Expert Traffic Engineering Services

A copy of the complaint (if filed) will help us understand the general case facts. We can also use information contained in the complaint to determine whether we have any conflicts of interest with the parties involved. After reviewing the complaint and confirming no conflicts of interest, we may ask for more documents specific to the matter.

In many cases, yes. Pavement conditions are often repaired or overlaid before we are retained, so the evaluation relies on day-of-crash photographs and video, historical imagery, and agency records. When the condition still exists, a site inspection with measurements is valuable, and we will recommend one.

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  The timeframe will vary depending on case specifics; however, we can generally provide a preliminary opinion within two weeks, and sometimes sooner.
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Yes. We will review an expert’s opinion, evaluate their methodologies, and rebut specific aspects of their opinions, as appropriate.

Yes, we will provide exhibits as appropriate based on available evidence and industry standards.

We are often retained on the same cases as accident reconstructionists; however, our evaluations are generally unrelated. Accident reconstructionists focus on how a collision occurred and what occurred during the collision, while we focus on the condition of the roadway and who was responsible for it. Where scaled site data is needed, we often work with the reconstructionist to obtain it.

Yes. We are retained by plaintiffs and by defendants, including public agencies, contractors, and construction inspection and management consultants. Our evaluation follows the same method regardless of who retains us.