When should you speak to a Telematics Expert Witness?
April 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Knowing when to consult a telematics expert witness is essential. This is particularly important in a legal case or situations involving telematics, vehicle tracking, or location information.
Not All GPS Data Is The Same
April 10. 2024 | 3 min read
In many conversations, before formally being instructed as an Expert Witness or Advisor, we discuss the data available to us and its suitability.
Just because a file, in whatever format, contains GPS location data, latitude & longitude, that does not mean a detailed, accurate record of a person or vehicle’s location is available.
GPS plus other location data. The full Picture.
March 22. 2024 | 4 min read
GPS data files and the visual representation of the GPS location data on maps can, in many cases, only provide analysis from a single viewpoint. Where was the vehicle or Smartphone at a specific date and time, and what was its activity before and after that date and time?
Accelerometer Data (XYZ) and Driver Behaviour Reporting.
March 11, 2024 | 3 min read
Many commercial Telematics and Insurance Telematics solutions capture accelerometer data to calculate Driver Behaviour reports and automatic alerts in the event of a possible collision.
The data can be crucial in determining a vehicle’s activity leading up to a collision.
Location Data Sources. What’s Available?
February 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Although Telematics/Vehicle Tracking generated GPS location data is the main source for an Expert Witness report or expert advice when analysis of a vehicle’s location is required, there are several alternative sources for location data. Each has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of the accuracy of the data and the frequency of the location data recorded.
What is Telematics?
January 25, 2024 | 3 min read
The term Telematics is used for several different types of applications, such as Commercial vehicle tracking and insurance telematics. It is worth understanding the basics.