Accident Reconstruction Services

A minimum, non-refundable retainer of $2,500.00 is required prior to any work being initiated, including accident investigation and collision analysis services, and is due immediately upon signing an agreement for services with Carrier Collision Analysis LLC. This retainer will be credited against the final bill and ensures that expert testimony and analysis are prioritized.

All consultations, meetings, investigations, including accident investigation and collision analysis, site assessments, report preparation, photography, 3D imaging, inspections, research, analysis, calculations, diagramming, or other similar work will be billed at $250.00 per hour, which may also include expert testimony if required.

A full eight-hour day is charged at the normal rate for court appearances ($1800.00 per day), as the day must be blocked out. If we travel to a trial location and must standby for more than one day, we will endeavor to spend that time in pre-trial preparation, including crucial tasks such as accident investigation and collision analysis. You will be billed an eight-hour minimum for each day of trial standby time. A cancellation fee of 50% of the minimum fee may be charged if cancellation or postponement occurs less than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance, which could impact the availability of expert testimony.

A four-hour minimum ($900) is charged for deposition testimony related to accident investigation and collision analysis. Should the deposition time extend beyond the four-hour minimum, time will be rounded to the nearest quarter hour. Deposition travel time is calculated portal-to-portal at the basic hourly rate. If it is requested that we travel to the deposition location, the requesting attorney is responsible for travel time unless he has arranged for retaining counsel to pay the travel fee. The retaining attorney is charged for the time required to read and sign the expert testimony.

The vehicle airbag module download is available at a flat rate of $500.00, which is essential for accident investigation and collision analysis, providing critical data for expert testimony.

Additional fees may apply for specialized equipment, resources, contracted service providers, or assistant personnel related to accident investigation and collision analysis. The need for any such equipment, resources, services, or personnel, and the associated fee(s) will be discussed with the client prior to the expenditure of funds. Travel time is billed at $150.00 per hour. Associated travel expenditures (airfare, lodging, meals, rental car and fuel, tolls, parking, etc.) are billed at actual cost. Travel by personal auto, in addition to the expert testimony needs, will be addressed as necessary.