Propane Accident Reconstruction Services, L.L.C., provides litigation support and consulting services where propane may have been involved in an accident. The founder, Gary Maul has over 34 years experience in servicing the propane needs of commercial, domestic, and farm accounts. Mr. Maul stays current on the customs and practices of propane companies by continuing to work part time for a retail propane company. Mr. Maul has trained personnel on Gas Check, leak test, OSHA/ DOT regulations, CETP basic principles and practices, CETP propane delivery, installations, and basic service.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: 6.0 CETP Appliance installation, 2009
DOT Hazard training, initial 1993, most recent 2009
1.0 CETP Basic Principles and Practices, 2006
2.0 CETP Propane Delivery Operations, 2006
2.1 CETP Propane Delivery Operations, 2006
NPGA Gas Check, 1988
LP1 Basic service and delivery, 1987
LP Gas Liquid Transfer Systems, 1987
LP Gas Liquid and Vapor Distribution, 1987
LP Gas Tank, Cylinders and Equipment, 1987
LP Gas Transportation and Delivery, 1987
LP Gas Operations and Safety, 1987
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Colorado Propane Gas Association
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 26
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Industry Customs and Practices of Propane Companies
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 60
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 9
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 10-26-2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 2
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 7
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, site inspections, reports, litigation support
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $150.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $200.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel time is at $150.00 per hour from PARS office to location, expenses are at incurred cost, personal car usage is at current IRS rate.
