Accident Reconstruction
Knott Laboratory has investigated thousands of vehicle accidents ranging from simple intersection collisions to complex multi-vehicle pileups. As a result of our significant investigative experience, we are well qualified to recognize key issues that need to be addressed in litigation.
During a vehicle collision, both the vehicle and the occupants are subject to a series of violent interactions in a short period of time. Although the dynamics of an accident are complex, our mechanical engineers have the required experience to simplify complicated issues and to answer questions that arise during an investigation.
Through our diverse caseload, we have gained experience with various types of vehicle accidents including bicycle, head-on collisions, heavy trucking, motorcycle, multi-vehicle, pedestrian, rollovers and train accidents. We also have extensive experience with all-terrain vehicles (ATV), construction equipment, crane and forklift accidents.
We are qualified to investigate:
• Calculation of vehicle speeds
• Component failure analysis
• Construction equipment failures
• Crashworthiness
• Mechanical design
• Mechanical equipment failures
• Occupant kinematics
• Occupant restraint analysis
• Vehicle dynamics
• Visibility analysis
