Kodsi Engineering Inc. will assist you in identifying the collision causation and contributing factors in different types of collisions, including the role of the driver(s), vehicle(s), roadway and the environment. Mr. Kodsi has been the lead engineer in over 1000 collision investigations/reconstructions.

By applying the laws of physics and engineering methods such as motion, energy and momentum to motor vehicle collisions an accident reconstructionist can identify how collisions occur and determine other collision characteristics.

A Collision Reconstruction may be required when liability or other collision specifics are not clear.

We use state of the art crash simulation program; PC-Crash. PC-Crash is A powerful simulation and reconstruction tool, allowing the qualified professional to test scenarios, simulate the trajectories, analyze and optimize the results to find the most accurate solution.

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PC-Crash features three dimensional simulation of impacts between vehicles (including motorcycles, trucks and trailers), pedestrians and bicycle/rider. PC-Crash also incorporates occupant models to assist in identifying occupant kinematics. PC-Crash output improves communication of the results and includes quality animations with a fixed or moving cameras.

• Collision Causation / Contributing Factors
• “Black Box” Crash Data Retrieval
• Role of Driver / Vehicle / Roadway
• Low Speed Collision Assessments
• Human Factors / Injury Assessments
• Mechanical Failures / Safety Recalls

Types of Collisions include:

• Single Vehicle
• Multiple Vehicle
• Commercial Vehicle
• Motorcycle/Recreational Vehicle
• Pedestrian/Bicycle
• Low Speed Collisions

Collision Specifics may include:

• Roadway Geometric, Signage Fitness and Maintenance
• Vehicle Pre-Collision Mechanical Condition
• Road Surface, Roadside Safety and Weather Impact
• Point of Impact Location
• Vehicle Dynamics and Speeds
• Driver Visibility, Detection, Perception, Reaction and Behaviour/Maneouvre
• Collision Avoidance
• Seat Belt Restraint usage and effectiveness - Seat Belt Assessments
• Air bag deployment
• Occupant Kinematics and Injury assessments

Collision Reconstruction Involves:

• Background Information Review
• Collision Scene Survey and Evidence Documentation
• Visibility Study, Coefficient of Friction Assessment
• Vehicles Examinations, including Mechanical Assessment, Damage Documentation and Crush Measurements
• Component Examinations and Testing, including Lamps, Tires, etc.
• “Black Box” Crash Data Retrieval and Interpretation
• Research and Testing; such as a driver’s expected perception-response time to a particular hazard
• Analysis and Calculations, including Speed, Time-Distance Motion and Avoidance Calculations
• Computer Analysis, Simulation and Animation
• Reporting, Litigation Support and Expert Witnessing