At SRI, we have been creating forensically accurate 3D animations for years and have vast knowledge, experience and expertise. Our investigators rely on Trimble Forensics to collect data from crash and incident scenes, document, analyze and present the facts of an incident with confidence and develop animations. We are able to generate a forensic report (from the…
We are honored to be chosen as a guest speaker at the KJA Annual convention in Nashville, TN. We are working diligently to test ELD systems to give you one of the most informative sessions possible on the electronic data that is available from vehicles and trucks. Our team is working hard to gather every…
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SRI is proud to announce a 7.1 million dollar verdict awarded to the clients of Attorney Kyle Roby of English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP where owner, Joseph Stidham testified as a traffic reconstructionist and a truck safety expert. This particular case involved an illegal trucking company that came upon a former wreck scene on…
What a whirlwind! In 2018, we criss-crossed Kentucky with new opportunities and professional milestones and even more on the horizon for 2019. Our 2018 Highlights included: In July, we celebrated SRI’s 20th anniversary. From where we started, twenty years in business seemed like a pipe dream. After digging out the old photos of…
Occasionally at SRI, we offer classes for students to explore what we do, how we do it and the equipment we use. When invited, I visit schools and speak to the next generation about criminal justice and investigative work. It opens students eyes to the work we do, investigative techniques and career opportunities. This…
Every day the motoring public faces many hazards as they travel the roadways. As the summer approaches, road repairs and construction will become more prevalent. These work zones become a major source of physical hazards that also includes construction workers potentially focused more on their work then passing motorists. Beware of situations like this and give yourself extra time to maneuver:…
Traffic collisions are scary, costly and sometimes deadly. There are three factors that cause traffic collisions to occur. These factors are: In rural area of Kentucky our roads are so poorly marked that seeing the road at night while it is raining is almost impossible. This is an example of an environmental factor that causes…
Hired For CMV Collision? We Can Help! We have the resources necessary to position your case for the highest possibility of success. State of the art equipment, unmatched experience and the latest technology. SRI is trained and credentialed to handle virtually every need when it comes to a collision investigation.SRI can provide cutting edge 3-D animations to…
More Expertise. More Experience. More Locations. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Tony Becker to the SRI team. Tony has been a traffic collision re-constructionist since 1988 and has taught Traffic Reconstruction at IPTM (Institute of Police Technology and Management) for the past 25 years as well as being the assistant director of IPTM. He is a consultant…
On Thursday, December 10, 2015 the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety. This rule incorporates technology to strengthen commercial truck and bus driver’s compliance with hours-of-service regulations that prevent fatigue among drivers. In the past drivers have been…
We at SRI are investigating a defect in 2014 and 2015 jeep products. Currently we are aware of 7 vehicles in the Hazard KY area with sudden acceleration and transmission problems. We know that there have to be more issues with these vehicles. Jeep solution to our client at this point has been to tell…
Given the current state of technology and electronics-derived knowledge, I find myself being continuously asked this question – “Are airbag control modules always accurate?” The simple answer is if all the equipment on the vehicle is to manufacturer specifications and the tires are not slipping, then “yes.” If the tires are slipping, or the mechanics…
Trained traffic collision reconstructionists can look at the light bulbs inside a vehicle’s headlamps and tail lights to determine if these lights were on or off at the time of collision. In many cases, this information can be quite valuable. If at the time of collision, headlamps or tail lights were not properly illuminated –…
From time to time at SRI we receive letters of recommendation or thank you letters for a job well done. Here is a testimonial from Rick A. Lamkin worth sharing: “I would recommend Joey Stidham and SRI to any attorney seeking a motor vehicle or motor carrier accident expert. Joey’s hard work, professional opinion, and…