely to go out of business. When vehicles are involved in accidents the question always arises: “Who or what was responsible for the damage?” Then the question morphs into,… Read more »
Your car’s VIN or Vehicle Identification Number, is unique to your car. It is a series of letters and numbers that act as your car’s fingerprint. VIN’s track changes in ownership, problems with the car, and help to stop theft. VINs can also help you find out about the history of a used car…. Read more »
Car accidents seem to be almost a rite of passage. Everyone that you know has been in a minor fender bender at least once since they were 16 years old. Car accidents are incredibly preventable however, we listed below some of the most common causes of car accidents and how/why they can occur… Read more »
The VIN code (vehicle identification number) on a vehicle is vitally important, and each part of the code means something. The numbers and letters of the VIN code tell the vehicle’s story and history. This code also tells where the car was made, who made it, and gives information about the engine. For those… Read more »