Photographing Vehicles for Litigation by Jack Murray
Photographing
Vehicles for Litigation
by Jack Murray, CLI, CFE
The author has written this text to give you a better
understanding of how to photograph a vehicle that has been involved in a
collision. He discusses the angles from which to take the picture as well as
lighting conditions and the types of equipment to use to get a high quality
photograph. He points out mistakes to avoid while emphasizing the fact that to
get the best results, you must understand what you are ultimately trying to show
with the picture.
The book is an excellent source of photographic
information for police, private investigators, attorneys and insurance claims
adjustors. It covers the main considerations of phototaking for courtroom use
and contains many procedures and tips that are useful in crash photography
regardless of whether the photo is shown in court or not.
The book includes chapters on the following:
- Exterior Photos
- Interior Photos
- Bumpers
- Trace Evidence
- Courtroom Presentation
- Equipment
- Resources
Jack Murray holds an MBA from the University of
Connecticut. He received formal training in crash reconstruction and has been
called to give expert testimony in numerous cases. He is listed in Who’s
Who in the World and Who’s Who in American Law. He is a certified
instructor by both the Texas Board of Private Investigators and the Texas
Insurance Board.
Specifications: 40 pages; 8½”x11”; coil bound; 34
photos; 7 diagrams and 2 checklists; Publisher: IPTM (1997)
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