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Specialists in Accident & Collision
Investigations and Reconstruction
Member of the California
Association of Licensed Investigators
Licensed by the California Bureau
of Security & Investigative Services
Jen-Tel's Investigations & Services
Jen-Tel Investigations specializes in accident and collision investigations and reconstruction. Its founder, Jen Heckathorn, is a court certified expert in accident reconstruction. She is recognized as one of California's leading experts in this field. With over 20 years of law enforcement experience, countless training hours and numerous certifications in accident related matters, you can be sure that your case will be handled by highly trained, knowledgable professionals who are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of accident and collision investigations.
Specialists in Traffic Accident & Collision Investigations
Our accident and collision investigations are second to none. We offer expedient, professional and confidential service in all types of accident related investigatoins. All opinions are supported by qualified expert witness testimony. A typical collision investigation may include all of the following:
- Initial Consultation with Client (one hour free).
- Preliminary review of the case details & documentation.
- Scene Analysis, including measurements, photographs and video.
- Review and documentation of vehicle damage.
- Analysis of visibility, environment and weather conditions.
- Skid mark and road condition analysis.
- Digital reconstruction of the accident.
- Complete report detailing our findings of likely cause.
Jen-Tel's Other Investigations and Services
In addition to our accident and collision investigations, Jen-Tel also offers a wide range of other general and specialized investigations to meet your needs. They include, but are not limited to:
- Civil and Criminal Investigations
- Background Investigations
- Covert Surveillance Operations
- Post Collision Vehicle Inspection
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Process Serving
Whatever your investigative needs, Jen-Tel Investigations have the ability, training and expertise to handle your case. We pride ourselves in handling all cases with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality.
Fee Schedule
STANDARD HOURLY RATE: Five (5) hour minimum – travel time and mileage are an additional charge.
| Hourly Rate: | $65.00 per hour / per agent |
| Travel Time: | $65.00 per hour / per agent |
| Mileage: | $00.55 per mile |
| Expenses: | At Cost (Receipts will be provided) |
| Computer Analysis: | $250.00 per hour / per computer |
| Process Serving: | $40.00 Within Stanislaus County |
$50.00 + mileage Outside Stanislaus County |
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| Filing Fee: | $40.00 + mileage (mileage only if outside Stanislaus County) |
| Court Testimony: | $50.00 per hour / per agent |
| “RUSH CASES” – An additional 10% will be added to the total invoice. | |
FLAT RATE SURVEILLANCE: Travel time and mileage within a 50 mile radius, reports and film are included. Quote is for one investigator.
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| Activities Check: (you schedule days and time – 5 hours) | $350.00 |
| Standard: (Pre-scheduled one day – 8 hours) | $600.00 |
| Weekend: (Pre-scheduled one 8 hour day – SAT or SUN) | $700.00 |
Weekend: (Pre-scheduled two 8 hour days SAT and SUN) |
$1200.00 |
| Holiday: (Pre-scheduled one day – 8 hours) | $1000.00 |
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Licensed by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
California Investigators License: CA-PI #25614
