Like those in other industries, collision investigators start their careers in different places. Some, like me, started in the Police, others from research facilities, and there are those who bring their skills from other industries.

Since starting as a collision investigator in 2017, I've had the opportunity to read literally hundreds of reports, where in that time I've noticed one thing that happens time and time again. Collision investigators go beyond the scope of their expertise (whether intentionally or not).

A recent example is collision investigator who openly stated a vehicle defect aggravated the injuries a passenger recieved. Whilst I could see the logic in their comments, logic should never be mistaken for expertise.

I don't believe experts ever set out to mislead or go beyond the scope of their expertise, but the consequences of doing so can be catastrophic. This is why every report that leaves our office has been written by an expert in their field and then technically reviewed by someone of the same (or higher) expertise.

This allows us to ensure our reports are technically correct, they are as accurate as possible, without understating or overstating.

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