
...a
phrase often used and because of this, scene photographs can provide irrefutable
evidence of site conditions or views - at the time they were taken. Photographs
of the scene and of damaged vehicles, illustrating physical evidence of the
accident circumstances and aftermath are routinely taken as part of the reconstruction,
investigation and examination by the expert. We can obtain detailed photographs
and incorporate them into albums.
- Care must be
taken to use the correct camera lens, i.e. a 50mm lens on a camera gives the
closest monocular representation of the human eye with a 40 degree angle of
view.
- Micro and technical
photography undertaken.
- Video presentations
can be compiled of routes taken by drivers and pedestrians to a scene. This
is especially useful in situations where a key element in dispute is the ability
of a driver or pedestrian to identify and react to some visual stimuli.
- Testing and
inspection of vehicles and mechanical parts can be recorded. The use of a
video comprising live images and photographs provides a powerful medium for
legal advisers and aids jury understanding.
- Night time and
low light photography work can be undertaken. It must be noted that a low-light-level
photograph of a scene will not exactly represent the view obtained by a human.
- Indexed and
exhibited photograph album(s) can be compiled either in an A4 colour laser
copy format or with copies of prints.
- Site photography
(or scale plans) can be undertaken without
the need for a full report.