Vehicular Homicide Expert

The Offices Of Perry J Zucker, Degreed Engineers, is a well-established and reputable forensic engineering firm with a proven track record of success since 1993. Our team consists of experienced in-house engineers, technicians, medical professionals, and support staff. We specialize in handling vehicle homicide cases using evidence-based data and rely on solid scientific methods rather than junk science.

In the field of traffic accidents, there are multiple factors that can contribute to the occurrence of such incidents, such as operator errors, traffic control device issues, environmental conditions, mechanical problem, and medical conditions.

We offer comprehensive services and expert witness testimony in criminal and traffic/municipal courts for defendants, plaintiffs, lawyers, and prosecutors in both state and federal jurisdictions.

Role and Responsibility of the Expert Witness - Engineer

An engineer expert witness (EEW) is a specialized professional who aids the judicial system (judges, juries, and lawyers) in comprehending the technical elements of their case. Their role entails elucidating the application of scientific principles to specific scenarios within the context of laws and regulations. The EEW possesses expertise in a wide range of subjects, including traffic accident reconstruction, speed measuring devices, vehicle equipment, and traffic control devices.  All of our conclusions rely on evidence-based data, not pseudo science.

Vehicular Homicide

Is defined in most states as causing the unlawful death of another human being using a vehicle. It can be a felony or misdemeanor.

Elements of Vehicular Homicide?

Vehicular homicide occurs when a reckless or grossly negligent driver causes the death of another person or persons and causes that death by violating another law(s), such as speeding, and/or drag racing, and/or driver's / operator's failure to maintain full control of the said vehicle, and/or disobey traffic control device(s); signals, signs,  pavement markings, e.g. lane marking(s).

Vehicular Homicide Expert Witness

The Offices of PERRY J. ZUCKER, Degreed Engineers, are dedicated to providing specialized expertise in the evaluation of cases pertaining to vehicular homicides. Our range of services includes the meticulous review and assessment of traffic accident reconstructions, analysis of auto black box / event data recorders (EDR), site inspections, as well as thorough examination of the accuracy and dependability of speed measuring devices, if utilized. We can provide expert witness testimony and consultation on these matters across the United States and Canada.

Police Investigation Methods - Vehicular Homicide

In certain states, law enforcement agencies are utilizing the data extracted from a vehicle's black box or event data recorder (EDR). It has been observed that some departments rely solely on the EDR as an accident investigation tool, which raises some concerns. After a vehicle is seized and in police custody, the data from the black box is extracted. Depending on the jurisdiction, a warrant may or may not be required for this process (warrant less issue). This determination is made on a state-by-state basis and may also involve a Fyre or Daubert hearing. Different police departments employ various methods for establishing the cause of the accident.

New York Vehicular Homicide

 * 125.14 - A person is guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide when he or she engages in reckless driving as defined by section twelve hundred twelve of the vehicle and traffic law, and commits the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree as defined in section 125.12.

New Jersey Vehicular Homicide

Is sometimes referred to as vehicular manslaughter / homicide, in which driving in a reckless manner that caused the death of another human being. In 2012 or thereabout, NJ amended the term reckless to included using a cell phone (Bill S1616) as well as sleeping while driving. 

Connecticut Vehicular Homicide

A person is guilty of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle when, because of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle, he causes someone's death. 

Nevada Vehicular Homicide

NRS 484.37955 Vehicular homicide; segregation of offender; plea bargaining prohibited; affirmative defense; aggravating factor. [Replaced in revision by NRS 484C.130 and 484C.440.] 1. A person commits vehicular homicide if the person: (a) Drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle on or off the highways of this State, etc. 

California Vehicular Homicide 

Is defined in the California Vehicle Code as Vehicular Manslaughter. (Penal Code Section 192) A killing of a human being resulting from the use of a vehicle may constitute either Second Degree Murder, under Penal Code Section 187, or Vehicular Manslaughter, under Penal Code Section 192.

Pennsylvania Homicide By Vehicle 

§ 3732(a) Offense.--Any person who recklessly or with gross negligence causes the death of another person while engaged in the violation of any law of this Commonwealth or (a) Offense.--Any person who recklessly or with gross negligence causes the death of another person while engaged in the violation of any law of this Commonwealth or municipal ordinance applying to the operation or use of a vehicle or to the regulation of traffic except section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) is guilty of homicide by vehicle, a felony of the third degree, when the violation is the cause of death. 

Expert Witness Services

Includes the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico, New York / NY / New York City / NYC, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania (PA) , Rhodes Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Canada.