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Accident Reconstruction · Mobile Evidence

Was the Phone in Use at the Time of Impact?

Mobile device forensics for attorneys, insurers, and investigators who need defensible answers. We extract, analyze, and report on smartphone evidence to establish what happened — and when — in accident and collision cases.

When a collision occurs, the smartphones involved often contain the most revealing evidence in the entire case. The Waldrep Company conducts forensic examinations of mobile devices to determine whether a device was actively in use before, during, or after an accident — and to build a defensible record of that activity that holds up under legal scrutiny.

Using industry-leading tools including Cellebrite UFED and Magnet AXIOM, we extract and analyze call logs, text message activity, app usage, screen events, location artifacts, and other device data. Our findings are documented in professional expert reports built for litigation, insurance proceedings, and evidentiary review.

Every extraction follows forensically sound procedures designed to preserve the integrity of the original data and maintain an unbroken chain of custody from device intake through court presentation.

Evidence Sources

Smartphones (iOS and Android), tablets, wearables, vehicle-connected devices, and app-specific cloud data relevant to the incident.

  • Call logs and text activity timestamped to the accident window
  • App usage, screen interactions, and notification events
  • GPS artifacts, location history, and route reconstruction
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection records
  • Social media, messaging app, and navigation app activity
  • Deleted messages, cached data, and recovered artifacts
  • Device lock/unlock and screen-on events
  • Correlation with vehicle data, surveillance, and dispatch records
  • Forensically sound acquisition with write protection
  • Chain-of-custody documentation from intake to report
  • Court-ready expert report (Rule 26 / Daubert compliant)
  • Expert witness testimony for deposition and trial
17+
Years in Digital Forensics
200+
Cases Completed
100%
Chain of Custody Maintained
MCFE
Certified Forensic Examiner

Evidence That Answers the Hard Questions

Mobile device artifacts can place a driver's attention — or distraction — at the exact moment of impact. We extract that evidence and present it in a form courts and insurers can rely on.

Device Activity at Time of Impact

Analyze call logs, texts, app launches, screen events, and interaction timestamps to determine whether a device was actively in use in the moments surrounding the collision.

Defensible Digital Timeline

Correlate device data with the accident timeline — establishing communications, movements, and user actions before, during, and after the incident in a clear, court-ready sequence.

Location & Movement Analysis

Review GPS artifacts, app location data, Wi-Fi association history, and Bluetooth records to reconstruct a device's movement and proximity relative to the incident location.

Texting, Calling & App Review

Identify whether a driver was engaged with text messages, phone calls, social media, video apps, navigation, or other mobile activity relevant to distracted driving claims.

Deleted Data & Hidden Artifacts

Examine available artifacts for deleted communications, cached data, recent activity remnants, and other evidence that may be absent from a standard device review but recoverable through forensic analysis.

Expert Reporting & Testimony

Findings are documented in clear, professionally written forensic reports designed for legal review, litigation support, and admissibility challenges — backed by in-person deposition and trial testimony.

Transparent Pricing for Accident Cases

A written fee agreement is provided before any work begins. The initial consultation is always free. No surprises.

Analysis & Reporting
Evidence Analysis & Expert Report
from $375 / hour

  • In-depth analysis of extracted device artifacts
  • Timeline reconstruction and correlation with case evidence
  • Court-ready forensic report (Rule 26 / Daubert compliant)
  • Supporting exhibits, charts, and visual timelines
  • Report review session with retaining counsel

Billed hourly based on case scope and complexity. Fixed-fee options available for defined, straightforward matters.

Testimony
Deposition & Trial Testimony
from $450 / hour

  • Deposition testimony (4-hour minimum billing block)
  • Trial testimony billed from $500/hour
  • Pre-testimony prep session with retaining counsel
  • Rebuttal report support if opposing expert is retained
  • Available nationwide — expedited scheduling for urgent matters

Travel time billed at half-rate. Cancellations within 48 hours of scheduled testimony billed at 50% of reserved time.

Built for High-Stakes Accident Cases

The Waldrep Company works with legal professionals, insurers, and investigators who need mobile device evidence they can stand behind — in mediation, arbitration, and at trial.

Plaintiff Attorneys Build distracted driving claims on forensic evidence, not assumptions.
Defense Counsel Challenge opposing claims with an independent forensic review of the evidence.
Insurance Carriers Support liability determinations with objective, forensically documented device evidence.
Accident Reconstructionists Add mobile device data to reconstruction reports for a complete picture of driver behavior.
Law Firms & Paralegals Trusted partner for digital forensic analysis across your firm's personal injury docket.
Corporate Risk & Claims Teams Fleet accident and commercial vehicle matters where device evidence is critical to liability.

Need Mobile Evidence Examined for an Accident Case?

Contact The Waldrep Company for a confidential case consultation. We'll assess the evidence, outline a forensic approach, and provide a written fee estimate — no obligation.

Free initial consultation · Written fee agreement before any work begins · Nationwide availability