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(Double-click on the photos to
enlarge.)
Line 'Em Up!
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Can
you tell the difference? |
Bumper alignment -- and misalignment -- is a
critical component in Low Velocity Impact analysis. Do the bumpers align in
such a way that damage is minimized? Exaggerated? Do the bumpers align such
that the damages that are claimed could have occurred as claimed? Because
the answers to these questions can mean the difference in a successful
defense against a fraudulent injury claim, properly documenting this
evidence becomes crucial. Photographs must not only clearly show the damages
claimed, but must also accurately record the bumper dimensions with a
measuring rod properly placed in the photo and the camera lens held
at the level of the bumper. Above are two examples that clearly show the
difference between "right" and "wrong" bumper photography!
Case in Point: The front of a 2004 Dodge Grand
Caravan impacted the rear of a 1996 Chevy Cavalier. The Claimant vehicle
owner insisted that all damage on the rear of her vehicle was caused by the
impact, in addition to her serious neck and back problems. Because the
photography clearly and accurately documented the bumper dimensions, our
vehicle alignment diagram showed the screw head imprints on the Claimant
vehicle bumper could not have been caused by the Insured vehicle. Another
happy ending!
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The
midnight ride
Of Paul
For beer
Led to a
warmer
Hemisphere!
Don't take
A curve
At sixty
per
We hate to
lose
A customer!
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