PHOTOGRAPHING
VEHICLES FOR LITIGATION
By Jack Murray, CLI, CFE
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With the number of auto
accident litigation and insurance claims soaring out of sight, proper
investigative photography if vehicles involved in the accident have
become the major keystone to the physical evidence in the case. One
of the nation's leading experts on the subject is Jack Murray of Dallas,
Texas. This book is used by the University Of North Florida to train
investigators on the proper techniques in vehicle photography and
shows you in step-by-step details how to do it correctly.
| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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| PREFACE |
| EXTERIOR PHOTOS |
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Understanding The Mission Not Impossible
An Open Mind, Not A Closed Case
The Basic eight, Around The Clock
Highlighting
Identifying The Vehicle
Wheels/Tires
Crush
Principle Direction Of Force
Close-up Photos |
| INTERIOR PHOTOS |
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Precautions
Fill Flash
Seats
Inflatable Restraint Systems (Air Bags)
Seat Belts
Matching Damage To Injuries
Product Liability
Trunk
Interior-front And Rear Passenger Compartments |
| BUMPERS |
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Purpose
History
Summary Of Bumper Standards
Bumper Illustrations
Angle Of The Camera
Photographing Pistons
Showing Tilt Damage
Measuring The Height
Damage To Fixed Mount Bumpers
Spacer Damage
Panning |
| TRACE EVIDENCE |
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Definition
Objects To Consider
Photographing And Preserving It |
| COURT
ROOM PRESENTATION |
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Types Of
Evidence
Size
Chain Of Custody Of Evidence
Qualifying Photographers
Suggested Questions
Demonstrative Evidence With Computers And Photos |
| EQUIPMENT |
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Lenses
Filters
Tripods
Flash Units
Film
Sunny 16 Rule
Measuring Tools
Film Identifiers
Color Charts
Gray Cards |
| RESOURCES |
| ABOUT
THE AUTHOR |
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No other work will hand
you the case-winning photographic techniques when it comes to this
subject. An excellent companion to Accident Investigation In The Private
Sector Books I And II. 8 1/2 X 11, photographs, illustrations, 45
pages. $35.00
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