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Daniel McLain

Traffic Collision Reconstructionist

Norco, CA27 years+ years experience
Accident Reconstruction – Traffic Collisions, Pedestrian and Motorcycle Incidents, and Crash Data Retrieval

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Professional Summary

Daniel McLain, ACTAR, FAA sUAV Pilot is a traffic collision reconstruction expert specializing in accident causation and analysis. With a career spanning law enforcement, accident investigation, and drone technology, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision dynamics, assessing crash data retrieval, and evaluating whether traffic enforcement standards were met.

Mr. McLain has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving vehicular manslaughter, insurance fraud, and multi-fatal collisions. His BS in Criminal Justice, along with certifications from the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and the FAA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving traffic accidents and enforcement.

Work Experience

Daniel McLain is the Owner and Principal at DHM Crash Consulting and Accident Reconstruction Services, LLC since September 2022 and serves as an Accident Reconstruction Expert at Kauderer & Associates, LLC since February 2023. He has extensive experience in accident reconstruction, having worked at Impact General, Inc. from January 2022 to February 2023, and has a long-standing career with multiple locations of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department from 1995 to 2022.

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Daniel McLain specializes in traffic collision reconstruction and accident investigation.

Best Use Cases

  • 1court testimony in traffic accident cases
  • 2consultation for accident reconstruction
  • 3training law enforcement on collision investigation

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Education

  • BS in Criminal Justice

    California Coast University · 2020

Licenses

  • Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)
  • sUAV (drone) pilot license by the Federal Aviation Administration
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