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Additional Expenses

Billing Policies

A three-thousand dollar ($3000.00) non-refundable retainer is required for new cases and work is billed against the retainer. New cases are billed a one- time initiation fee for file preparation and maintenance. CSI submits invoices each month to reflect work completed and payment is due upon receipt.

Credit card authorization forms are available upon request. File materials will not be released until the invoices have been submitted and payment received. Past due balances will accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per year). CSI reserves the right to suspend work on any file with an outstanding balance. The retaining attorney (Client) is responsible for payment to Collision Specialists, Inc., not the retaining attorney’s client.

Testimony Policies

Depositions require a minimum four (4) hour appearance fee**. When opposing counsel requests to take CSI’s deposition, it will be the responsibility of opposing counsel to pay the appearance fees, in addition to any time that exceeds the four (4) hour minimum. In the event that the opposing counsel fails to pay the submitted invoices in a timely manner, the retaining attorney (Client) will be responsible for the outstanding fees. CSI reserves the right to request appearance fees prior to the seating of the deposition. CSI utilizes our office for deposition appearances, however, if travel is required, opposing counsel will be responsible for all additional expenses unless prior agreements have been made. Clients of CSI are responsible for times in preparation for testimony, CAD personnel present, as well as the reading and signing of testimony. Client agrees to keep CSI updated on any scheduling orders and no testimony appearances will be scheduled on files which have an outstanding balance. Client further agrees not to identify CSI, unless authorization has been provided. During trial, mediation and hearing appearances, the day rate will be incorporated since the entire day will be blocked off of our calendar to eliminate scheduling conflicts.

Evidence Storage Policies

Collision Specialists, Inc. utilizes a climate-controlled, secured facility for the storage of collected evidence. Large items, such as bumpers, axles, tires, as well as smaller items are logged into our system and secured for the duration of the file. Maintenance will be billed annually, and CSI will maintain custody and control of collected evidence for seven (7) years, or until the file is closed. CSI will notify the retaining attorney (Client) once the maintenance duration has expired, and the respected evidence will be documented and destroyed.

Reports

Collision Specialists, Inc. is not in the practice of preparing written reports unless meeting the requirements of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The mere sharing of information with CSI by a potential client shall not obligate CSI to potential client or prevent CSI from contracting with other parties to the matter in the event that potential client elects not to retain CSI, including a signed agreement and retainer.