Index
Introduction to MAAFE
and
Qualifications and
 Experience 
of Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist
James D. Madden, P.E.

Madden Accident Analysis
& Forensic Engineering
440-838-0640, 440-832-9540
Forensic Engineering
 Scientific
Accident Reconstruction
 Over 30 Years Investigating, Analyzing,
 Reconstructing and Testifying about Accidents ranging from 
Consumer Products, Combustion, Premises, Chemicals, Workplace and Traffic to Equipment and other Mechanical Accidents 
 Free Initial Phone Consultation
Fixed Fee Preliminary Accident Evaluation Available
James D. Madden, P.E, is our Senior Forensic Engineer, Accident Reconstructionist and Engineering Expert Witness.
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In this role, he has devoted his career for over the last 30 years to performing Forensic Engineering and Scientific Accident Reconstruction for both civil and criminal cases, for both plaintiffs and defendants.
He has to date: 
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  ● completed over 1100 cases
  ● written over 700 reports  
  ● written over 70 affidavits
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  and testified in:
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  ● over 100 depositions, and 
  ● over 90 trials  

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College & Engineering Education of James D. Madden, P.E.
● Earned two (2) engineering degrees, Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering, and took additional post-degree Engineering coursework, with coursework in:  
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  ■ physics
  ■ chemistry
  ■ mathematics

  ■ engineering mechanics
  ■ mechanical engineering
  ■ chemical engineering, and

  ■ normal psychology.
Licensing and Certification of James D. Madden, P.E.
● Earned the Professional Engineers license (P.E.) by taking: 
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   ■ the National Council of Engineering Examiners' (NCEE) examination in Fundamentals of Science and Engineering  
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   ■ the National Council of Engineering Examiners' (NCEE) examination in Principles and Practices of Engineering in:
       ◆ Mechanical Engineering, and

​      ◆ Chemical Engineering.

 ● Designated a Diplomate Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers under the auspices and guidelines of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).
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● Certified as a Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Technician 1, CDR Technician 2, and a CDR Data Analyst under the auspices and requirements of the Collision Safety Institute (CSI).
Engineering Experience of James D. Madden, P.E. since receiving the Masters of Engineering degree
● over 40 years of engineering experience since receiving the Masters of Engineering degree

●  most recently, over 30 years of engineering practice has been in forensic engineering
Coursework taken by James D. Madden, P.E., at Northwestern University Traffic Institute related to Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
Seven (7) courses, over 8 weeks, in the Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction program, including:  
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   ■ Technical Accident Investigation (2 weeks)

    ■ Vehicle Dynamics (1 week)

   ■ Traffic Accident Reconstruction (2 weeks)
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   ■ Continued Case Studies in Traffic Accident Reconstruction (1 week)
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   ■ Computer-Assisted Traffic Accident Reconstruction (1 week)
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   ■ Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction (2 days)
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   ■ Vehicle Lamp Examination, covering collision damage interpretation (3 days)  

Certificates of Successful Completion were​ received for all the courses.
Examples of Seminars and Short Courses, Continuing Education taken by James D. Madden, P.E.
● American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) courses on fire and explosion

● Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) seminars on traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, and product liability

● National Academy of Forensic Engineers forensic engineering seminars
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● National Academy of Forensic Engineers forensic engineering seminars
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● National Academy of Forensic Engineers forensic engineering seminars
     
● Engineering Dynamics Corporation courses (1 week) covering the EDC HVE computerized Traffic Accident Reconstruction software
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● Also, regularly attend additional technical courses and seminars each year as part of fulfilling the Continuing Education Requirement for the Professional Engineer's License
Recognition of Senior Forensic Engineer James D. Madden, P.E. during College
● Elected to Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Scholastic Honor Society
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● Elected to Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Scholastic Honor Society
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● Elected to Sigma Xi National Research Honor Society
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● Recipient of a National Science Foundation Grant for Undergraduate Research
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● Recipient of a NASA Fellowship for Graduate Study
Long-term Membership in Technical Organizations, Current & Previous - James D. Madden. P.E.
● Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
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● National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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● American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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● American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
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● American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASABE) 
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● American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

● Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) 

● National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

● National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
Coursework taken by James D. Madden, P.E., at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety related to Traffic Accident Investigation and CDR* Certification
Three (3) courses, over 1-1/2 weeks, in the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) program, including: 
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   ■ Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Technician 1 & 2 Certification (2 courses, 1 day each)
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   ■ Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Data Analyst Certification (1 week)  
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Certifications were received as a CDR Technician 1, CDR Technician 2, and a CDR Data Analyst.
*Crash Data Retrieval, "CDR" (also called Event Data Retrieval, "EDR"), is the term for the retrieval of saved data from passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks which was recorded during a collision event ("crash"), along with pre-collision data, and other data, which was recorded, saved and downloaded using the particular proprietary software and hardware (Bosch) which is in general use for this purpose.
Post-Degree College Coursework in Engineering and related fields by James D. Madden, P.E.
At the start of his forensic work, J.D. Madden completed refresher and additional post-degree college credit coursework and continuing education coursework in:
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    ■ mechanical engineering

    ■ metallurgy, and

   ■ materials.

Forensic Specialties
that Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist 
James D. Madden, P.E. works in:
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Traffic Accidents
Premises Accidents
Workplace Accidents
Equipment & Machinery
Equipment Fires & Explosions
Hazardous Combustion
& CO Poisoning
Consumer Products
Chemicals & Materials
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and basic specialties used 
with the Specialties above:
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Human Factors
Safety Design & Hierarchy
Machine Guards, Safeguards
Warnings, Failure to Warn
Codes & Standards

Introduction to MAAFE - Work at MAAFE in Forensic Engineering and Scientific Accident Reconstruction
For over 30 years we have specialized in the investigation, engineering analysis, and reconstruction of accidents and incidents causing injury, death and property damage, and the engineering analysis of the safety of products, equipment and facilities involved in accidents and incidents. We have performed this work for both plaintiffs and defendants over this whole period. 
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If your matter is within the forensic areas in which we work (which are listed immediately above), please contact us to discuss this matter with us. If you are not sure whether your matter is within our area of work, we would like to discuss the matter with you to determine if it is something within our work area, and if it is, we would like discuss with you how we could handle your matter. 
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While looking in the list of Forensic Specialties above and also on the Forensic Specialties page for a particular specialty, keep in mind that most of these forensic specialties are known by a number of different names, some of which may not be on the list. If a forensic specialty by a name you do not expect may be what you are looking for, or you do not see any name that seems to be the forensic specialty you are looking for, please check with us. We will be happy to determine whether we work with the specialty you are looking for. Tap/press on 'JDM Forensic Specialties' on the navigation list near the top of this page to go to the Forensic Specialties page.
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The results of our work can be, and are regularly, presented in client consultations, written expert reports, and affidavits, as well as in expert testimony in deposition, arbitration and trial. The presentation of the results of our work is determined by the requirements for the matter, and as requested by the client. See below for more about the services and activities that we offer and perform.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question about the work we do or how we would handle your matter. Of course, there is no charge for such consultation. Initial phone consultation is always free and available to meet your schedule, including outside normal office hours.

● 15-1/2 years of
engineering experience before the start of the forensic practice was in engineering design and construction assistance
● initial 1-1/2 years of engineering practice, after receiving the Masters in Engineering degree, was in industrial operations, with additional industrial operations, several times, after the initial 1-1/2 years, in periods of  involvement in industrial operations from a few days up to 3 months at a time  
Consultation Before Starting a Case
Consultation with Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist James D. Madden, P.E. is available for the client at all times during the work before, during, and after the investigation, engineering analysis, reconstruction, report, and any other work on the case.
Consultation with James D. Madden, P.E., a licensed Professional Engineer, Forensic Engineer, Accident Reconstructionist, and Consulting and Testifying Expert Witness, is available before starting a case. We invite you to consult with us. There is no charge for an initial phone consultation. Call us at your convenience, or if you prefer we can schedule the consultation in advance, at a time that suits you.
Consultation During the Work
Examples of Our Typical Work Activities and Products when Warranted by the Case
● inspection of the accident site, such as a roadway, outdoor facilities, building or industrial facilities

