Applied Technical Services can provide a UTV / ATV expert witness in the event of litigation. All-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles are off-roading vehicles capable of reaching speeds up to 35 mph. Due to ATVs not featuring safety restraints such as seatbelts, crashes result in bodily injury or even fatalities more often than with other vehicles. The lack of protection afforded by their design means ATV expert witness testimony becomes a necessity in the case of accidents. Our forensics lab has experience investigating a range of vehicles crashes, including ATVs, UTVs, RVs, golf carts, motorcycles, cars, and trucks.
Upholding Standards
All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles must meet specific standards issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). These standards define different classes of ATV and outline various safety tests that each vehicle must pass for compliance. However, each state has its specific laws and definitions regarding ATVs and UTVs. As such, we encourage clients to find out their state’s laws and regulations on ATVs and UTVs. Our forensic experts will ensure that client vehicle(s) comply with industry standards through rigorous testing and investigation. We can assess client vehicles using the following procedures:
- Accident Reconstruction
- Chemical Analysis of Debris
- HVE Accident Computer Simulation
- Light Bulb Analysis
- Failure Analysis/Metallurgy
- Engine Diagnostic Capabilities
- Real-Time X-ray
- Infrared Spectro-analysis (FT-IR)
- Photovoltaic Failure Analysis
Our forensic investigators are always available to serve as expert witnesses for defendants or plaintiffs. At ATS, we conduct standards tests and forensic accident reconstruction regularly.
Quality Assured
With more than 50 years of experience, Applied Technical Services strives to provide clients with unmatched customer service. The ATS forensics lab has experience investigating many different vehicle crash types such as ATVs, UTVs, RVs, golf carts, motorcycles, cars, and trucks. The investigation team benefits from the unique expertise contributed by each member of their staff of professional electrical, mechanical, and forensic personnel. Our state-of-the-art forensics lab holds the following certifications and complies with the following standards:
- NAFI
- NFPA
- ASTM E860
- ASTM E1492
- IAAI
- ISO 17025
- ISO 9001:2015
Contact Applied Technical Services for a free quote regarding your ATV/UTV expert witness needs.
