Robert Bennett :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

Robert Bennett is an ACTAR-accredited accident reconstruction expert with over 26 years of experience in traffic collision investigations. He specializes in Passenger Vehicle, Pedestrian & Bicycle Crash investigations, Crash Data Retrieval, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Accidents, Forensic Mapping, Motorcycle Crashes, 3D Mapping and more.

With over 23 years of law enforcement experience with the New York State Police and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work as an expert witness. His background includes 18 years as an accident reconstructionist, serving as the Unit Coordinator for the New York State Police, Troop C Collision Reconstruction Unit for 10 years. He has investigated thousands of cases and has testified numerous times as an expert witness in both civil and criminal cases. Robert has completed over 2000 hours of additional training in Accident Reconstruction.

Areas of Expertise

Accident Investigation
Accident Reconstruction
Bicycle
Black Box/Data Recorder
Infotainment & Telematics Systems
Motorcycles
Personal Injury
Railroad

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: - ACTAR #2897
- Canisius College - Buffalo, New York Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology
- Canisius College - Buffalo, New York - Certificate - Criminal Justice

Please see CV for an extensive list of certifications and accreditations.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:: A: - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Member
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS) - Member
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: - Collision Investigator - Instructor
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety Course - Instructor
- NYSP In-service Training - Presenter

Please see CV for an extensive list of teaching & speaking experience.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain): A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?: A: Over 100 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: Accident Reconstruction
Criminal Murder Cases with the Desoto Sheriff's Dept
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?: A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?: A: 40 occasions
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?: A: Over 40 times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?: A: Over 14 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: Accident Investigation Consulting
Accident Reconstruction - crime scene analysis & mapping
Crash Data Retrieval
Animation
Expert Reports
Expert Testimony & Depositions
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: $300/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: $320/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: $375/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: $375/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.): A: Travel - $162.50/ hour
Support Staff - $205/hour
Rush Rate 1 - 25% increase of hourly rate for work requested less than 10 days prior to deadline
Rush Rate 2 - 50% increase of hourly rate for work requested less than 10 days prior to deadline

References

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