News
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GBB To feature on Radio Lancashire Breakfast Show
GBB Managing Director Brian Henderson is to appear on the BBC Radio Lancashire Breakfast Show on Thursday 16th February 2012 in a live discussion about insurance claims and the moves by the UK insurance industry and Government to tackle the perceived "whiplash epidemic". Brian will appear on the Breakfast Show with Graham Liver. To listen follow the links below:
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GBB on Radio Wales Drivetime
GBB Managing Director Brian Henderson is to appear on BBC Radio Wales this evening in a live discussion about insurance claims and the moves by the UK insurance industry and Government to tackle the perceived "whiplash epidemic". Brian will appear on the 5pm Drivetime show with Mai Davies and Huw Thomas. To listen follow the links below:
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GBB Assist Transport Select Committee As Whiplash Claims Hit The Headlines
The Transport Select Committee has today released an update to its March report covering the rising costs of motor insurance premiums. It has advised that the cost of motor insurance could be cut if the government restricted the huge number of ‘subjective’ whiplash injury claims. GBB Managing Director Brian Henderson and Operations Director Matthew Stansfield met with Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee at the Houses of Parliament in May further to the ...
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GBB Attending ITAI Conference 2011
This weekend(1st and 2nd October 2011) sees the 2011 ITAI International Conference take place at The Queens Hotel, Leeds. Keynote speakers at the conference include:- Jim Horne - Loughborough Sleep Research Centre. Paul L Olson - Human Factors in Transportation Safety Ralf‑Roland Schmidt-Cotta - Continental Automotive GmbH; Operation Veronica and EDR future in Europe Martin Coyne - Technical Director of the Rotterdam Police, heads the EU CrashCube vehicle data retrieval project. GBB will have a presence at the conference with directors Phil ...
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Vacancy – Forensic Collision Investigator
Due to continued growth, we are looking to a vacancy for a collision investigator within the south of the UK. Working from home but through our head office as a forensic collision investigator you will be expected to consider documentation and instructions from the relevant Principal, in order to undertake forensic examination of vehicles or carry out a paper/desktop analysis. You will be expected to to take images/photographs to illustrate certain issues and to produce scientifically ...
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New Website!
At GBB we are updating our website...again. Further to a change to our branding our website is being updated. A complete overhaul of the content has begun and we anticipate that our new site will be much easier to navigate and will provide much more information about the services we can offer. Our 3D animation and simulation services will have their own dedicated pages allowing us to show working examples and display the power of this technology ...
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New Expert – Nick Hoare
GBB are delighted to announce that Nick Hoare BSc (Hons), Dipl, (CSE) Dunelm has joined our team of experts. Nick is based in the Midlands and joins GBB from the Forensic Science Service. He is a time served vehicle technician and has previously worked as an Accident Investigator with Staffordshire Police. More recently Nick has been employed as a crime scene investigator with the FSS. Nick has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Investigation.
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Irvine returns to track with a double win!
Report courtesy of Lancashire Evening Telegraph:- http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9009548.Returning_Irvine_has_the_Ang_of_it/
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GBB Sponsored Irvine Returns to Racing!
GBB sponsored Stephen Irvine returns to racing this weekend after a year away due to injury. After being forced to give up the sport as a result of having to undergo spinal surgery, a now fully-fit Stephen Irvine makes a welcome return to sprint action this weekend at Anglesey Race Circuit. The son of former Burnley footballer Willie Irvine, he missed the whole of last year having a series of operations to repair wear and tear damage ...
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GBB Expert Profiled in “The Assessor” Magazine.
GBB expert Phil Watchorn has recently appeared in the "Ask the Assessor" section of The Assessor Magazine which is the official publication of the Institute Of Automotive Engineer Assessors. Each month the magazine asks an industry professional to profile their own career and tell everybody a little bit about themselves. Ask the Assessor Click in the link above to see what Phil had to say!
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Proof Reader Required
In order to improve and streamline our checking and quality control process, we are looking to employ a proof reader/copy editor. This is not a technical role and therefore knowledge of Collision Investigation is not necessary. As a proofreader for GBB, you will: Assist with checking and proofing all work produced by our expert witnesses Be responsible for improving the quality of reports produced by GBB Get involved in the copywriting of print text for publications ...
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New Expert – Russell Danton
GBB are delighted to announce the appointment of Russell Danton as a Forensic Collision Investigator. Russell will join the team on Monday 21st February 2011. Russell will join GBB from The Vehicle Safety Research Centre (VSRC) at Loughborough University where he holds the position of Senior Accident Research Investigator. He has a Bsc in Applied Science and Forensic Measurement. Russell's role with the VSRC has seen him investigate real world accidents attending the scene within 20 minutes of occurrence to ...
