Adam Barrow Featured in The Expert Witness Journal

Protecting pedestrians in road traffic collisions has become a key priority in automotive engineering. With vulnerable road users making up a significant portion of traffic fatalities, vehicle design now plays a crucial role in reducing injuries and saving lives. 

In his article Pedestrian Protection Through Vehicle Design, Adam Barrow, one of Hawkins’ Road Traffic Collision experts, explores how pedestrian safety has evolved through engineering innovation and regulation. He examines the history of pedestrian protection, the dynamics of collisions, and the introduction of advanced safety systems. Adam highlights both passive safety measures, such as energy-absorbing bonnets and bumpers, and active technologies like AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) and pedestrian detection, which together can significantly reduce fatalities. 

Adam is a road traffic collision reconstruction expert with over 13 years of experience. Holding degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Biomechanics from the University of Manchester, he has a deep understanding of crash dynamics and injury mechanisms. Adam previously led the Collision Research team at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, managing the award-winning National Highways Fatality Research Programme, and later contributed to major safety initiatives at WSP, including Smart Motorway upgrades. His expertise spans collision analysis, vehicle safety, injury biomechanics, and road system safety. If you need Adam or any other Hawkins expert to investigate an RTC claim, contact us for a free initial consultation.  

Read Adam’s full article on pages 70-72 in The Expert Witness journal,

Or visit his original insight here: Pedestrian Protection Through Vehicle Design.