Frequently the question arises as to whether the injuries claimed are a result of the incident as described. This question can be answered by a careful analysis of the injuries, the equipment and events that led up to the injuries. In some situations, a documented re-enactment of the events and scientific testing 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 / ERGONOMICS
Human interaction with equipment and environment
Appropriateness of tool access
Illumination, reach, response time
Workers' Compensation
When reconstructing an accident involving human/machine interaction, biomechanics and human factors play an important role in evaluating injury causation.
