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 Who
are Biomechanists?
| A biomechanist might be an engineer or medical doctor; biomechanics, however, is not within the sole domain of either of these easily recognized professions. |
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Biomechanical
vs. Medical
| Biomechanics
- the science concerned with the action of forces, internal
and external, on the living body. (From Stedman’s Medical
Dictionary for the Health Professions) |
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What is Biomechanics?
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discipline of biomechanics integrates the laws of physics and the
working concepts of engineering... |
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When a Biomechanist can Help
| In general, a
biomechanist is a useful expert when liability questions involve human
motion... |
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This article is a summary of
what we, as your biomechanics firm, need to
complete our work on your case.
Evidence from three branches:
• Medical Documentation
• Event History
• Physical Evidence
Medical
Documentation
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Pre-incident and post-incident medical records
• Radiographs
• Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
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Event
History
• Depositions
and interviews
• Accident Report
• Witness Statements
• Supporting/Conflicting Statements |
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Physical
Evidence
• Photos
and Videos
• Weapons
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Vehicle Inspection
• Vehicle Dynamics
(i.e. reconstruction)
• Clothing |
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We summarize evidence from the three branches,
prepare conclusions, then prepare and present
a final opinion.
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