When it is needed
In disputes about damage during towing, storage, loading or servicing.
What we examine
- Damaged elements
- Incident materials
- Ground equipment
Materials to prepare
- Incident records and diagram
- Original photographs and video
- Ground work documents
- Information on repairs before and after
Sample questions
- What are the nature and location of the damage?
- Are the traces consistent with the stated circumstances?
- What sequence is supported by the materials?
- Which alternative technical explanations need checking?
- What remedial work relates to the established damage?
How the work is carried out
- Recording initial circumstances
- Examination of damage and records
- Checking explanation consistency
Result
A report on the technical circumstances that produced the established damage.
What affects the conclusions
A technical examination does not determine legal liability. Inaccessibility of objects is reflected in the conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
Can photographs alone be examined?
Possibly, if suitable for the task; the certainty of conclusions will depend on the materials' contents and quality.
Should the original video be retained?
Yes. Retain the complete original file and information about the recording device and time where possible.