Accident at Reduced-Visibility Intersection Seriously Injures Man

ByMichael Talve, CEO

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Accident at Reduced-Visibility Intersection Seriously Injures Man

Case Overview

This case involves a car accident at an intersection. The plaintiff, a twenty-two-year-old female, was driving to school. She came to a rolling stop at an intersection on a highway. This intersection had a sight-visibility issue because of some trees. In the past, there had been a number of accidents at this intersection. The plaintiff looked to the left and then looked to the right before she pulled out. A car hit the plaintiff on the side and dragged her hundreds of feet. The car was cited for speeding, and the police were chasing the driver at the time of the accident. The woman suffered a very serious frontal lobe injury and now needs twenty-four-hour care.

Questions to the Accident Reconstruction expert and their responses

Q1

How can it be determined who was at fault?

By examining photos of both cars and the way they were damaged, I can determine fault based on the visible extent of the damage. The actual physical damage betrays the circumstances regardless of the statements of the participants. I have inspected and assessed vehicles from a post-damage standpoint for eighteen years and I am able to generally determine fault based on the damage to the respective vehicles either by photos or a physical inspection. As a professional repair technician and an expert witness, I see numerous collisions daily and have done many case reviews involving automobile collisions.

About the author

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve stands at the forefront of legal innovation as the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. Under his visionary leadership, the Expert Institute has established itself as a vital player in the legal technology arena, revolutionizing how lawyers connect with world-class experts and access advanced legal technology.

Michael's role encompasses a variety of strategic responsibilities, including steering the company's strategic direction to align with the evolving needs of the legal profession, ensuring the delivery of unparalleled intelligence and cutting-edge solutions to legal professionals, and enhancing the capabilities of attorneys in case preparation and execution.

His work has made a significant impact on the legal industry's approach to expert consultation and technological integration, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the field. Michael's vision and execution have positioned the Expert Institute as a key facilitator at the intersection of law and technology, empowering legal practitioners to leverage expert insights for optimal case outcomes.

Michael holds a degree from Babson College.

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