Madden Accident Analysis, Investigation, Reconstruction
James D. Madden, P.E.,
Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer
440-838-0640, 440-832-9540
www.maddenfe.com
Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer
440-838-0640, 440-832-9540
www.maddenfe.com
Forensic Engineering & Scientific Accident Reconstruction
Over 30 Years Investigating, Analyzing, Reconstructing and Testifying about Accidents
Free Initial Phone Consultation
Fixed Fee Preliminary Accident Evaluation Available
Fixed Fee Preliminary Accident Evaluation Available
Our Typical Work Activities and Products
when Warranted by the Case
Our work investigating, analyzing and reconstructing accidents, and presenting the results, may include any or all of the following, depending on the needs of the case and the desires of the client, but is not necessarily limited to the items in the list below.
● inspection of the accident site and area to collect evidence
- such as roadways, off-road, outdoor facilities, indoor facilities, buildings, homes, commercial establishments, industrial facilities, etc
● inspection of the involved equipment, products, etc. to collect evidence
● measurements and data recording, when and as appropriate
● testing and developing test programs and/or witnessing testing of involved equipment and products and exemplar products and equipment
- when and as appropriate - which may involve testing labs or field testing
● developing test programs, and testing for parameters applicable to an accident
- for example: a test program to determine the average speed of bicycles ridden by 9 year old girls within certain weight and height limits riding under certain specified conditions, for an accident involving a girl riding a bicycle who was 9 years old on the date of the incident and was within the same weight and height limits riding under the same conditions, but is several older at the time of the work on the accident that requires the data and/or is unable to ride a bike in the same manner as she did on the date of the incident
● inspection of the accident site and area to collect evidence
- such as roadways, off-road, outdoor facilities, indoor facilities, buildings, homes, commercial establishments, industrial facilities, etc
● inspection of the involved equipment, products, etc. to collect evidence
- such inspection could include observing operation of the involved equipment when damage has not occurred to the equipment, such as industrial and commercial equipment, household items, vehicles, etc.
- such inspection could include inspection of damaged equipment, particularly if the damage is related to the incident, such as crashed vehicles, the remains of an explosion, etc.
● measurements and data recording, when and as appropriate
● testing and developing test programs and/or witnessing testing of involved equipment and products and exemplar products and equipment
- when and as appropriate - which may involve testing labs or field testing
● developing test programs, and testing for parameters applicable to an accident
- for example: a test program to determine the average speed of bicycles ridden by 9 year old girls within certain weight and height limits riding under certain specified conditions, for an accident involving a girl riding a bicycle who was 9 years old on the date of the incident and was within the same weight and height limits riding under the same conditions, but is several older at the time of the work on the accident that requires the data and/or is unable to ride a bike in the same manner as she did on the date of the incident
● photography and/or video of the accident site, involved equipment, testing, etc
● interviewing witnesses
- often during the inspection of the accident site and/or product and/or equipment - when equipment or a product is an issue, interviews are often done during operation of the involved equipment or product, if it is operable
● interviewing witnesses
- often during the inspection of the accident site and/or product and/or equipment - when equipment or a product is an issue, interviews are often done during operation of the involved equipment or product, if it is operable
● review and study of case documents and evidence
● research applicable codes, standards and recommended practices
● research applicable codes, standards and recommended practices
● performing calculations, graphical analyses and computer analyses, and preparing drawings, and other analytical aids
- as required to analyze and reconstruct the accident, and to present the engineering analysis and reconstruction
● preparing written reports and affidavits presenting the results of the work
● preparing exhibits for reports and trial, including photographs and drawings● coordinating and/or interfacing with others while they are preparing specialized exhibits such as video animations and videos of demonstrations
● testimony in deposition, trial and arbitration
● consultation with the client, when requested, at any time during the work
● other activities not listed above that may be appropriate for a particular case, either conducted directly by us or in which we participate, or which we witness
Typical Presentations of the Results of Our Work
We present the results of our investigations, engineering analyses and reconstructions in the client's choice of any, or all, of the following:
● verbal reports, by telephone or in face-to-face conferences
- verbal reports are available as the work progresses, including preliminary results
● verbal reports, by telephone or in face-to-face conferences
- verbal reports are available as the work progresses, including preliminary results
● written reports and affidavits
● deposition testimony, including video deposition
● trial testimony or arbitration testimony
● other presentations of work that may be suggested
Summaries of Our Work Activities & Products and Presentations of the Work Results
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