Our Principal

David Beck is a road safety expert witness and consultant with extensive expertise in automotive and road safety engineering. 

His work spans:

• vehicle systems and performance
• human tolerance and injury biomechanics
• road design and the Safe System approach

His foundation in biomedical, mechanical, and traffic engineering—supported by postgraduate qualifications—allows him to take a multidisciplinary approach to crash causation and injury prevention.

With over two decades of experience, David has contributed to a wide range of national research projects, crash test programs, and safety standards. His work includes examining the real-world performance of:

• protective clothing and helmets
• child restraint systems
• e‑mobility devices
• emerging autonomous and connected vehicle technologies

David is highly regarded for his expertise in forensic crash investigation and expert witness work, where he is recognised for clear, considered analysis and the ability to communicate complex technical findings with clarity and credibility.

He regularly provides advice to legal practitioners, insurers, government agencies, and industry clients across a range of safety and liability matters.

Beyond his technical work, David is an active committee member in the NSW Chapter of the Australasian College of Road Safety and a respected mentor within the road safety community, supporting the next generation of professionals committed to a Safe System.