Closing Velocity is a premier accident reconstruction firm providing expert forensic analysis services to law firms and insurance companies. Specializing in vehicular and pedestrian collision investigations, the company stands out through its precise, timely, and court-tested methodologies, with a strong reputation for delivering organized and easy-to-follow expert reports.
Led by founder Michael Cowsert, an ACTAR-certified reconstructionist with 26 years of law enforcement experience, the firm combines deep technical expertise with real-world investigative insight. Having serviced over 300 cases in the past two years and testified multiple times as an expert witness, Closing Velocity is a trusted partner for clients primarily in the Midwest, though it serves clients nationwide. The team is highly trained in advanced data retrieval and analysis techniques, including drone-operated surveys and specialized instrumentation.
Services Offered
- Accident Reconstruction
- Crash Data Retrieval
- Crush Analysis
- Speed Analysis
- Motorcycle Collisions
- Commercial Vehicle Collisions
- Pedestrian Collisions
- DUI Related Collisions
- Rail Road Crossing Collisions
- Animation
- Analysis of Existing Reports
- Specialized Training
- Integrated Driver Research and Response (Perception/Delay)
- John Reid and Associates Criminal Interrogations
- CDR Technician and Analyst Certification
- Kinetic Energy Analysis
- Drone-Operated Survey Work
- Highway Railway Grade Crossing Collision Analysis
- Vericom Accelerometer Certification
Based in Elgin, Illinois, the firm serves clients across the United States, with a strong focus on the Midwest region. Michael Cowsert holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR #1383) and is certified by the State of Illinois, ensuring the highest standards of professional competency.
