Summary of auto consultant expertise:

• Auto repair regulations
• Auto insurance claim process and regulations
• How the auto repair process should occur
• How the car insurance claim process should occur
• Expert testimony on auto repair shop-related issues
• Case analysis related to regulatory requirements
• Auditing of vehicle repairs to insure tracking with related document
• Technical support and how-to’s for repair facilities to get in compliance with regulations
• How to address consumer complaints against collision repairers and auto insurance companies
• Auto Insurer practices relating to collision repair including steering, capping and balance billing.
• Defense strategies in response to lawsuits and other litigation
• Case settlement strategies for automotive repair and car insurance related cases

• Determine if repair transaction was conducted in a lawful manner.
• For collision repair, Allen can provide insight as to whether was the transaction conducted in compliance with insurance code, automotive repair laws and regulations.
• Recommend how to resolve your consumer issues.
• Assist with car settlement negotiations.
• Assistance to counsel in support of automotive litigation.

How can Allen Wood assist your auto legal case and save you time and resources?

• Draw on a rich, unique knowledge of the automotive process with 30 years of experience in the industry working from all perspectives.
• Provide assistance with case development and strategies–he knows the in’s and out’s of the collision repair management and insurance claim process.
• Develop discovery strategies.
• Review pleadings and charges as related to evidence.
• Apply charges to current industry practices.
• Unique perspective as to application of laws and regulations relating to auto repair and your client.
• Formulate auto settlement strategies and develop automotive services business models that insure future compliance and mitigation to charges.

You need an automotive consultant who was the liaison to the Attorney General’s Office on civil and administrative actions and District Attorney’s offices regarding civil and criminal matters.

You need an auto expert with extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern auto repair.

You need an auto expert with extensive knowledge of the statutes and regulations that relate to third party payees.

You need an auto expert who understands the estimating processes and systems.

You need an auto expert with extensive knowledge of insurance company direct repair programs.

You need an auto expert with demonstrated knowledge of the process of documenting undercover vehicles.

Why Allen? Allen is all of the above. That’s the easy answer. Contact Allen for auto expert help.

• Speed the review process during auto litigation cases.
• Develop parameters for the auto litigation settlement process.
• Provide insight into Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) procedures and policies
• Provide insight into the undercover vehicle documentation process
• Develop factors in mitigation
• Insight into prior filings
• Streamline the discovery process

• Auto repair regulations are not always interpreted uniformly.
• State laws governing automotive repairs are not always applied uniformly.
• How the regulation ties to the authority section.

Now that you know the parties involved in your case view things from different perspectives, contact Allen Wood to learn how he has helped many individuals and groups in this situation.

You got your car repaired but realize the repair dealer didn’t do the job they said they would: Allen can help you.

If you’ve submitted an insurance claim on your car and are facing pushback from your insurance company, then Allen can step in. Let Allen explain the process and assist in finding a solution.

Get peace of mind by calling on Allen to assist in your automotive collision repair or insurance claim needs.

For consumers, Allen Wood has a winning combination of expertise and experience:

• Over 30 years experience of unique insight into the automotive repair and collision repair industry.
• In depth knowledge of laws governing automotive repair dealers and Insurers in California.
• Mastery of the estimating and payment practices of insurers.
• Knowledge of the insurance claims game and how the consumer can be short changed in the process.
• Ability to tie the repair to the requirements of law.

General auto repair and Collision repair service providers call on Allen for consulting services that include the following:

• Develop programs to ensure compliance; these programs can also be used as factors in mitigation to penalties
• Provide case analysis and strategies for settlement of litigation.
• Review of case filing for accuracy of charges
• Assist with development of strategies to reduce investigative costs.
• Development of discovery requests
• Assistance with development of defense strategies.

Allen Wood’s services for attorneys working car-related cases:

• Provide case analysis and develop defense strategies
• Provide strategies that result in reduced investigative costs
• Provide insight into the documentation processes and enforcement strategies of B.A.R.
• Development of discovery requests
• Provide insight into settlement process
• Develop programs that are corrective, insure future compliance and serve as factors in mitigation.