Automobile, truck, bus, train, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident reconstructions. Occupant dynamics, seat belts, air bags, vehicle crashworthiness, product liability, human factors, collision causation, avoidance & prevention.
Mr. Gayner has over 20 years of accident reconstruction experience with approximately 1000 cases. He has testified more than 150 times as an expert witness throughout California and the United States. Mr. Gayner holds a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1988).
Typical case retention includes: accident report & document review, vehicle & scene inspections, photographic documentation, reconstruction analysis, discovery assistance & review, exhibit preparation, deposition & trial testimony.
Rates:
$225/hour for case work
$325/hour for testimony
Civil & Criminal Cases. Plaintiff or Defense.
Neutral Expert services are also available for ADR.
Preliminary Case Reviews are available for a flat rate.
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Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, 1988
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society of Automotive Engineers
Society of Accident Reconstructionists
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teaching Assistant, UCSB Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
California Association of Licensed Investigators, Accident Reconstruction Seminar Presentation
Extensive Courtroom 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: Approximately 1000
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Accident Reconstruction, occupant kinematics and dynamics, restraint systems (seat belts and airbags), biomechanics, human factors.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50 percent
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50 percent
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 100
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 50 trials and arbitrations
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approximately 50
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Twenty-one
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Witness Testimony & Neutral Expert Mediations: Including Case Analysis and Consultations, Expert Reports, Vehicle Inspections, Site Inspections, Exhibit Preparation, Photography
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $225
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $225
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $325
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $325
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel $225/hour (w/adjustments based on distance)
Technical Support $95/hour
Mileage $0.75/mile
Photos $1.50/each
Other Expenses Cost plus 10%
