Legal Question in Traffic Law in Colorado

Accuracy of measuring skid marks

How accurate is measuring skid marks left at an accident scene, in determining your speed prior to impact?

Please give a percentage of accuracy.

Thanks


Asked on 11/20/02, 10:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Diamond Diamond & Associates

Re: Accuracy of measuring skid marks

Unfortunatly there are no hard statistics for this sitaution. However, using skid marks to detrmine the facts of an accident leaves alot up to reasonable doubt, and with the right lawyer, many loopholes can be found. If you would like to set up a free consultation please give us a call toll free at 1-800-YOU-ARE-INNOCENT or 310-277-1707

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Answered on 11/20/02, 12:07 pm
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: Accuracy of measuring skid marks

There are lots of ways to use the skid marks to determine speed. The police often do it wrong. There can be plenty of play in the actual speed. There is a lot of research on this subject because there are lots of accidents in the world. No percentages that I know.

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Answered on 11/20/02, 1:11 pm


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