Jodie Immell, BSME, ACTAR
Jodie E. Immell, BSME, ACTAR, has over 25 years of experience in accident reconstruction and has investigated thousands of cases. Her expertise includes in-depth analysis of a wide variety of collision types. She can quickly assess most collisions with basic information, providing valuable consultations.
Ms. Immell works with clients nationwide, helping them understand the circumstances surrounding crashes. She offers technical analysis, written reports, expert testimony, and visual exhibits to communicate key aspects to attorneys, experts, and juries. She has provided deposition and trial testimony in both federal and state courts across the United States.
Her experience in accident reconstruction encompasses large interstate “pileups,” tractor-trailer collisions, bus collisions, police-involved collisions, low- and high-severity collisions, motorcycle collisions, bicycle collisions, pedestrian collisions, nighttime visibility issues, perception response time, human factors, and more. Ms. Immell can see the big picture while also thoroughly examining evidence from multiple sources to answer essential questions.
Additionally, Ms. Immell has participated in testing, analysis, and crash reconstruction for large-scale product liability matters, including airbag failures, vehicle crashworthiness, car seats, Ford Explorer rollovers, Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) collisions, and General Motors ignition switch cases. She specializes in technical analysis of data from a variety of sources, including Toyota Vehicle Control History (VCH), Tesla vehicle logs, event data from Airbag Control Modules (ACMs), Engine Control Modules (ECMs), motorcycles, GPS, and more.
Ms. Immell is also certified in remote unmanned aerial vehicle systems and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC is a full-service forensic engineering firm, providing engineering support to clients in the areas of accident reconstruction, biomechanics, fire investigations, patent litigation analysis, premises liability, product liability, and tire failure analysis. We use the latest technology and industry proven techniques to provide thorough analysis, expert testimony, and conclusions for the most difficult engineering questions. Our forensic engineers are strategically located throughout the U.S. to support clients nationwide. View locations: qforensics.com/contact-us/#map
- Accident Reconstruction
- Automotive
- Bicycle
- Black Box/Data Recorder
- Bus & Truck Safety/Accident
- Forensic Engineering
- Human Factors
- Motorcycles
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 1996
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• SAE Accident Reconstruction Certificate, 2020
• Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR), #2441 – 2011
• ECM Download and Analysis since 2010
• CDR Technician and Data Analyst since 2007
• FAA Remote Pilot Certification, 4071984 - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, Inc. (SATAI)
• National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Extensive speaking experience. Most recent experience includes:
“Comparing Perception Response times to Average Drivers in Automobile Crashes – CLE Presentation,” Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA), February 2026
“Comparing Perception Response times to Average Drivers in Automobile Crashes – CLE Presentation,” Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), 2025 Florida Liability Claims Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2025
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Ms. Immell has investigated thousands of cases, and her specialties include in-depth analysis across a wide variety of collision types.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Automobile Collisions
• Tractor-Trailer Collisions
• Bus Collisions
• Motorcycle Collisions
• Bicycle Collisions
• Pedestrian Collisions
• Occupant Kinematics
• Data Recovery, Preservation & Analysis
- CDR/EDR Downloads
- Heavy Truck ECM Downloads
- Toyota VCH Downloads
• Human Factors in Accident Reconstruction
- Perception Response Analysis
- Nighttime Visibility Analysis
• Digital Video Analysis
• Research/Testing
• Simulation Analysis
• 3D Scanning/Drone Mapping - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: Rule 26 testimony list is available upon request.
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Rule 26 testimony list is available upon request.
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Rule 26 testimony list is available upon request.
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Rule 26 testimony list is available upon request.
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 25+ years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC is a full-service forensic engineering firm, providing engineering support to clients in the areas of accident reconstruction, biomechanics, fire investigations, patent litigation analysis, premises liability, product liability, and tire failure analysis. We use the latest technology and industry proven techniques to provide thorough analysis, expert testimony, and conclusions for the most difficult engineering questions. Our forensic engineers support clients throughout the U.S. View our locations
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $375
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $375
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $375
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $375
Available Upon Request