If you are an attorney, insurance company representative,
commercial vehicle fleet operator, representative of a government agency,
licensed private investigator or claims adjuster, and require an analysis of
skid marks, please contact us.
There is no charge or obligation for the initial consultation on any traffic
accident case.
There are four pages on this web site
regarding skid marks:
Skid Test Video
This is a video demonstration of the chalk bumper gun and a skid test at an
accident site.
On-Line Skid Speed/Distance
Calculator
This calculator will
provide the approximate speed of a car based on the skid distance and under the
conditions listed. This calculator only provides an estimate and there are
certain assumptions built into the calculator that may not apply to your
situation. Do not use the results of this calculator in any legal proceeding or
insurance claims action. The calculator is provided for general information
only.
Skid Distance Tables
These tables provide skid distances from known speeds. These are
approximations under the limited conditions listed. Please note these tables
provide an estimate and there are certain assumptions built into the tables that
may not apply to your situation. Most cases require a professional assessment of
the situation to obtain a reliable skid speed estimate. The introduction of the
information from these tables into any legal proceeding or claim is not advised.
The tables are provided as a service for general information only.
Skid Mark Evidence
This article includes a number of photographs that help
explain skid marks and determining speeds from skid marks. Many frequent
questions are answered in this article. Please take the time to read this
article. The photographs also show the use of a chalk bumper gun in conducting
skid tests.
Vehicle Speed From Skid Marks
This article is a continuation of the Skid Mark Evidence
article. It presents the mathematical formulas used in the speed calculations
and provides more information on the variables that must be accounted for when
determining speeds from skid marks.
