An X-ray superimposed over the leg shows a match between the injury and the corner of the truck.
Situational testing can show the likely mechanics of injury.
Specialized software can be used to demonstrate injuries and their causation.
Accurate measurement of physical evidence can show a relationship between the damage and the injury.
Biomechanics, Injury Causation
Frequently, the question arises as to whether injuries are consistent with the mechanics and description of the incident. This question can be answered by a careful analysis of the injuries, the equipment, and the events that led up to the injuries. In some situations, scientific testing and a documented re-enactment of the events can reveal facts that would otherwise not be known.
BIOMECHANICS
- Forces within and upon the human
- Failure properties of living tissue
- Defining injury mechanisms
- Analysis using computer and laboratory investigations
HUMAN FACTORS / INJURY CAUSATION
- Human interaction with equipment and environment
- Appropriateness of tool access
- Visibility
- Illumination
- Perception / reaction time
When reconstructing an accident involving human/machine interaction, biomechanics and human factors play an important role in evaluating injury causation.
Biomechanics Staff
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Mark G. Strauss, Ph.D. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
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