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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.

 
 
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