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Forensic Analysis of Seat Belts

by Donald J. Felicella
ISBN 0-9716634-5-9
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Most individuals involved in accident reconstruction or traffic crash litigation know how frustrating it can be to gather all the information needed for a detailed examination of seat belt issues associated with a given collision. The complexity of such a situation can be overwhelming, especially since a thorough analysis requires technical expertise, system specification details, and knowledge of any applicable product recalls. Compiling all the needed data can take days or weeks, providing that one really knows where to look for everything!

Not anymore, though! Forensic Analysis of Seat Belts, by Donald J. Felicella, ISBN 0-9716634-5-9, is the new book release from Kinetic Energy Press that will answer your questions when you really need to know something important about seat belts.

This is an indispensable book for anyone involved in crash investigation or litigation. It has it all - 94 photos and charts in crystal clear resolution illustrating precisely what is important in seat belt analysis - plus a complete guide to forensic examination and analysis of seat belt systems. Not to mention up-to-date lists of all seat belt-related product recalls going back to 1988! This book even provides the historical development of seat belts between 1855 and 2003.

Mr. Felicella's list of topics is impressive:

• Introduction and history of seat belts
• Function of seat belts in a collision
• Occupant kinematics
• Nomenclature
• Exterior vehicle documentation
• Interior vehicle documentation
• Inspection of the seat belt system
• Injury correlation
• Malfunctions, problems, and litigation
• Seat belt recalls and notices
• Important references, including FMVSS 209 & 210

The two sample photos below, taken from Forensic Analysis of Seat Belts, demonstrate how clearly the book uses its lavish illustrations to assist the reader in capturing important information.

When considering the amazing detail presented in the photographs and charts, this book is easily worth its cost just on the basis of its illustrations alone! Any expert or attorney needing to convince a judge or jury of the value of seat belt evidence will find the illustrations in this textbook invaluable as a handy reference.

As always, Kinetic Energy Press provides quality technical books at significant savings due to its choice of CD-ROM as the primary publishing media. Cost for the CD-ROM version of this book (with full color illustrations!) is an amazing $31.50 U.S. If desired, a printed copy of the book on high-quality paper and with a comb binding can be included with the CD-ROM version for a total of $44.50.

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(Also available in printed book format with CD-ROM included.)

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