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Jodie Immell
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Jodie Immell
Accepting select engagements

Senior Forensic Engineer & Accident Reconstructionist, BSME, ACTAR

Over 25 Years of Accident Reconstruction Expertise — From Black Box Data to Courtroom Testimony

Daubert-tested
Reports and depositions
25+
Years of Experience
Thousands
Cases Investigated
Federal & State
Courts Served
Practice

Areas of Expertise

01

Accident Reconstruction and Investigation

02

Mechanical Engineering

03

Automobile and Tractor-Trailer Collisions

04

Bus Collisions

05

Bicycle, Motorcycle, and Pedestrian Collisions

06

Occupant and Pedestrian Kinematics

07

Black Box / ECM Data Recovery and Analysis

08

Toyota VCH Downloads

09

Human Factors in Accident Reconstruction

10

Perception Response Time Analysis

11

Nighttime Visibility Analysis

12

Digital Video Analysis / Photogrammetry

13

Simulation Analysis

14

3D Scanning / Drone Mapping

15

Product Liability (Airbag Failures, Vehicle Crashworthiness)

Engagements

Representative Matters

Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) Litigation

Participated in testing, analysis, and crash reconstruction for large-scale Toyota SUA matters, including analysis of Toyota Vehicle Control History (VCH) data.

Reconstruction & Technical Data Analyst

General Motors Ignition Switch Cases

Conducted crash reconstruction and technical analysis in support of product liability litigation involving GM ignition switch defects.

Forensic Engineer

Ford Explorer Rollover Cases

Performed testing, analysis, and crash reconstruction related to vehicle crashworthiness and rollover dynamics in Ford Explorer matters.

Forensic Engineer

Airbag Failure Product Liability Matters

Supported large-scale product liability cases involving airbag system failures, including ACM event data analysis and occupant kinematics assessment.

Forensic Engineer

Large Interstate Pileup Reconstruction

Investigated multi-vehicle interstate collisions utilizing EDR/ECM data downloads, 3D scanning, drone mapping, and simulation analysis.

Accident Reconstructionist

Tractor-Trailer Collision Reconstruction

Reconstructed numerous commercial vehicle collisions involving heavy trucks, applying ECM data analysis, human factors evaluation, and simulation tools.

Accident Reconstructionist
Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Ms. Immell has investigated thousands of cases spanning automobile, tractor-trailer, bus, bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian collisions, as well as large interstate pileups and police-involved crashes. Her 25+ years of experience encompasses both low- and high-severity events across a broad range of collision types.

Yes — Ms. Immell is a certified CDR Technician and Data Analyst with extensive experience downloading and analyzing event data from Airbag Control Modules (ACMs), Engine Control Modules (ECMs), Toyota Vehicle Control History (VCH) systems, Tesla car logs, motorcycle EDRs, and GPS sources. She holds an active ECM Download and Analysis credential.

Ms. Immell specializes in human factors analysis including perception-response time, nighttime visibility, and driver behavior, and has presented CLE seminars on comparing perception-response times to average drivers. These analyses are routinely integrated into her overall crash reconstructions.

Yes — Ms. Immell has provided both deposition and trial testimony in federal and state courts throughout the United States. She is an experienced testifying expert who also serves in a consulting capacity.

Ms. Immell utilizes digital video analysis, photogrammetry, 3D scanning, drone mapping (FAA Remote Pilot certified), and computer simulation analysis to build scientifically rigorous reconstructions. These tools allow for highly accurate scene documentation and dynamic event modeling.

Yes — her product liability experience includes airbag failures, vehicle crashworthiness, car seat cases, Ford Explorer rollovers, Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration litigation, and General Motors ignition switch matters. She has contributed to testing, analysis, and reconstruction on large-scale, multi-party cases.

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

Contact Ms. Immell for a consultation on your accident reconstruction matter. She works with attorneys and clients nationwide.

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