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Investigation and Reconstruction Tasks: Accident Investigation Accident scene location and inspection Scene survey Vehicle location and inspections Vehicle mapping for detailed crush measurements Driver/Passenger Investigation Witness Interviews Accident Analysis Speed and velocity calculations Vehicle Dynamics Product information Investigation Research Gathering of Factual Documents, including incident reports, driver’s records and photographs Background research Litigation Services Reports and Presentations Demonstrative Evidence Preparation Coordination of Experts Vehicle/Evidence Services Vehicle/evidence storage Set up for inspections
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DER Consulting, Inc. |
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DER Consulting, Inc. is a licensed Private Investigation firm pursuant to the laws of South Carolina and regulated by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. DER specializes in automobile accident investigation, reconstruction and related litigation services. The company serves law firms and clients around the state, other southeastern states, across the country as well as international firms. DER Consulting also markets its services to automobile manufacturers, insurance companies and other automotive consultants. |
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DER Consulting is the product of 13 years of dedication, experience and education to develop a superior group of products to serve the Automotive Products Liability legal and insurance industries. Accident Investigation, Litigation Services and Vehicle/Evidence Handling are all critical aspects of these cases. Let us get started on your case. |
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DER Consulting, Inc. PO Box 345, Columbia, SC 29202-0345 Phone: 803-779-3003 Fax: 803-779-3006
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Accident Investigation and Reconstruction ServicesWhen an automobile accident occurs, there are three typical elements (vehicle, driver and scene). In many cases, witnesses are present and create an additional element to be considered when trying to find out what happened in the crash. Gathering the data that is available from these elements is the primary service product offered by DER Consulting. Standardized, professionally accepted methods of gathering and documenting this critical evidence are important to everyone working on a case. Avoiding issues of spoliation is equally critical. Getting started early and completing these tasks in a timely manner help to insure that the evidence is preserved. When the investigation is complete, the evidence will be preserved in such a method that it can be relied upon by testifying experts or other consultants. VehiclesVehicle inspections are critical events in product liability and wreck cases. This is the key piece of evidence of the case. Documenting this key piece of evidence is vital. DER Consulting can locate and inspect vehicles. Data is collected by proven industry standards and methods. Damage patterns, material fractures and component inspections are performed to gather this critical evidence. These specific objectives are all part of a thorough inspection that details the evidence available on the vehicle and helps with preservation of the vehicle to avoid or prepare for potential evidence of spoliation. Drivers and WitnessesInterviewing the drivers is often left to the investigator. For certain cases this information can be vital. Interviewing drivers of adverse vehicles gives a perspective all parties involved must know. It is also crucial to gather the available background information regarding the driver(s). This often is enlightening information about how the accident took place. The same holds true for witnesses. Accident ScenesPrompt and thorough scene inspections are sometimes the most crucial in automobile cases. This is the one piece of evidence that is typically out of control of any of the parties. Therefore, an accident scene can be altered and evidence destroyed without any notice. DER Consulting can get to the accident scene and document all the available evidence. Using a standardized method permits other consultants to rely upon the data in forming their opinions. DER Consulting has a range of tools and software for handling the scene data and presenting it in a way that is useful to the client. From digital photography, digital videos and measurement tools of all kinds, DER Consulting can already preserve vital evidence. Through the use of Vista FX, DER Consulting can draw and animate an accident scene with the same type of vehicles. DER Consulting has established contacts with retired accident reconstructionists from the South Carolina Highway Patrol and licensed South Carolina surveyors that use infrared and laser measuring equipment to accurately document an accident scene (which can also be used for vehicles). Information Services Information you can use. This means clear and concise reports with results organized to your standards and specifications. Integrated Services: Many of these tasks over-lap. Why use another service? Turnkey is the construction term. Full service investigation is what it means. Confidentiality is vital. First of all, as a licensed Private Investigation firm, we are regulated by SLED. They require a high level of confidentiality between the investigator and client. We take extra measures to make sure your confidential information is well protected. We prefer to hand deliver information and reports when available. We make every effort to minimize the exposure of critical data to the internet. Local and Personal: When searching for Information Service providers, many organizations are simply pushed off to an internet site so they can do their own searches. They provide no guidance or knowledge. We are here to help with the searches and provide some feedback about other similar circumstances you face in your industry. Red Flag Service: We know this type of information is critical. If we obtain critical information about one of your subjects, you are notified immediately. A report will be provided the same business day unless time prohibits. Customized and Cost Effective: We scale our services to what the client needs. This allows us to lower our per subject prices. In some cases, we can perform screenings for as low as $15.00 per person. Personal Background Checks· Criminal Records (County, State, and National) · Drivers Records · Sex Offender Registry (State and National) · Civil Records (State and Federal) · Bankruptcy RecordsProcess Service· $45.00 for in town service · $45.00 per hour for out-of-town service *Location of witnesses additional chargeResearch· Internet Research · Court Records Review · Government Agency Data · FOIA Requested Information · Libraries and ArchivesCorporate Records Search· Registered Agent · Corporate Filings & UCC Securities · Duns Report · Court Records searches (Bankruptcy, Federal & State) · Property Ownership (Land, buildings, vehicles and assets)
Litigation ServicesPresentations: Case evaluations, conferences, presentations or ADR events have become tools to communicate the facts of automotive cases. DER Consulting has had over ten years experience in planning and preparing for these events. If DER Consulting handled the investigation, the firm can easily prepare that information to be provided in a manner requested by the client for such meetings. Such data is easily communicated through such presentations with photographs, maps and other images. Vehicle and Evidence Storage: Proper preservation of the automobile or other evidence related to the matter is critical to perform proper inspections, gather important/accurate data and avoid spoliation allegations. DER Consulting has a secure location for storage of vehicles. We are currently working with the property owner regarding improvements that will make this facility much more useful for such inspections. Our plans include improved lighting, lifts and oversized bays so access to the vehicle is maximized. Indoor and outdoor storage is available depending on the issues, budget and necessity of storage condition. DER can also contract with local companies for such cases needing climate controlled facilities.
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