Daniel W. Vomhof III

Mr. Daniel W. Vomhof III

Expert Witness Services, Inc.
8387 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Office: 619-464-3477
Fax: 619-464-2206
Introduction

Mr. Vomhof is an ACTAR certified accident reconstructionist, with experience in auto, bicycle, pedestrian and motorcycle collisions. He has specialized in "Who had the green" determination in traffic signal cases. His mission is to provide an accurate assessment of collisions, circumstances, and facts to clients, to enable them to make informed decisions about their case.

Mr. Vomhof has reconstructed numerous accidents, and has over 1,000 hours in case preparation. His experience includes over twenty years of forensic consulting, and over a 3,000 of hours of Accident Investigation/Reconstruction specific training.


Areas of Expertise
  • Accident Investigation
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Automotive
  • Traffic/Highway Safety

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, Bachelor of Science - Engineering, Associate of Science - Engineering, Associate of Science - Surveying, Engineering EIT - CA.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society of Automotive Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, Washington Association of Technical Accident Investigators, South Carolina Accident Reconstruction Speacialists, Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators, National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and Investigators
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: College Algebra - Coleman College - 1994-1996.
Presentations at Accident Investigation conferecences on Traffic Signal Timing, Crush Energy calculations, and availability of Crash data
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: 100+, 88 signal timing evaluations 1997-2020
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Accident Investigation/Reconstruction, Signal Timing - Who had the green determination, Slip/Trip/Fall, Sound Level Measurement
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 55
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 45
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 6+
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: February, 2010
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 6+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 6+
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1981
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, site examination, accident investigation, accident reconstruction, Traffic Signal Timing review
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $275.00/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $275.00/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $325.00/hour in our office, $375.00/hour out of office
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $325.00/hour in our office, $375.00/hour out of office
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Out of pocket costs billed directly, rental car costs, Photographs depending on number and format. Client pays airfare and lodging directly.

Mileage, internal copy fees, etc. are part of the hourly charge.

References

References upon request.