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Automated license plate reader networks, often referred to by brand names like Flock, have expanded rapidly across cities and counties nationwide. For insurance adjusters, attorneys, and claims professionals, this growing infrastructure introduces a new category of evidence that can meaningfully influence how a collision claim is investigated, valued, and defended. Understanding what this data can and cannot prove is now a practical necessity for anyone handling automotive cl

Headlight glare is becoming a real factor in nighttime crash claims, not just a driver complaint. As LED lighting and taller vehicles change what drivers see on the road, insurance adjusters and personal injury attorneys are asking whether visibility played a role in liability. This piece breaks down how glare is measured, tested, and factored into accident reconstruction, and what that means for building or challenging a case.

Biomechanical analysis utilizes engineering principles to determine whether claimed injuries align with the actual forces generated in a collision. From low-speed impacts to rollover cases, this analysis gives attorneys and adjusters objective, data-driven grounding rather than assumption. Paired with accident reconstruction, it builds one coordinated body of evidence instead of two separate opinions.

When a crash happens, the road itself may be part of the story. Understanding how highway and roadway design factors into accident reconstruction can be the difference between a resolved claim and an unanswered question in litigation.

When working through an automotive accident claim or preparing for litigation, having fast, reliable technical reference points matters. Peter R. Thom & Associates offers a free suite of accident reconstruction calculators on our website, giving attorneys, insurance adjusters, and claims professionals a starting point for common reconstruction calculations, at no cost and with no consultation required.

Our automotive forensic consulting team integrates Human Factors Analysis with traditional automotive accident reconstruction to deliver a complete picture of what happened and why.

Estimating vehicle speed at the moment of a collision is crucial for insurance adjusters and attorneys. This estimation can make a significant difference in claims and legal outcomes. Whether it's a car crash on a busy highway or a fender bender in a parking lot, the speed of the vehicles involved impacts everything from injury severity to liability issues. This post will examine several techniques for vehicle speed estimation that professionals can use to establish a clearer