Low Velocity Automotive Collision

Rear and Frontal Impacts

Low velocity rear end and frontal collisions sometimes require an analysis related to an incident’s potential to cause injury. BRC is experienced in the review of the available evidence in order to conduct an injury causation analysis. BRC Consultants have the expertise to analyze the movements of the vehicle(s) and an occupant’s possible interaction with interior components. Forces related to the body’s tolerance for injury are analyzed and as a result of the analysis, injury causation is assessed and the potential for injury is evaluated. In those instances where injuries are likely to be sustained, the analysis includes an assessment as to the mechanism of injury. Bodily injury claims analyzed by BRC in low velocity collisions include soft tissue injury, herniated disks, disk bulges, rotator cuff tears, knee injuries, TMJ syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, head injuries, etc. BRC Consultants have conducted, participated in, and published data from actual car-to-car collisions with instrumented volunteers.

Sideswipe Collisions

Sideswipe collisions can occur in a variety of configurations. Vehicle-to-vehicle contact in this manner can range from small areas of the vehicle being involved, to more significant damage patterns. BRC Consultants have experience analyzing this vehicle-to-vehicle interaction and its effect on an occupant to assess injury causation, as they compare the forces generated with the human body’s tolerance for injury. BRC is experienced in the analysis of sideswipe collisions and the injury potential associated with these vehicle contacts. In addition, BRC has conducted vehicle-to-vehicle testing to specifically address sideswipe collisions and has published this research in http://www.brconline.com/research.

Backing Collisions

Backing collisions occur in parking lots, driveways, city streets, loading areas, etc. Whether they involve two vehicles, a vehicle and a stationary object, or some other scenario, analysis of the potential for occupant injury may be desired. BRC Consultants are experienced in analyzing these situations to assess whether and/or how the claimed injuries were causally related to the reported incident. The available medical and physical evidence are examined as the primary basis for an injury causation analysis.

Consultants

Richard A. Allnutt, MD, MPH, MS

C.E. “Ted” Bain, BEng, MD

Robert D. Banks, BEng, MD

James V. Benedict, PhD, MD

Alfred P. Bowles II, MD

Joseph M. Cormier, PhD, PE

James R. Funk, PhD, PE

Richard M. Harding, BSc, MB BS, PhD

Scott W. Krenrich, MD

Whitman E. McConnell, MD, MPH

Thomas M. McNish, MD, MPH