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One of your insured was in an accident – and as their adjuster, the case comes across your desk. You might already know that you’ll be retaining a reconstructionist to assist with the claim, but what comes next? ARCCA’s Scott Kline explains what reconstructionists look for in this Ask an Expert short: Mr. Kline is a Senior Accident Reconstructionist who specializes in the investigation of all types of motor vehicle and commercial collisions (particularly Heavy Truck incidents), including, but not limited to, commercial vehicle accident reconstruction, imaging of event data recorders in commercial and passenger vehicles, automotive fraud, and determination…..

Heavy trucks present a unique set of challenges when attempting to preserve data following an incident. Data can include diagnostic trouble codes, sudden deceleration events, and last stop records. Some of this data is volatile and can easily be overwritten, so inspections soon after the accident are encouraged. In this ARCCA Ask an Expert short, reconstructionist and heavy truck expert Scott Kline explains more: Mr. Kline is a Senior Accident Reconstructionist who specializes in the investigation of all types of motor vehicle and commercial collisions (particularly Heavy Truck incidents), including, but not limited to, commercial vehicle accident reconstruction, imaging of…..

After the collision has been documented, the roadway cleared, and wrecks removed, there is still a wealth of information to be gained by examining a subject vehicle. Performing an in-person inspection of a vehicle allows reconstructionists to not only see the damage in person, but also allows the expert to attempt retrieving any electronic data preserved in the vehicle. ARCCA’s Scott Kline explains more in this Ask an Expert short: Mr. Kline is a Senior Accident Reconstructionist who specializes in the investigation of all types of motor vehicle and commercial collisions (particularly Heavy Truck incidents), including, but not limited to,…..

Introducing Luis Vargas, Ph.D. from ARCCA’s Chicago office!

Scene photographs and EDR data are essential tools in accident reconstruction, but often reconstructionists rely on witness statements and sworn testimony for critical pieces of information. Not all statements are created equal, and some pieces of information are more helpful than others. In this ARCCA Ask an Expert short, reconstructionist Scott Kline explains more: Mr. Kline is a Senior Accident Reconstructionist who specializes in the investigation of all types of motor vehicle and commercial collisions (particularly Heavy Truck incidents), including, but not limited to, commercial vehicle accident reconstruction, imaging of event data recorders in commercial and passenger vehicles, automotive fraud,…..

Workplace safety and efficiency are crucial to organizational success and worker satisfaction alike. Unclear or inconsistent procedures for the timely, methodical, and objective evaluation and resolution of workplace injury claims can impact employee morale, productivity, operating costs, and more. While many claims warrant minimal investigation, how you approach those incidents where the relationship between the incident and the injury is questionable can have a substantial impact on your business. Fortunately, biomechanics, the science of injury, can offer insight into these claims that doesn’t just ask what the injuries are, but how they happen in the first place. Biomedical and biomechanical…..

Eating out in restaurants has, and always will be, a highly popular practice within social activities. In the United States, food service and drinking sales have steadily increased in the last decade, reaching over 800 billion (U.S. dollars) in 2021. While restaurant outings are usually enjoyable and fun, they sometimes result in an incident where a patron slips, trips, and/or falls on the premises. In fact, over one million guests get injured every year due to falls allegedly induced by slips, trips, or other related occurrences. These incidents often result in hospitality businesses facing extensive litigation costs, which has been…..

Introducing Catalina Mantilla, Ph.D. out of our ARCCA office in Philadelphia!

Bicyclists are essentially invisible to motorists at night and hence should and must, per state laws, take the necessary precaution to see and be seen. Every state requires a white front light to illuminate the bicyclist’s path of travel when riding between sunset and sunrise. Front lights are required to be visible typically at a distance of at least 500 feet. Some states require only a rear red reflector visible at a distance of at least 500 feet, whereas some require a rear lamp emitting a red light at a distance of at least 500 feet. A wide variety of…..