Georgia DUI Accident Reconstruction

Even if it is a first offense with no special circumstances, DUI is a serious crime in Georgia. However, if your drunk-driving case involved an accident, it is especially important to hire an experienced law firm to provide an aggressive defense.

The Lawrence Kohn Law Office has a team of Georgia DUI accident reconstruction experts on call to assist in their client’s DUI cases. The expert will reconstruct the events that led to the accident as well as the crash itself. While reconstructing the accident, the expert looks for clues to prove the client’s innocence.

Why do you need someone to reconstruct your accident? The reconstruction expert maps out what happened before and during the accident to determine whether or not the crash could have been avoided. If there was no way to avoid the collision, it can be argued that alcohol use did not lead to the accident.

It is important for the expert to get to the scene of the accident as quickly as possible. Many pieces of evidence, such as skid marks, can disappear in a short amount of time. Our reconstruction experts take pictures of the scene and will preserve  evidence that will be helpful in your case.

There are many factors that the reconstruction expert must take into account, including road conditions, weather conditions, lighting, traffic, etc. Skid marks are especially helpful, as they show the expert whether the driver had time to react to the impending collision or was unaware that the accident was about to take place.

The expert will also examine all of the vehicles involved in the accident. He or she will look at the brakes, headlights, and other vehicle parts to ensure that everything was functioning properly before the accident. The expert will also do research to see if any of the vehicles had safety recalls.

Besides looking at the vehicles and external factors, the expert will interview witnesses to determine the events that led to the collision. He or she will also review the police reports to determine the point of impact.

Having a DUI accident reconstruction accident on your side is crucial for DUI defense. Because the prosecutor and police are trying to prove you guilty, they may overlook evidence that proves the accident was not your fault. This is where the reconstruction expert comes in – he or she will uncover evidence that is beneficial to your case.