Meet Stan Bezuidenhout

Meet Stan Bezuidenhout

Meet Stan Bezuidenhout

For 26 years I investigated, reconstructed and gave expert evidence in civil, criminal and insurance matters in South Africa, across Africa and internationally. I now work in Denver as a trial consultant. I review expert reports, prepare counsel to depose and cross-examine experts, and sit beside counsel at Shreck and Daubert hearings and at trial. My work covers any discipline built on physics, engineering, forensic science or technology. I do not testify.

My training includes certifications from Texas A&M University, FARO Technologies, ARAS 360, and SAE International, alongside a forensic science qualification (NQF 5). I was accepted as an expert witness from 2000 onward. I accept a limited number of matters at a time, because expert evidence deserves the same discipline whether it is being prepared or tested.

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About me

Trial Consultant, Denver, Colorado

2026

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Present

Consulting expert to counsel on expert evidence in civil and criminal matters across the United States. Expert report review, Shreck and Daubert challenges, deposition and cross-examination strategy, and hearing and trial support.

Trial Consultant, Denver, Colorado

2026

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Present

Consulting expert to counsel on expert evidence in civil and criminal matters across the United States. Expert report review, Shreck and Daubert challenges, deposition and cross-examination strategy, and hearing and trial support.

Founder and Principal Forensic Specialist, IBF Investigations (South Africa)

2000

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2026

Forensic collision reconstruction, evidence preservation and litigation support for attorneys, insurers and national transport operators. Accepted as an expert witness in civil and criminal matters. Focus areas: heavy vehicle crash analysis, human factors and 3D photogrammetry.

Founder and Principal Forensic Specialist, IBF Investigations (South Africa)

2000

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2026

Forensic collision reconstruction, evidence preservation and litigation support for attorneys, insurers and national transport operators. Accepted as an expert witness in civil and criminal matters. Focus areas: heavy vehicle crash analysis, human factors and 3D photogrammetry.

National Media Commentator

2002

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Present

Regular subject-matter expert and leading opinion voice on national television, radio, and print, including Morning Live, eNews Africa, Carte Blanche, Cape Talk, and Pretoria FM, alongside coverage on www.arrivelive.co.za and in national newspapers.

National Media Commentator

2002

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Present

Regular subject-matter expert and leading opinion voice on national television, radio, and print, including Morning Live, eNews Africa, Carte Blanche, Cape Talk, and Pretoria FM, alongside coverage on www.arrivelive.co.za and in national newspapers.

Published Author & International Speaker

2002

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Present

Author of Rapid-Fire Crash Investigation According to the IBF Protocol and other investigation manuals, including publications developed with the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), and numerous internationally published articles. Regular presenter at international crash investigation and industry conferences.

Published Author & International Speaker

2002

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Present

Author of Rapid-Fire Crash Investigation According to the IBF Protocol and other investigation manuals, including publications developed with the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), and numerous internationally published articles. Regular presenter at international crash investigation and industry conferences.

Specialist Reservist & Technical Lead, SAPS

2007

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2012

Specialist Reservist for the South African Police Service (SAPS), providing operational leadership and technical expertise across engineering and forensic domains. Delivered hundreds of training events for police, emergency medical services, and commercial logistics operators on crash investigation, risk mitigation, and digital forensic methods.

Specialist Reservist & Technical Lead, SAPS

2007

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2012

Specialist Reservist for the South African Police Service (SAPS), providing operational leadership and technical expertise across engineering and forensic domains. Delivered hundreds of training events for police, emergency medical services, and commercial logistics operators on crash investigation, risk mitigation, and digital forensic methods.

Director, South African Academy of Forensic Scientists

2024

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Present

As specialist consultant to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), developed the curriculum for a 3-year forensic sciences degree program. Author of the 124-point IBF Protocol, the standardized methodology for collision scene analysis and evidence management.

Director, South African Academy of Forensic Scientists

2024

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Present

As specialist consultant to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), developed the curriculum for a 3-year forensic sciences degree program. Author of the 124-point IBF Protocol, the standardized methodology for collision scene analysis and evidence management.

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If your case turns on expert evidence, on either side, I should see it before the other side tests it.

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Have an Expert Report on Your Desk?

If your case turns on expert evidence, on either side, I should see it before the other side tests it.

The first call is free.