● inspection of the involved equipment, in post-accident condition, including in damaged condition (such as crashed vehicles or equipment, damaged or undamaged)

● inspection of the involved equipment during operation, when it is available for operation (such as industrial equipment)

● photography and/or video of the accident site and the involved equipment

● testing accident items and exemplar items (such as exemplar consumer products, exemplar vehicles)
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● interviewing witnesses (often during the inspection of the accident site, product and/or equipment)
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● review and study of case documents, evidence and applicable codes, standards, regulations, industrial standards, recommended practices, etc.
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● performing engineering analysis and/or accident reconstruction, including preparing drawings, calculations, graphical analyses, computer analyses, etc. as required to analyze and/or reconstruct the accident, and to present the engineering analysis and reconstruction
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● providing written reports and affidavits, and exhibits for reports and/or testimony 
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● coordinating and interfacing with others while they are preparing specialized exhibits such as video animations and videos of demonstrations
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● testimony in deposition, trial, hearing and arbitration
Presentation of the Results of Our Work

We typically present the results of our work in one or more of the following forms, depending on the circumstances of the case:
● verbal reports, by telephone, zoom or in face-to-face conferences, which may include exhibits of work to date 

● written reports and affidavits, which may include exhibits, such as photographs, drawings, graphs and/or tables

● deposition testimony, including video deposition, in person or remotely

● trial testimony and arbitration testimony, in person or by video, which may include exhibits, such as  photographs, videos, graphs, tables and/or drawings, etc.

We are also open to suggestions from clients for other forms of presentation of the results of our work.

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Copyright 2015, 2019, 2020 by Madden Accident Analysis & Forensic Engineering and James D. Madden, P.E. All rights reserved. This website may contain photographs which are licensed with restrictions that prohibit downloading, reproduction, re-publication or re-transmission. Counts of documents prepared, cases worked, and testimonies in depositions and trial are as of July 1, 2020.
Geographic Area of Work, Nationwide
For more than 30 years MAAFE has regularly worked on accidents which occurred in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York and nearby, including inspections of accident sites, equipment, and facilities, with reports and testimony. During these more than 30 years we have also worked on accidents which occurred in other states, and on equipment and facilities located in other states, with inspections of accident sites, equipment and facilities from Kansas
Fee Schedule
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Contact information
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Curriculum Vitae/Resume'
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He does work in the following forensic specialties:
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● consumer products, mechanical and combustion devices and chemical products used by consumers
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● industrial, commercial and other workplace equipment and machinery
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● workplace - industrial, commercial, drilling, mining, construction etc., equipment, operations and facilities
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● premises, building and property accidents, including slips, trips and falls, falls through supports, falls from heights, including issues of safeguards and personal protection
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● traffic accidents, traffic crashes, motor vehicle accidents, including roadway design, maintenance and condition
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● chemicals, gases and materials, both in industrial and commercial use, and by consumers, including concrete
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● equipment and industrial fires and explosions
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● hazardous combustion, including causing fires and causing carbon monoxide poisoning
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He also works in the following basic specialties, as part of the work with the specialties listed above:
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● human factors
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● safety design
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● safeguarding, guards
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● warnings
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● codes, standards and recommended practices.
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For more information about the qualifications of James D. Madden, P.E. for work in the forensic specialties listed above go to the "Forensic Specialties" page in this website.

All Forensic Specialties are also discussed in more detail in MaddenForensicEngineering.com,  
Contact Information
1700 West Market Street, Ste 318
Akron, Ohio 44313 (preferred address)
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8803 Brecksville Road, Ste 7216
Cleveland, Ohio 44141 (contact
us by phone or email before using this address)

 



  
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More Details about James D. Madden, P.E.'s Work in Forensic Specialties
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