Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC

Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLCBodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLCBodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC

(661)233-6767

Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC

Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLCBodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLCBodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC

(661)233-6767

What We Investigate

Did this collision occur as stated? Is this case insurance fraud?

We will investigate the damage and the statements to determine if they match.  In most cases we are able to determine if the collision was a parked and unoccupied vehicle being collided into or if the vehicle was in motion at the time of the collision.

Event Data Recorder

Using the BOSCH Crash Data Retrieval program we are able to access the Event Data Recorder for most vehicles. 

(There are a limited number of vehicles which are not supported by the BOSCH software)

Collision Reconsrtuction

We have the ability to reconstruct a collision to determine the pre-impact speeds.  We help to determine the cause of a collision and determine if either of the parties could have taken actions to avoid or minimize the collision.  



Physical Inspections

We are available to do physical inspections of the vehicles involved in the collision as well as the scene of the collision.   



Court

We are available for deposition and courtroom testimony for any case we work.


We apply the highest level of ethics and will not give an opinion we are unable to testify to later.

Reports

 We provide verbal and/or written reports of our investigation.  Our reports detail our findings in a way which is easy to understand. The reports will document our review of presented material and an analysis of the information.  They will include a conclusion aimed at answering the initial questions of the collision.   

Who should I choose? Engineer vs Law Enforcement professional

When looking to have a traffic collision reconstructed there are many options to consider.  One of the biggest is whether to use someone with an engineering background or a law enforcement background.  While an engineer has experience working on cases they have been hired for, they do not always understand the application of the laws and the collision scenes in the same way a law enforcement professional would. A law enforcement professional has field experience at traffic collision scenes while the vehicles are still on site and have talked to the drivers along with witnesses immediately following a collision.  Both engineers and law enforcement professionals use the same mathematical equations and the same computer programs. The difference comes down to field experience.

About Ryan

Ryan Bodily is the lead consultant.  Ryan is currently a Sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, having promoted in April 2020.  Prior to this promotion Ryan was a Vehicular Homicide Detective for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  He has been in Law Enforcement for over 25 years with an emphasis in traffic for 17 of those years.   He has investigated thousands of traffic collisions during his career.  These investigations include field work and report review.   From October 2015 to April 2020, he has been the lead investigator of 102 fatal traffic collisions of which 65 have led to criminal prosecution.  Ryan is a Bosch certified technician for the imaging of a vehicle's Event Data Recorder.  He is also certified to analyze the report produced by the software.  Ryan has over 500 hours of California P.O.S.T. approved training classes regarding the subject of Traffic Collision Investigation and DUI Investigation.  These classes include Basic Traffic Investigation, Intermediate Traffic Investigation, Advanced Traffic Investigation, Traffic Reconstruction, Vehicle vs Pedestrian/Bicycle Reconstruction, Motor Vehicle Inspection, Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Technician and Analysis, DUI, Advanced Roadside Impairment, and Computerized Diagramming.

Ryan's Curriculum Vitae

CV (pdf)

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New Case Form

Please fill out the New Case Form and email it to new.cases@bodilysccr.com.  

If multiple emails are need to send pictures and other documents please attach the New Case Form to each email. 


new case form (docx)Download

Fee Schedule

Retainer

$1,000

We charge a retainer for all jobs.  This retainer is required prior to any work being initiated. This fee is due within 7 days of the case being accepted. The retainer will be credited against the final bill, if the time billed is less than 4 hours the remaining balanced will be returned in the form of a check. 

Collision Reconstruction / Investigation Fees

$250/hr

This covers the actual work done. The billing is calculated in 15-minute increments. 

This hourly rate includes

  • Collision Reconstruction
  • Report Writing
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Scene Inspection
  • Imaging of Air Bag Control Module
  • Analysis of Air Bag Control Module

And all other activities required to complete the investigation.

 
 

Expert Witness Fees

These fees are due the day of the deposition, trial or hearing. Travel fees apply.

Depositions / Trials / Court Hearings

$350/hr

The hourly fee does not apply to the court ordered lunch break but does apply to any other recesses throughout the day.  Hourly fees apply in 15-minute intervals after the 4 hour minimum.


Minimum Fee

$1,400

There is a minimum 4-hour appearance fee.

Cancellation

$700

If the deposition or trial is cancelled or continued prior to the experts scheduled arrival on the day of appearance, a minimum charge of 2 hours ($700) will be billed along with any travel fees prior to the cancelation.

Travel

Any work, including meetings and testimony, outside of the office.

Hourly Rate

$75/hr

Actual time travelling for Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC representative.  Billed in 15-minute increments. 

Mileage

$0.585

Actual mileage driven.


IRS standard mileage rate for 2022 is 58.5 cents per mile.


Flights / Hotels / Car Rental / Parking

Actual

All fees for travel out of the Southern California area will be billed at actual rates.  Rental car fees will include insurance and gas but will not include the $0.56 per mile charge.  Receipts for all flights, hotels and rental cars will be provided.  Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC reserves the right to book a rental car in the category of full size/mid-size or AWD/4WD depending on weather and location.

Miscellaneous Fees

Additional Fees

Actual

Additional fees may apply for specialized equipment, resources, contract service providers or assistant personnel. If the need for any additional fees associated to the investigation become necessary, they will be discussed with the client prior to the expenditure of funds. 


Fees for photographic printing, preparation of exhibits, outside testing or analysis are billed at actual cost.    

Retainer

$1,000.00
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Payment Terms

  • Invoices will be submitted on a regular basis, generally monthly.  Payment is due in full upon completion of case and receipt of final invoice.
  • Invoices that remain unpaid longer than thirty (30) days past the date on the invoice shall be charged interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (annual rate of 18%) unless arrangements in writing have been made.  This late fee only applies to the final invoice of the case. 
  • The case must be paid in full prior to any Expert Witness Testimony duties being performed.  Prepayment is required for court and deposition testimony on the day of service.
  • Payment for any service(s) provided by Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC is not dependent upon the findings rendered, nor upon the results of any legal action, mediation, arbitration , settlement, contractual or legal obligation of the client to others.
  • Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC reserves the right to change fees/rates and billing polices at any time and without notice.  However, once a case has been accepted, the billing and policies established at the time of case was accepted will remain in effect for the duration of the case.  Any changes in the billing policies will only affect new cases.
  • Checks can be made payable to Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC and mailed to 30261 Knight Court Tehachapi CA 93561.  Credit card payments are accepted on this website using PayPal. 

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Bodily's Traffic Collision Consulting and Reconstruction, LLC serving Los Angeles County, Kern County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Santa Barbra County, Ventura County, San Diego County, and Orange County .  We are also available throughout California and the western United States of America

30261 Knight Court Tehachapi CA, 93561, California 93534, United States

(661) 233-6767

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