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Follow GBB on Twitter & Youtube
You can now follow GBB on Twitter. We plan to use Twitter to provide regular updates in respect of the happenings in the world of accident investigation and accident reconstruction. We will soon launch a regular blog service in which we hope to provide advice and regular updates in respect of our services and our ongoing research. Our own youtube channel should also allow us to post brief videos detailing some of what we do and how ...
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Vacancy – Forensic Collision Investigator
Due to continued growth, we are looking to a vacancy for a collision investigator within the south of the UK. Working from home but working through our head office as a forensic collision investigator you will be expected to consider documentation and instructions from the relevant Principal, in order to undertake forensic examination of vehicles or carry out a paper/desktop analysis. You will be expected to to take images/photographs to illustrate certain issues and to produce ...
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Animation Now Available
GBB are delighted to launch a new service dealing with 3D animation of incidents. Further details of the service along with working examples will appear on this website soon and an e-mail mail shot is also planned. 3D Visualisation of incident details include:- Vehicle Dynamics Pedestrians Mechanics Driver's Eye Views Witness Perspectives At GBB we believe that by visualising information, it can be better presented and more easily understood by the end user.
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Driver CPC Courses Available
We are able to deliver the following driver CPC courses: Module 1 Available to both LGV & PCV drivers - "Drivers' hours, tachograph records & working time directive". This course covers all aspects of the rules applicable to drivers' hours both EC & GB, record keeping including manual entries,digital tachographs including inputting manual entries and working time directive. Module 2 Available to LGV drivers - "Driver walk round checks and defect reporting, safe loading of vehicles". Based around the VOSA Guide ...
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We are moving premises!
GBB (UK) Ltd are delighted to announce a move to state of the art premises on the Network 65 business park in Burnley. At the beginning of August we will move to Crown House on Bridgewater Close The move will provide us with a base where we can develop the business and continue our research programme. We will share Crown House Lanway Corporate Business Systems and hope to use this partnership to enable us ...
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New Expert Joins GBB!
Robert Gisby will be joining GBB in mid August in the capacity of forensic collision investigator. Robert will join us from the Ergonomic and Safety Research Institute at Loughborough University. Robert is currently working as a Collision investigator and research assistant attending live road traffic collisions throughout Nottinghamshire in conjunction with Nottinghamshire Police.
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GBB To Launch Animation Service
GBB are set to launch a new service dealing with 3D animation of incidents. The anticipated launch date is September 2010 and details of the service along with working examples will appear on this website as we build up to the official launch. 3D Visualisation of incident details include:- Vehicle Dynamics Pedestrians Mechanics Driver's Eye Views Witness Perspectives At GBB we believe that by visualising information, it can be better ...
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New Technical Paper – Is the ”whiplash” threshold really 3mph?
The technical paper "Is the 'whiplash' threshold really 3mph?" is now available to view on-line. Managing Director Brian Henderson presented the paper at The Forensic Science Society Spring Conference entitled "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" which was held at The National Railway Museum in York. The technical paper follows on from the previously published paper looking at the 5mph injury threshold in low speed collisions. This paper is also available to download on ...
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MOJ Reforms Appraisal Scheme Launched
From 30th April 2010, the way motor claims will be handled is set for major change with the introduction of the MOJ reforms. The reforms will see increased pressure on claimant solicitors and insurers to make informed decisions early in the claims process. At GBB we have developed a cost effective file appraisal scheme that we believe will assist all of our clients. Full details of the scheme and a downloadable instruction form are available by following ...
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Forensic Science Society Annual Conference 2010
GBB (UK) Ltd Managing Director, Brian Henderson will be a guest speaker at the Forensic Science Society Annual Conference on 22nd April 2010 in York. The technical paper to be presented is entitled "Putting the 3mph injury threshold to the test". This paper will be available to download on this site shortly after the conference. The technical paper follows on from the previously published paper looking at the 5mph injury threshold ...
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GBB To Launch MOJ Reforms Appraisal Scheme
From 30th April 2010, the way motor claims will be handled is set for major change with the introduction of the MOJ reforms. At GBB we have developed a cost effective appraisasl scheme to assist our clients. Full details of the scheme will be available on this website very soon and an e-mail mailshot will be sent to regular clients as soon as the scheme is launched. In the meantime, if you require any further details, ...
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Digital Tachograph Analysis Now Available
We are pleased to report that we now have have the facility to download and interpret information held in digital tachograph recording units. With the assistance of the vehicle operator, our experts are able to retrieve the information whilst inspecting the vehicle and provide a detailed report to assist the accident investigation process. We believe that this is a fundamental addition to our investigation of incidents involving HGV's.
