Vehicles & Collisions
Forensic Engineering & Accident Reconstruction Services
EDT provides expert forensic analysis and accident reconstruction for vehicle-related losses. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver clear, technically robust investigations of crashes, component failures, and roadway dynamics. Whether analyzing passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, recreational vehicles, or heavy equipment, we help clients understand exactly what happened and why — supporting insurance claims, litigation, and prevention strategies with confidence.
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Our vehicle forensics analysis is founded on decades of expertise and continues to evolve as technical innovations alter vehicle function and performance.
Vehicle Systems Expertise
Using our expertise in vehicle dynamics, mechanical systems and control systems, we evaluate crashes and accidents involving:
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Aircraft
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Commercial Vehicles
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Construction Equipment
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Electric Smart Cars and Smart Technology
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Passenger Vehicles
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Pedestrians
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Rail
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Recreational Vehicles
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Watercraft
Cargo
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Securement
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Loading/dispensing evaluation
Collisions
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Collision reconstruction
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Collision avoidance
Environmental Factors
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Line of sight
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Roadway conditions
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Visibility
Roadway Behavior
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Passenger restraint
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Speed
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Use of lights
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"Who was driving" determination
Fires & Explosions
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Fire origin and cause
Vehicle Systems
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Brakes
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Lights
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Material properties
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Mechanics
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Rollover performance
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Safety compliance
Forensic Engineering for Vehicles & Collisions
Accident Reconstruction
We deliver objective, data-backed insights into how and why a collision occurred. Our forensic engineers analyze vehicle damage, physical evidence, and digital crash data—from event data recorders (EDRs) to infotainment systems—to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine contributing factors.
Our capabilities include:
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Analysis of passenger and commercial vehicle collisions
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Event data recorder (EDR) downloads and interpretation
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Mechanical system inspections for alleged brake failure or steering issues
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Pedestrian and multi-vehicle impact evaluations
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3D modeling and visual aids to support expert testimony
All accident reconstruction services are performed by licensed professional forensic engineers who meet the industry’s highest standards of technical credibility, courtroom admissibility, and ethical conduct.
Root Cause Determination
Vehicle losses often involve complex interactions between mechanical systems, operators, road conditions, and external forces. EDT forensic engineers conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify all contributing factors—from component malfunction and design flaws to human input and environmental influences.
Using diagnostic tools and methodologies including component teardowns, material analysis, scene inspections, and digital crash data retrieval, we determine how and why a failure or crash occurred. Our findings are technically sound, unbiased, and presented in a format suitable for legal, insurance, or regulatory use.
Large Losses & Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Choose EDT when you need a complete solution for complex losses. Our wide range of forensic engineering expertise means we can help you assess numerous forms of emerging technology and infrastructure, plus any other equipment, systems, and vehicles involved.
We have 40+ years of experience in the industry and a deep roster of professional engineers to help you handle large loss claims and in-depth investigations. When energy disasters occur, we can deploy multi-disciplinary teams with ease.
When working with a multi-disciplinary EDT team, an Engineer in Charge manages the file and coordinates with multiple engineering disciplines to offer you comprehensive and seamless forensic engineering services.
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Coordination with Contractors, Forensic Accountants, and more
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Cost of Repairs
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Root Cause Analysis
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Scope of Damage
Litigation Support & Vehicle Forensics
Get objective, technical answers and natural disaster forensics so you can map out your case with confidence.
All of our forensic consultants are professional engineers, the profession’s highest standard of competence. Our engineers’ qualifications, expertise, and objectivity are compelling in the courtroom.
We can also provide in-house animation, modeling, and graphics capabilities to reinforce our findings.
Why Choose EDT for
Vehicle & Collision Forensic Engineering?
Multidisciplinary Forensics for Complex Vehicle Cases
Our team includes engineers with extensive backgrounds in vehicle dynamics, failure analysis, and crash reconstruction. We have experience across a range of vehicle platforms and stay current with emerging systems such as electric vehicles and ADAS technologies.
Our team includes specialists in mechanical systems, fire and explosion analysis, electrical components, materials, and structural evaluation. When cases cross disciplines, EDT provides coordinated, comprehensive forensic support.
National Reach with Local Responsiveness
With engineers located throughout the U.S., we are positioned to respond quickly to secure and evaluate evidence. Timely action is critical in vehicle-related investigations, and our structure supports fast mobilization.
Clients work directly with the professional engineer conducting the investigation—enhancing clarity, reducing communication gaps, and supporting defensible findings.
Employee-Owned Forensic Engineering Firm
As an employee-owned company, EDT fosters a culture of accountability and long-term client focus. Our engineers are personally invested in the integrity and quality of their work. Our engineers serve as independent technical experts, offering conclusions based solely on evidence—supporting transparency and credibility in legal and insurance matters.
