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Snowmobile Accident Reconstruction:

A Technical and Legal Guide

by Richard Hermance. ACTAR (1995)
Contributing Authors: Leon Kazarian, Marlissa Kazarian, Randy Shively, Norman J. Macdonald, and David B. Speiglcr. C.C.M.

Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, this comprehensive reference will assist you from initial investigation to final verdict.

The increased popularity of snowmobiling over the past few years has resulted in a rise in snowmobile-related accidents and injuries, and reconstruction of these types of accidents pose a unique challenge for you.

This ground-breaking reference and law text is the first of its kind in the area of snowmobile accident reconstruction and litigation. You'll find detailed reference material covering the technical aspects of snowmobile safety, trail design and administration, maintenance, mapping, accident investigation and reconstruction, as well as snowmobile law.

The most complete summary of law, tactics and pleadings regarding snowmobile accidents ever published.

The author is a nationally recognized and accredited accident reconstruction expert who has been involved in over 50 snowmobile accident investigations and reconstructions. An avid snowmobiler for the past 25 years, Hermance has ridden extensively in the northeastern and northwestern United States and Canada. He also designed and taught the New York State Snowmobile Accident Reconstruction course given to New York State Troopers, Forest Park Police, Sheriff's Department, and local police.

Snowmobile Accident Reconstruction #5023-V ……………$99

Topics Covered:

  • The Sport of Snowmobiling
  • The Need to Emphasize Snowmobile Safety
  • The Need to Emphasize Snowmobile Accident Reconstruction & Investigation
  • Snowmobile Safety
  • Model Guidelines for a Snowmobile Safety Program
  • Making the Weather Work for Snowmobiling
  • Biomechanical Considerations, Response, Injuries, and Tolerance to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
  • Administration of a Snowmobile Trail System
  • Liability Issues of Trail Design and Maintenance
  • Trail Design and Maintenance
  • Speed Enforcement
  • Breath Tests
  • Snowmobile Safety Helmets
  • A Review of Basic Math and Calculator Use
  • A Review of Basic Physics
  • Basic Snowmobile Accident Investigation
  • Methodology of Snowmobile Accident Reconstruction
  • Case Law Pertaining to Snowmobiling
  • Snowmobile Industry Standards
  • Deceleration Graphs
  • Snowmobile Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Database
  • General Obligation Law Example
  • DWI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing
  • Glossary
  • Index

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"An excellent reference and educational tool for any attorney or law firm dealing with litigation involving snowmobile matters."
-Hon. Wayne Lonstien, Esq., Ellenville NY

"A real asset to the reconstruction expert Involved with snowmobile accident reconstruction and/or Investigation."
-George Harak, Accident Reconstruction Expert, Bayville, NJ

"An excellent reference for the state or provincial official responsible for the administration of snowmobile trail systems, education, and law enforcement. The latter part of the book, which deals with snowmobile accident investigation and reconstruction, provides new and useful guidance to the administrator dealing with civil and criminal litigation as well as issues of liability exposure."
-Gary Homuth,
Bureau of Law Inforcement, Madison, WI

"Every administrator, individual or organization who constructs, maintains, and/or manages snowmobile trails needs this kind of information. Concerns ever safety and recreational liability make this information exceedingly important."
-Fred Putnam, Jr., Recreation Specialist Green Mountain National Forest, V

"An excellent reference and educational tool for any attorney or law firm dealing with litigation involving snowmobile matters.
-Trooper William L Johnson
Vermont State Police Safety Program

 

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