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Vehicle False Park - Expert Article
A ‘false park’ incident can result in unintended vehicle movement after attempting or intending to put a vehicle in Park. False park is a widely recognized hazard throughout the automotive industry, frequently associated with injuries or fatalities when the unintended movement results in the vehicle striking a pedestrian (which often times was the driver prior to parking).
In this article, Automotive Engineer and Crash Expert Steven Becker discusses the factors that contribute to unintended vehicle movement, safety features currently available in passenger vehicles that can prevent false park incidents, and the standard of care for safe vehicle design.
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Biomechanical Reconstruction of a Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle – Expert Article
When injury causation is in dispute following a pedestrian strike incident, a biomechanical reconstruction of the event is sometimes necessary to confirm or refute eye-witness testimony. In this article, biomechanical expert Carolyne Albert provides an overview of the methodology and type of information that can be determined in these investigations through the lens of an actual incident.
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The Functional Components of Autonomous Vehicles - Expert Article
In this article, the automotive engineers at Robson Forensic provide an overview of the individual components and sensors that make advanced driver systems and autonomous vehicles possible. In related articles, our experts provide a closer examination of driver assistance systems and the human factors behind vehicle automation.
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Investigating Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collisions – Expert Article
In this article, the experts at Robson Forensic discuss the typical components of a vehicle-pedestrian collision and delve into specialty technical issues that are frequently relevant to these incidents.
The experts involved in investigating a pedestrian strike vary as much as the cases themselves. While typically rooted in crash reconstruction or roadway engineering, these cases regularly involve experts specializing in human factors, biomechanical engineering, meteorology, premises safety, or toxicology. Contact us to discuss your case with a relevant technical expert.
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Pedestrian Hit Crossing Street - Experts Investigate Fatal Collision
In this case, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross midblock on a four-lane, urban roadway. Robson Forensic was retained to reconstruct the incident and determine the causes of the collision.