Driver is Killed by Road Debris

ByJoseph O'Neill

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Updated onJune 28, 2017

Driver is Killed by Road Debris

This case takes place in Texas and involves a fatal accident on a highway. The plaintiff was driving a Ford Focus during his daily commute to work when he pulled in behind a large truck with an open bed, which contained a large quantity of scrap metal. At some point while the decedent was following the truck, a large piece of scrap metal flew out from the bed of the truck. The object struck the windshield of the car at high speed, shattering it and striking the driver in the head. Upon investigation it appears that the projectile that came through the windshield was a large piece of metal that was consistent with the load carried by the truck the driver had been following at the time of the accident. Plaintiff retained an expert in vehicle accident reconstruction.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Are you able to determine where the part came from if you were to examine the incident scene and take measurements and review records?

2. Have you ever performed this type of assessment?

3. What is your background in accident reconstruction?

Expert Witness Response E-008986

inline imageI would be happy to review this case on behalf of the plaintiff. As an accident reconstructionist and forensic physicist at an accident reconstruction service, I perform this type of assessment regularly and review around 50-60 vehicular accident reconstruction cases per year. I would be able to determine where the part came from, if I were to review records and examine the scene. I have 32 years of experience in the field and a Ph.D. in Physics.

About the author

Joseph O'Neill

Joseph O'Neill

Joe has extensive experience in online journalism and technical writing across a range of legal topics, including personal injury, meidcal malpractice, mass torts, consumer litigation, commercial litigation, and more. Joe spent close to six years working at Expert Institute, finishing up his role here as Director of Marketing. He has considerable knowledge across an array of legal topics pertaining to expert witnesses. Currently, Joe servces as Owner and Demand Generation Consultant at LightSail Consulting.

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