Accident Specialist's contribution to MasterDrive's "Dump Your Data and Stop Crashes" virtual colloquium, with specific reference to case studies, lessons learnt using Telemetry. The full presentation can be viewed below. … [Read more...]

Once again, I was privileged to have been asked by Wendy Knowler to join her on Sunday, 08 November 2020 on the CapeTalk Radio Show, to discuss one of my recently published reports based on analysis of more than 650 accident scenes between 2009 and 2016 - revealing what kind of vehicles are involved in most of the serious crashes, what the main causes are and, and what should  … [Read more...]

Accident Specialist can now confirm that we have finalised and confirmed the training dates for the 02nd, 03rd & 04th December 2020 for our three day course! The training will be held at the Hillcrest Supa Quick training facilities (Upper level – entrance trough the main Supa Quick front doors) in Hillcrest, Shop 45 - 57, Old Main Rd, 57 Oxford Village, Hilldene, Hillcrest, … [Read more...]

I was privileged to have been asked by Mr Lester Kiewet of Cape Talk Radio (The Midday Report), to discuss one of my recent research papers showing that despite popular opinion, minibus taxis are not the main cause of most accidents, passenger cars and light delivery vehicles are. Take a listen to the interview & discussion here, use either of the options below: To Listen … [Read more...]

Many organisations have come to the conclusion that the rewards of collaboration far outstrip the benefits of ‘going it alone’. MasterDrive and Accident Specialists entered into a cooperation agreement that will see greater synergy between the two organisations. This cooperation will positively contribute toward ensuring that road safety stays a top focus point. In the … [Read more...]

Road safety strategies need guidance based on fact. The key intention of this report is to highlight the development of a database that provides indisputable evidence and an analytical “bread crumb trail” that leads into sound decision-making. The development and management of a crash database in private practice or for that matter for a governmental department at local, … [Read more...]

Most privileged to have been asked by Mrs Azania Mosaka of Radio 702, to talk a little about the field of Accident Investigation on her popular talk show and specific segment called “Masterclass”. This is a subject matter that rather unfortunately for those in South Africa, I refer to as “not if, but when”, you are affected directly or indirectly by the results of an accident … [Read more...]

Like any business practice, keeping track of cases or instructions received is and should not be a difficult task. This is typically undertaken with the use of Microsoft Excel or some database system. Records are usually kept with reference to the day, month, year and perhaps a code or name of the client or the staff member dealing with the matter. With Accident Specialist … [Read more...]

Accident Specialist (www.accidentspecialist.co.za) has dealt with an extensive number of interesting fraudulent claim cases to examine. The majority of these cases appear to be the result of an insured trying to escape financial burden by pretending that their vehicle has been so damaged that it should be written off. It is suspected that any payout by the insurance company for … [Read more...]

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...]