Thousands of accidents occur throughout the United States every day, many from electricity. The failure of people, equipment, supplies, or surroundings to behave or react as expected causes most of the accidents. Accident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. By using the information gained through an investigation, a similar or perhaps more disastrous accident may be prevented.

Accidents are typically the result of a series of events. The expert professionals at TMK and Associates have extensive experience in the investigation and reconstruction of accident events and provide services for insurance claims, manufacturing, construction, and legal needs. We can assist in determining the circumstances and causes of accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in future.

What does a typical investigation involve?
Our investigator will typically:

• Define the scope of the investigation.
  • Conduct a preliminary briefing with the client to determine:
  • Description of the accident.
  • Normal operating procedures.
  • Location of the accident site.
  • List of witnesses.
  • Events that preceded the accident.
• Visit the accident site to get updated information.
• Inspect the accident site.
  • Secure the area.
  • Prepare the necessary sketches and photographs.
• Interview each victim and witness.
  • This includes interviewing those who were present before the accident and those who arrived at the site shortly after the accident.
• Determine
  • What was not normal before the accident.
  • Where the abnormality occurred.
  • When it was first noted.
  • How it occurred.
• Analyze the data obtained.
• Determine
  • Why the accident occurred.
  • A likely sequence of events and probable causes (direct, indirect, basic).
• Determine the most likely sequence of events and the most probable causes.
• Conduct a post-investigation briefing.
• Prepare a summary report, including the recommended actions to prevent a recurrence.