Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Auto Safety Roof Crush & Roof Crush Testing--Technical Considerations TASA ID: 189 The problem of evaluating greenhouse structural integrity for rollover accidents, i.e., the roof crush issue, is still unresolved after several decades of consideration. The current federal regulation and the long anticipated upgrade are both inadequate, and it is not clear that NHTSA either can or will come up with a reasonable standard. Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction Mind the Gap: (Platform-to-Railcar Gap) TASA ID: 1013 This article addresses two critical safety issues that affect passengers using subway and commuter rail platforms: Platform-to-railcar horizontal gap and Platform-to-railcar vertical gap. Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction Forensic Analysis of Injury and Death by Asphyxiation TASA ID: 1785 If you were to dive into a pool and hold your breath, how long could you spend underwater? Probably less than a minute unless you conditioned to lower your metabolic rate like a meditating Yogi. However, with practice, many people can hold their breath for about two minutes. What do breath-hold diving, suffocation, strangulation, and drowning have in common? Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction Assembling Materials for Your Accident Investigation/Reconstruction TASA ID: 366 The more information the accident reconstruction analyst has in the beginning of the investigation, the better advantage(s)he has in analyzing your case. Contrary to popular belief, every accident is different in some form. However, gathering the basic information on most accidents remains constant. Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Transportation Trucks and Truck Accidents: Considerations for Litigators TASA ID: 189 Truck accidents are unique in many aspects. One that may be of special interest to litigators is that, even without causing personal injury, truck accidents can be expensive and involve property damages far above those typically generated by light vehicle accidents. Read more
