Investigation Team

A successful investigation is all about the details. When the North Carolina auto accident attorneys at HensonFuerst investigate a disputed liability or large injury case, we preserve as much physical evidence from the collision as possible through a variety of methods:

• Evidence from the Scene

  Our investigation team will visit the crash scene as soon as possible to take photographs or videos of any other evidence that could help prove your case, such as skid marks, debris, gouge marks in the pavement, yaw marks, etc.

  We also document facts about the scene, including: lane configurations, traffic signal cycles and patterns, traffic flow, and any visual obstructions at the intersection, such as trees or shrubbery.

• Damage to Vehicles

  Taking photographs and videos of your vehicle and the at-fault driver’s vehicles before they are repaired or salvaged helps us document the damage and mechanical conditions of the vehicles. We can then recreate and preserve what happened, which is invaluable in the event that a lawsuit must be filed in your case.

• Accident Reconstruction Engineers

  In some cases, our investigation team will retain an accident reconstruction engineer to investigate the wreck. Accident reconstruction engineers have specific training and expertise in analyzing factors that help us determine and prove exactly what happened in a collision.

  These engineers are often used to provide testimony about speed, timing, perception, and reaction times; the sequence of events leading up to and during a collision; and the severity of impact. While these experts can be costly, in some cases, it is the only way to ensure that your claim is protected and that you will be able to present sufficient evidence at trial if necessary.

• Consult Investigating Officials

  We may also talk with the police officers, state troopers, or deputies who investigated the wreck. It’s critical that we collect their reports, which contain statements from eyewitnesses and measurements from the time of the wreck.

• Physical Injuries

  In a serious car wreck, we also consider the full medical impact of your accident. Some injuries can have long-term or permanent effects, and considerations must be made not only for your current medical bills and lost wages, but also for likely future needs, including additional medical costs, future lost wages, other costs of permanent disabilities, and emotional and physical suffering.

Our North Carolina auto accident lawyers are trained to evaluate all of these factors in counseling you and resolving your case. Put the HensonFuerst team to work for you today by calling (866) 777-1170 or completing a free initial consultation form.