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Links with UCLAN strengthened
Further to our recent involvement with the Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, we have continued to strengthen our links to UCLAN. At the link is an article from the UCLAN web page detailing the the event in Shanghai and the plans for the future. Click the UCLAN icon to see article.
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Another Technical Paper Published
The Technical paper "A Study of Extreme Partial Collisions" is now available to view on-line. This Technical paper written by Brian Henderson and Phil Hoyes, appeared in the Winter 2009 edition of Impact, the journal of the Institute Of Traffic Accident Investigators. The crash testing video footage for this paper can be viewed in the video centre section of our site.
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GBB In China
Through the company's close links with UCLAN, Brian Henderson was invited by the Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, PRC, to address the International Congress on Traffic Accident Investigation held on 5th - 6th November 2009. congress, held at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Shanghai, had a large international attendance with a number of eminent speakers. GBB were the sole 'flag bearers' for the United Kingdom and the paper relating to occupant ...
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New Technical Paper On-line
The technical paper "A Study Of Human Kinematic Response To Low Speed ‘Rear End’ Impacts Involving Vehicles Of Largely Differing Masses" is now available for download in the Technical Papers section of our site. Managing Director, Brian Henderson presented this paper at the International Congress of Traffic Accident Investigation in Shanghai in November 2009. The event was organised by the Institute Of Forensic Science, Ministry Of Justice, Peoples Republic Of China. A full report ...
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New Customer Service Procedures
At GBB (UK) Ltd we are mindful of customer service and we are embarking upon a series of alterations to the way in which we operate in order to improve our customer service and reduce turnaround times whilst maintaining our high quality levels. We try to balance the urgency of instructions against the need to make the work as cost effective as possible. As previous clients will know, we do ...
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VACANCY – Collision Investigator
Due to continued growth, we are looking to fill collision investigator vacancies within the UK. Working from home but working through our head office as a forensic collision investigator you will be expected to consider documentation and instructions from the relevant Principal, in order to undertake forensic examination of vehicles or carry out a paper/desktop analysis. You will be expected to to take images/photographs to illustrate certain issues and to ...
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New Technical Papers On-line
Over the course of the next couple of months we aim to add to the site technical papers that we are publishing as a result of our 2009 Crash Test Day. In the first instance however, we have added a technical paper produced by one of our recently appointed experts, Neil Empson. The paper entitled "RSG Journey data used in Collision Investigation" appeared in the Winter 2007 edition of Impact and can be seen ...
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Research On The World Stage
Our research department are busy working though the data obtained at our most recent crash test day at Salemsbury in August 2009. The technical paper for one of the tests entitled:-"A Study Of Human Kinematic Response To Low Speed ‘Rear End’ Impacts Involving Vehicles Of Largely Differing Masses" is close to completion and our Managing Director, Brian Henderson is to give a key note speech on the paper in Shanghai at ...
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Exciting updates to our website
Welcome to the first stage of the updated GBB(UK) Ltd website. In our recent news letter we advised of the website developments and the first stage of those can now go live. There is however still a lot more work to be done. We hope that by adding a news section to our website it will enable us to update clients regarding developments within GBB. We also hope that it will enable ...
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Car Crash Testing Day (2009)
On Thursday 6th August 2009 GBB (UK) Ltd held our third full size crash testing day. The crash testing day forms part of our ongoing research into the effects of low speed collisions. Our 2009 crash testing was held in association with Sheffield Hallam University, UCLAN (University Of Central Lancashire) and Copart. Our crash testing centred around accidents involving vehicles (containing live occupants) colliding at ...
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Website Upgrade
At GBB we are committed to providing our clients with the very best service. As a result, we are undertaking a programme of website upgrading over the course of the next two months. As part of our upgrade we will implement a news section which will advise visitors of any developments at GBB. Perhaps more importantly we are to introduce a video section to the site where our crash test videos and research videos ...
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Tachograph Analysis – Forensic Microscope
An area of our expertise that is often overlooked is that of tachograph analysis. We have recently improved this area and invested in a forensic microscope to compliment our existing facilities. The microscope is linked directly to a computer. The data obtained from the analysis can be printed out in a line graph format to show the time, distance travelled and speed at which the vehicle was travelling at ...
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New Experts Join the Team
We are delighted to announce the addition of 3 new experts to our team. Paul Fidler, formerly of TRL is to join GBB in early September. Paul is an expert in accident reconstruction using 3D computer animation and simulation. Paul has been involved in many well known cases including the Diana Princess of Wales case. At GBB we are committed to investing in the right software and technology to allow Paul to ...
