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...]

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...]

AbstractSouth 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 than … [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...]