Tammy Hollifield

May 31, 2025

Working with Rob Usry and his team was a great experience. They took the time to answer all our questions about my husband's worker's comp case and did everything they could to make the process as easy for us as possible. We would highly recommend them for your legal needs.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

Mr. Usry and his staff are wonderful to work with. I reached out for advice when a recent accident caused damage to my house and car. They answered all my questions and explained all my options. They have the knowledge and haven't forgotten how to treat people with kindness and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

I used this firm to help with a workman's comp dispute. We started the process on February 1, 2023 and had a settlement agreement by August 22, 2023. I found the office staff to be friendly and more than capable to answer my questions and guide me through this process. Pam Worley and Rose Fagan sent prompt emails letting me know what I needed to do and the status of the claim. Mr. Rob Usry was patient and called personally to let me know what was happening and what the next step would be. He negotiated well with the Workman's Comp legal team and reached a fair agreement. If you are looking for an attorney that communicates well, is friendly, and will work in you behalf, I strongly recommend Holland & Usry, P.A.

Randall Garrett

May 13, 2025

I got hurt on the job in Gaffney SC. I saw rather quickly that I was going to need help. Rob Usry was referred by a friend who had a great experience with their services. So I contacted them and it was the best move I could have ever made. Rob and his staff were amazing they treated me and my wife like family. They left no stone unturned while working on my case and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Rob Usry and his team to anyone who is in need of a lawyer in the upstate. They are the best in the business.

Vickie Alumbaugh

May 3, 2025

Rob Ursy PA and Rose Fagan did a wonderful job with my workmen compensation case. I slipped at my work in Spartanburg, SC. I was treated respectfully and that I was important. They helped me communicate with workmen compensation to get a case the right way. Communicate with opposing counsel. An settlement was offered. Ultimately, I settled with workmen compensation insurance thru my work. The settlement was for good bit more than was originally offered. I am glad I got what I needed to get my injury repaired. Thank you!!

Jason Wines

March 25, 2025

I had a great experience.The staff really goes the extra mile to serv you and your needs. When ever I need the help of a trusted law firm I will always turn to them.

Wendie Lawson

March 7, 2025

Seeking help from an attorney was not on my radar when I was injured at work. Unfortunately, workers compensation became a barrier between me and the treatment I needed. Months battling workers compensation, being questioned relentlessly and then rejected, I contacted Holland & Usry, P.A. Mr. Usry and his team went to bat for me and I received the necessary treatment I needed, in addition to medical bills being paid. Workers compensation is a bear to deal with. If not for Mr. Usry and Rose, I would still be in a needless and stressful battle with them - this I am sure! I am extremely grateful for the honesty, integrity and compassion given me from this group! My journey is still in motion and Mr. Usry and Rose are taking care of business! Wendie Lawson I

Marilyn Anderson

February 20, 2025

My husband and I were victims of a hit and run accident about a year ago, My husband suffered a cracked clavicle and deep bruises to both knees, my injuries required a session of physical therapy. We had never been in an accident, and we felt victimized - our car was totaled, and we both suffered panful injuries. Following advice of friends and family, we decided to consult an attorney. Rob Usry was highly recommended, and we decided to ask him to represent us. Rob and his staff - Rose and Pam - were professional, thorough and supportive . They walked us through every step of the way. Since my husband and i are senior citizens with little experience with lawsuits, and unreliable computer skills, we needed help. Rose patiently answered our question and coached us along through computer glitches. Pam would organize and evaluate the seemingly endless maze of medical bills. When it came time to dicker with with insurance companies, Rob was the persistent master of negotiations, and we are very happy with the outcomes of our case. We are thankful to Rob Usry , Attorney At Law. and his staff, and highly recommend them to help you find the answers to the question - I Just Got In a South Carolina Car Accident. Now What.?

What You Need to Know About Accident Reconstruction Experts, a/k/a Private Crash Investigators, in Severe South Carolina Car, Motorcycle, and Semi-Trailer Accidents

Rob Usry

December 4, 2020

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Tractor-Trailer Accidents

What You Need to Know About Accident Reconstruction Experts, a/k/a Private Crash Investigators, in Severe South Carolina Car, Motorcycle, and Semi-Trailer Accidents

Part of being a good Spartanburg, South Carolina car, motorcycle and tractor-trailer accident injury attorney is knowing that sometimes, you just don’t know it all. For some extremely serious traffic accidents, sometimes the police who investigate them don’t know it all, either.

