Our experts employ a wide variety of advanced techniques when investigating a traffic accident to include, but not limited to, crash data retrieval (vehicle black box technology), total station survey mapping, aerial photogrammetry, and infotainment system data extractions. Our lead expert is a trainer of Crash Data Retrieval Technicians and has held an adjunct instructor position with Northwestern University’s Center for Public safety. Throughout the country, Crash Data Services, LLC has been a guest presenter on Insurance Fraud investigations and has authored several articles, including published works on EDR admissibility and proper EDR evidence collection in criminal, insurance, and tort liability investigations.

Litigation Support Services

Thousands of accidents occur throughout the United States every day. Effective accident reconstruction techniques help our experts determine if the actions of drivers, failures of equipment, or environmental factors played a role in a collision. Talk to our experts today. Plaintiff or insurance defense cases welcome. Free initial consultations available.

In addition to our expert witness services, our experts can produce a wide variety of courtroom illustrations, including large panoramic photographs, scale diagrams, scale 3D illustrations and 3D animated videos.

Effective accident reconstruction techniques help Shawn determine if the actions of drivers, failures of equipment, or environmental factors played a role in a collision. Shawn’s mix of practical experience and rigorous training make him an outstanding expert witness in the field of accident reconstruction. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety and is certified as an Accident Reconstructionist by the state of Illinois as well as the Accreditation for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). Shawn is a member of numerous professional associations, maintains continuing education, and is a licensed investigator.

With over 20 years of practical accident reconstruction experience as a law enforcement professional, he has testified in both criminal and civil proceedings and, while Shawn’s practice extends throughout the United States, he has extensive experience with Illinois Traffic Law. Shawn prides himself on developing informative conclusions based on peer-reviewed methodologies and his experience as an investigator.

Since 2007, Shawn has been a certified Crash Data Retrieval Technician and Analyst. He previously held an adjunct instructor position with Northwestern University’s Center for Public safety, and was the president of the Illinois Chapter of the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators. Shawn has authored several articles, including published works on Event Data Recorder (EDR) evidence, as well as Hyundai and Kia black box technology.