Ashton Collision|Reconstruction Technology L.L.C.

Fee Schedule

As of June 2007 - December 2007
Service Rate
Initial Consultation Free!
Retainer per case $1000.00
Case Review $300.00/case
Investigative, Research, Analysis, Photography, Reports, Reconstruction, & Travel (1 hour minimum) $125.00/hour
Field/Technical Assistant(s) (case dependent) $65.00/hour
Forensic Scene Documentation (3-person team & equipment) $250.00/hour
Computer Aided Diagramming $125.00/hour
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (drag factor) Testing $100.00/test
Trial and Deposition (6 hour minimum) * $125.00/hour
Film Processing, Rental Car, Airfare, Hotel, Parking, etc. At cost
Mileage 0.90/mile
Office Clerical Work/Technical Work/Administrative $50.00/hour
Trial Standby (Cincinnati Area) $200.00/day

A premium will be added for work required on weekends and/or holidays: Saturday +50%, Sunday and Holidays +100%

Note:
  • Time and mileage is billed portal to portal from the home office.
  • All times are rounded up to the nearest 1/10 hour.
  • Expenses may include, as necessary, use of special equipment and subcontract work. The client will be notified of unusual expense items.

* A cancellation fee of $500.00 may be charged if cancelled within 2 business days of the scheduled appearance date. If court appearance is by subpoena, one full day will be charged for each day, regardless of appearance time or length, or whether in fact an appearance is made unless cancellation of the appearance is received 2 weeks prior to trial start date.

Ashton Collision/Reconstruction Technology L.L.C. reserves the right to decline case work that may create a conflict of interest to Ashton Collision/Reconstruction Technology L.L.C.

Payment is due upon receipt of invoice(s). We reserve the right to discontinue further work if invoice balances are not paid within 45 days from the date of invoice. Balances not paid within forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice will be subject to a service charge of 10% of the total bill plus a $25.00 handling fee.

Returned checks will be assessed a $50.00 handling fee and a penalty equaling 10% of the total bill.