When we need extra help proving the cause or severity of your crash, we call an accident reconstruction expert, traffic accident reconstruction engineer, or private crash investigator. They all mean the same thing, so I’ll tell you the basics of what you need to know about them.

For other questions about your South Carolina car accident case and how it works, check out my FREE BOOK on crash cases which I wrote as a service for folks like you. Or better yet, schedule a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC car and motorcycle accident attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

Typical Cases That Might Need an Accident Reconstruction Expert

When hired, we consider an accident reconstructionist in cases involving:

Severe injuries or wrongful death where liability, or fault for the crash, is hotly contested. This can especially include motorcycle accidents, since we’ve often got to overcome “unjustified biker bias” to convince a highly skeptical, tightfisted insurance company adjuster to pay.
Traumatic brain injury, or where the victim is knocked unconscious at impact (which is a telling sign of at least a concussion) and doesn’t remember the accident.
Some semi-trailer cases, because these hard-nosed trucking companies and their own insurance companies fight so hard against these cases, they may already have experts lined up against you.

If your case might require an accident reconstructionist, critical evidence may be disappearing. You need to act fast to preserve your rights. You can contact us with a live chat, fill out a Get Help Now form, or call toll-free at (864) 582-0416.

What an Accident Reconstructionist Does

The most important thing these experts have done in our car, motorcycle, and semi-truck accident cases around Spartanburg is:

Estimate the speed of vehicles before and after impact.
Pinpoint the impact location of the vehicles.
Present the angle of impact where the vehicles struck each other.

That requires them to do extensive investigation and perform calculations that only they know how to do—that’s why they’re the experts and we’re not. Here’s what an accident reconstruction expert does, but we’re only scratching the surface:

Inspect the vehicles. This can yield vital information about how the vehicles crushed against each other, helping to prove the angle and location of the impact.
Preserve evidence. The expert is an independent source who documents the accident with tons of pictures of the vehicles and the scene to cover every available aspect of the wreck.
Measure skid marks. These yield critical calculations related to whether brakes got hit in time, whether the brakes worked, or whether they never got applied at all.
Perform a “black box” analysis. The accident reconstruction expert knows how to extract information from event data recorders in many cars and virtually all semi-trucks. These computers known as the “black box” can yield vital information about the impact like speed and whether the driver hit the brakes. Evidence from the black box can be highly useful—if it doesn’t disappear. That’s yet another reason to act fast in a serious car, motorcycle, or tractor-trailer accident.
Create diagrams or even computer animations to illustrate how the crash happened. Seeing is believing, and this brilliant use of technology by a qualified expert can make all the difference in your case.

Since they’re called experts, not just anyone can do the job. Let’s see who an accident reconstructionist is.

Accident Reconstruction Expert Qualifications

There are two basic requirements for an expert, and then a couple of my own. At a minimum, an accident reconstructionist should either be:

A former police officer with extensive traffic accident investigation experience, preferably a former South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper trained by the MAIT unit with experience investigating crashes, or
An engineer.

The qualification I require is that they’re honest. An expert who just tells me what I want to know is a hired gun. When a hired gun gets smoked out by the other side, it can kill your case.

For motorcycle crashes, I want an accident reconstruction expert who rides, so he can personally identify with the unique pressures and unfair disadvantages faced by motorcycle riders—especially the faulty “I couldn’t see you” defense.

I’m sensing your next question that you’re right to ask: how much does it cost? Good news. Read on.

The Cost of an Accident Reconstructionist Isn’t Your Present Concern

I’ll end your worries here. If Holland & Usry has your case, you don’t pay for an accident reconstructionist out of your pocket. As part of your contingency fee arrangement, your accident attorneys pay those costs for you. We get reimbursed from your settlement at the end of the case.

This is a lucky deal for you—these experts are well paid because the work they do is critical. Generally, they get paid an hourly fee. In most cases, their bill runs into thousands of dollars. That’s why it’s vital for you to hire a lawyer you trust to find an expert you both trust who’s qualified, highly skilled, and a solid witness—all of which makes him or her worth their weight in gold.

To get started finding an accident reconstructionist or just answer any questions you have about your car, motorcycle, or 18-wheeler accident, you can contact us with a live chat, fill out a Get Help Now form, or call us in Spartanburg toll-free at (864) 582-0416. You can also schedule a FREE*, EASY strategy session.

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