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PAF is regularly instructed in
both criminal and civil proceedings and asked to attend courts of
law, Public Inquiries, Transport Tribunals and Case Management
Conference.
PAF is fully aware of the
Woolf reforms and works within the guidelines of the the new Civil
Procedure Rules. |
- criminal
proceedings
- civil
litigation
- coroners
court
- public
inquiry
- technical
reports
- forensic tachograph
analysis
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| Crash Analysis
: Witness
testimony, condition/type of the vehicle, physical evidence, road
geometry, weather conditions, environmental constraints, injury
mechanism, ergonomics, technical data, statistics and road user
behaviour are all taken into consideration.
Crash
Reconstruction :
Information from tyre marks, pedestrian throw, pedestrian speeds,
reaction times, coefficient of friction values, vehicle mass, angles
at impact and visibility can be mathematically modelled to estimate
speeds and ascertain the possible sequence of
events.
Vehicle Examination : Component parts and crashed vehicles
are examined for mechanical failure and defect. Analysis of impact
damage and contact marks can assist in estimating a vehicles speed,
movement and direction.
Scale Plans -
Photographs & Video : These are used to illustrate road geometry
and markings, position of witnesses, post and pre impact course of
vehicles, lines of sight, accident damage, injuries, tachograph
traces and anything else relevant to the
investigation.
Witness Statements &
Interviews :
Trained in all aspects of interviewing techniques and will ensure
that the information obtained is concise and relevant to the
investigation.
Road Geometry, Signs and
Markings : Highway Authorities are responsible for
ensuring that correct and recognised standards are applied and
maintained. Our consultants can investigate non-compliance of these
standards and assess and comment upon junction design criteria, road
sign/marking dimensions, sighting and condition.
Collisions at road works can be
investigated to ascertain if the contractor was complying with the
New Roads and Street Works Act Codes of Practice or Chapter 8
of the Traffic Signs Manual.
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