Accident Reconstruction Expertise

Traffic Accident Reconstruction, Animation, and Simulation
TARAS Inc. offers the full spectrum of traffic accident reconstruction services, including computer simulation and animation. John Painter, Owner and President of TARAS, specializes in the investigation and reconstruction of accidents involving police and emergency vehicles, school buses, and other public sector and commercial vehicles subject to special rules of operation and governmental regulation.

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Experience Matters

John H. Painter has more than 30 years of accident investigation and expert testimony experience. Mr. Painter has served as an investigator, an accident reconstructionist, a senior consultant and lecturer. Read more »

Why TARAS?

Investigative continuity is an important aspect of integrating the evidence obtained from the roadway, vehicles, drivers and witnesses. Mr. Painter personally handles all aspects of the investigation. Read more »

Crash Data Retrieval

As technology evolves, piecing together the truth about an accident becomes easier with crash data retrieval. John Painter was among the first accident reconstructionists trained in imaging “black box” data from passenger vehicles. Read more »