We have previously written on keeping up with research and advancements in the field of crash investigation & reconstruction;https://www.accidentspecialist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Field-work-experience-03-2019.pdfhttps://www.accidentspecialist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bosch-CDR-900.1.pdfOnce again, we highlight this with the acquisition of the new Crash … [Read more...]

The Bosch Crash Data Retrieval System is a litigation proven tool that allows accident reconstruction specialists investigating vehicle crashes the opportunity to image crucial crash data parameters leading up to and during a crash. This crash data, which is stored in the vehicle’s Airbag Control Module (ACM), may be used to make informed decisions about the accident based on … [Read more...]

A brief overview and reminder and perhaps a caution, on the aspect of considering a verbal or written version from any party, at any stage through a crash analysis, and in fact in any incident analysis, typically for forensic use. Crash investigation and reconstruction by its very nature, is a subject matter deeply entrenched in, among others, the precision realms of science, … [Read more...]

The same heading to this article was used in an article published in FleetWatch in 2010. So has anything improved over the past 10 years in terms of trucks operating with defective headlights or tail-lamps? The answer is no. In fact, it has got worse. This has emerged from a survey conducted by Craig Proctor-Parker, managing director of Accident Specialists, towards the end of … [Read more...]

Abstract South African road safety is a subject that has become a household talking point, rather unfortunately, not from the positive perspective. There is much written about the subject both in general newsworthy articles and likewise in research. There are many avenues that could be explored in respect of finding ways to improve the catastrophic situation with well more … [Read more...]

I spotted this advert in the KZN Invest magazine November 2019. I have never seen a big brand place and article that highlights the dangers of second hand tyres, a worldwide problem, however particularly prevalent in African countries. A practice that is largely unregulated. Well done to Sumitomo Rubber South Africa. Visit their website to view more: … [Read more...]

A rather unusual, yet interesting paper providing a synopsis of some of robotic research being undertaken in South Africa at some of the research institutions, A Review of Robotics Research in South Africa. We are very proud that some of the collaborative work with Accident Specialist cc is among these. To view full article >>>Click Here … [Read more...]

Industry news / 28 December 2018, 11:00am / Kgopi Mabotja   (IOL online) The lack of solid central barriers on many of South Africa's national routes increases the fatal collision risk exponentially. File picture: Karen Sandison / African News Agency (ANA). Johannesburg - While most of the carnage on South Africa’s roads is due to drunk driving and general human error, … [Read more...]

For the first time in history of the FleetWatch Brake & Tyre Watch project, the team travelled cross border to Namibia followed an invitation from the Namibian Roads Authority for us to visit their country and empower their local traffic officials with knowledge on spotting signs of unroadworthy trucks. And what a success the two-day exercise proved to be with some 80 or so … [Read more...]

From 1996 to 2019. That's the 53-year period FleetWatch technical correspondent and industry trainer Dave Scott has travelled in the trucking industry. I's a life time of experience and knowledge that he has under his belt and in this article, Dave looks back at how it was then and how it is now. It's a fascinating drive down memory lane while also reminding us of just how far … [Read more...]