Rev 09/01/2026

Our straightforward fee structure leaves no questions or hidden fees, allowing us the flexibility to work with our clients to reach a satisfactory price without sacrificing quality reconstruction services.

Retainer/listing fees are $2,500 for each case. Once retained/listed, you may cancel our services, but you will remain responsible for the retainer/listing fee. We are retained and you agree to this structure only after we receive an email stating “we are retaining the services of M-CRASH Group, LLC.” If you list us without permission, you will be invoiced the retainer/listing fee.

$2,500 minimum case fee.
$500 equipment/technology fee will be incurred on each case.
$250 per hour reconstruction fee for cases when retained before filing.
o   $325 per hour for any case with a deadline due within three months.
o   $325 per hour for weekend scheduling.
$275 per hour injury analysis for cases when retained before filing or over three months from end of discovery.
o $350 per hour for any case with a deadline due within three months.
o $350 per hour for weekend scheduling.
Testimony (all court & virtual/Zoom deposition): $350/hour, minimum two hours.
All in-person depositions: $450/hour, minimum two hours.
Any inspection/download is a minimum $1,000 or charged on reconstruction hourly rate whichever is higher.
Laser scans, animations, and other advanced services may require additional fees.

Some expenses may be prebilled – overnight travel, traveling out of state etc.

Requests for service that require action within two weeks will incur additional “rush” fees for rapid response.

If we are not provided data within a reasonable time of a deadline (report deadline, testimony date, etc.), we reserve the right to withdraw from the case and/or cancel the deadline. Client is still responsible for any and all fees.

Due to the nature of specific cases, some regular services may incur additional fees outside the scope of the normal structure listed above.

Sub-contracted/Contracted services charged dollar for dollar reimbursement.

If previous financial difficulties have been identified, you may be required to pre-pay for services.
You are retaining/listing M-CRASH Group, LLC (MCG), not your client. You are responsible for all invoices, not your client.

Travel (non-overnight travel)

Time: Above fees include travel time, charged one-way only for the longest trip.

Mileage: No mileage charges.

Meals: No additional charges for meals unless overnight. Any day over eight hours time involved is considered overnight.

Lodging: Reimbursed dollar for dollar, no extra fees applied by MCG.

Rental Cars: Reimbursed dollar for dollar, no extra fees applied by MCG.

Airfare and Fees: Reimbursed dollar for dollar, no extra fees applied by MCG.

Additional Expense: Reimbursed dollar for dollar.

Travel (overnight)

Overnight travel will be quoted on a case-by-case basis to ensure rates are mutually acceptable for both parties.

Sub-Contracting

We may need to sub-contract for certain services at times. Those costs are not included in the above fees schedule. If the need to sub-contract for a service should present itself, charges will be dollar for dollar reimbursement.

*All basic procedures, (photographs, scene measurements, basic diagramming, drag factor testing, vehicle inspection and related procedures etc.) and any advanced procedures (animation, computer diagramming, research, testing, vehicle inspections, electronic measuring of scenes etc.) are considered a part of our standard investigation and are included in the hourly rate.

Retainer/Listing Fee Agreement

Thank you for choosing M-CRASH Group, LLC to assist in your case investigation! We see what others miss! Unfortunately, due to the actions of a few firms, we have been forced to implement a retaining/listing agreement. So we can set common expectations, you agree to the following minimum requirements: 

Your firm agrees to this page and agrees to:

Understand that MCG has a minimum case charge of $2,500, $500 which will go toward the equipment fee.

Remainder of the retaining fee will be “worked off” per MCG’s fee structure.
Understand that any “rush or short deadline” product will incur additional fees.
You may not list MCG without notifying M-CRASH Group, LLC and paying the retaining/listing fees as noted above.

Be responsive to requests from all MCG representatives.
Notify MCG immediately upon determining any and all scheduling orders and as soon as your firm is made aware of any deadlines MCG will be expected to meet.
Notify MCG, in writing via email, of any case closure. Your firm is responsible for final billing whenever it is received, even if the invoice is received after disbursement of funds.
Allow MCG to conduct investigation/reconstruction tasks as MCG deems necessary. If you do not allow us to conduct the investigation/reconstruction as above,

Your firm accepts full responsibility for any and all ramifications thereof.
MCG may have cause to remove itself from the case with no recourse from your firm. Upon removal, and payment of any additional fees incurred, MCG will supply your firm with the entire file and work product as possessed by MCG.

YOU will pay full invoices upon receipt unless other arrangements are previously agreed upon in writing via email. We are retained by you, not your client.

These minimum requirements will provide a basic comprehension of expectations so we can move forward in a productive and efficient manner. Failure to maintain these agreements may reduce the quality of MCG work product, increase the time required to produce the product, or both. Payment of the retaining/listing fee will indicate agreement to all conditions noted.

Hold Harmless:

Retaining party (and all related parties) agrees to hold harmless MCG and all of its subcontractors for any and all issues that arise out of work, or lack thereof. This includes, but is not limited to: work product, scheduling, hardware, software, testimony, availability, billing and invoicing, any and all written documents or verbal statements, and any and all results therefrom.

No party shall record any conversations without prior approval.

Retaining party (and all related parties) shall notify MCG immediately of the closure of a case, change in pertinent dates, or any condition that may affect the outcome of the case.

WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN A FAIR PRICE WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS. We will treat you fairly and earn your return business on every case.