Truck Accident Expert Witness
Forensic Engineers for Truck Accident Analysis & Reconstruction – Australia Wide Service
At Gilmore Engineers, we have expertise in forensic engineering, providing high-quality mechanical engineering analysis and reconstruction services for truck accidents across Australia.
Our team of skilled mechanical engineers has over 30 years of experience in the field. We’re well-equipped to analyse and reconstruct truck accidents at any level of complexity: single or multiple vehicles, vehicle rollovers, component failures, and more.
Our Abilities
Our engineers calculate pre-incident speeds, estimate stopping distances, analyse skid marks, determine field of vision of drivers, and determine pre-impact vehicle positions. We create comprehensive accident reconstruction to assist with legal cases.
These skills bring an informed understanding of an accident to all parties, as our team provides analysis and insights into the causes and contributing factors.
Court Cases
We have provided over 1,500 reports to lawyers, members of the legal profession and loss adjusters for cases before the District, Supreme, and Federal Courts.
Our services are often sought by lawyers for accident analysis, particularly when there are claims for serious personal injury or death, significant property damage, or their clients are being charged with a serious offence. The analysis and reports we provide can become essential evidence in court cases, helping to support legal arguments and provide valuable insights into the circumstances surrounding an accident.
Our Process
We start with an engineering assessment in the form of a verbal opinion after examining the evidence available. If required, this opinion can be provided as a comprehensive report for the Court. Our experts can then follow through by presenting their evidence to the Court in person on your behalf, providing insights regarding the case and supporting legal arguments with solid evidence.
We have experience with
– truck accident reconstruction
– truck accident investigation
– truck accident analysis
and cause analysis
Gilmore Engineers has the experience and expertise to provide you with the best possible service. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and quality in all aspects of our work. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, we are confident in our ability to meet your accident reconstruction needs.
Gilmore Engineers is a mechanical engineering consultancy firm in Brisbane with experience with truck accidents. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you with your accident reconstruction needs.
Reports Contain
lawyers, members of the legal profession and loss adjusters
- Pre-incident speed analysis
- Passenger car head-on impacts
- Vehicle rollover
- Skid mark analysis
- Head light and tail light on / off analysis
- Pedestrian impacts
- Determination of seat belts being used
- Stopping distances calculation
- Position of vehicle pre-impact
- Motorcycle and Bicycle impacts
- Tyre, suspension, brakes, steering and other component failure
Remote Accident Inspections
Gilmore Engineers have adapted to utilise new technology in response to pandemic travel restrictions. We are able to provide remote inspections and virtual meetings. These options save a significant amount in travel time and costs. Because of the benefit to our clients, they remain an option now normal travel has resumed.
Truck Accident Case Studies
Prime Mover and Trailer - Stopping Distance
A semi-trailer failed to stop in time at road works at the bottom of a downhill grade. Gilmore Engineers were asked to determine the required sight and stopping distance for the combination approaching the road works. Our expert engineer inspected the scene and took measurements of the slope and road friction along the path — this information was used to calculate the required stopping distance for different approach speeds.
Semi-Trailer Rollover Carrying Live Load
A prime mover and semi-trailer combination carrying livestock rolled over while negotiating a curve on an NSW highway. Our engineer investigated the incident, including the design of the road, road surface condition and signage. An expert engineering report was provided for the court explaining the contributing factors to the incident.
Offset Frontal Collision
Offset Frontal Collision
When two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision, their pre-impact positions were questioned. It was requested that our engineers determine the location of the vehicles before impact. Other investigators had estimated the pre-impact location using theory that applies to full-frontal collisions. However, the evidence showed that the collision was an offset frontal impact. Our expert was able to provide a more accurate pre-impact location using the dynamics of offset frontal impacts.