Gerald McDevitt provides forensic collision reconstruction, expert witness testimony, and courtroom analysis with more than 32 years of experience in state, federal, and military courts. Based in the Charleston, South Carolina area and available nationwide.
About
Gerald C. McDevitt is a forensic reconstruction and forensic mapping expert with more than 32 years of professional experience, qualified and accepted as an expert witness in state courts across multiple jurisdictions, in United States District Courts, and in United States military courts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He has been qualified and accepted as an expert witness in the disciplines of traffic collision reconstruction, forensic mapping, and emergency vehicle operations, His methodology is developed to meet Daubert and Frye admissibility standards, and he has been qualified and accepted as an expert witness in state, federal, and United States military courts.
To deliver precise, scientifically defensible forensic reconstruction and mapping services that withstand the highest levels of judicial scrutiny. Every analysis is grounded in validated scientific principles and documented with the most advanced technology available.
To be the reconstruction expert that attorneys, insurers, and military prosecutors trust when the stakes are highest — combining 32+ years of field experience with cutting-edge LiDAR, Emlid RS3 GNSS, and 3D forensic technology to set the standard for accuracy and reliability in this profession.
Gerald McDevitt provides forensic reconstruction services for UCMJ court-martial proceedings, supporting both trial counsel and defense counsel.
Fatal Collision Reconstructions
Serious Injury Investigations
Years of Experience
Years of Courtroom Testimony
Services
Reconstruction of auto, motorcycle, commercial, and pedestrian collisions.
Precise scene documentation using Recon3D LiDAR scanning, Emlid RS3 GNSS, and advanced surveying tools.
Gerald McDevitt performs EDR crash data analysis to determine pre-impact conditions and vehicle dynamics.
Qualified expert witness services for deposition and trial in state, federal, and military courts.
Gerald McDevitt develops forensic animations and crash simulations to support complex case presentation.
Technology
Gerald McDevitt utilizes advanced technology including Recon3D LiDAR scanning, Total Station surveying, Emlid RS3 GNSS mapping, Autel EVO II Pro RTK V3 drone, and crash data retrieval systems to support accurate and defensible reconstruction analysis.
Recon3D is an iOS-based LiDAR scanning application used for fast, high-precision 3D documentation of vehicles (interior and exterior), rooms, buildings, and limited-range scene elements. It provides detailed, court-ready 3D models using the LiDAR sensor built into Apple devices.
Gerald McDevitt conducts scene surveys using a reflectorless total station, maintained and calibrated to manufacturer specification. Reflectorless measurement allows survey work to be completed quickly and accurately without placing personnel in the roadway.
The Autel EVO II Pro RTK V3 drone provides RTK-enabled aerial photogrammetry for scene mapping, orthomosaic generation, and 3D point cloud creation — producing forensic-grade aerial documentation suitable for courtroom presentation.
Case Experience
Gerald McDevitt has extensive experience across a wide range of collision and forensic investigation scenarios. His casework includes vehicular homicide, DUI-related collisions, automobile–pedestrian impacts, commercial vehicle incidents, motorcycles, bicycles, and specialized investigations involving marine craft and post-blast scenes.
Each case is analyzed using scientifically accepted methodologies and documented with precision to support litigation, expert testimony, and defensible findings.
Discuss your case directly with Gerald McDevitt for a confidential consultation. All inquiries are handled personally and confidentially.
(843) 343-4542
gerry@mda-recon.com
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