Electrical Engineering Expert Witness, Electrical Safety Expert Witness and Chartered Electrical Engineer specialising in electrical accidents, electrical safety management, installations, compliance investigations and expert witness reports for civil and criminal proceedings.
Engineering degree, Chartered engineer
Sussex and nationwide
I am an author of electrical safety books published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET with broad-ranging experience of electrical engineering as well as data and controls. I run a busy consultancy practice providing design and electrical safety management advice. I have developed and deliver training to private organisations and public bodies including the HSE and act as an electrical authority for trade associations and organisations including the BBC.
I have extensive knowledge of electrical safety principles, relevant legislation and appropriate standards. I am a member or chair a range of national British Standards Committees and am a UK representative on international committees responsible for electrical safety standards. I have four books published on electrical safety (including the UK guidance on what is known as 'PAT testing') and one on lighting control.
I have given expert advice to the courts in health and safety cases on behalf of both the prosecution and defence teams. I have acted in insurance disputes and civil cases. I am experienced in preparing expert reports compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules (Part 35) and the Criminal Procedure Rules (Part 19) along with associated practice directions. I have prepared joint reports where there are differing opinions between experts submitted to the Court and I also have experience of attending court and being cross-examined.
James Eade is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and experienced Electrical Engineering Expert Witness with extensive expertise in electrical safety, electrical installations, PAT testing, risk assessment, accident investigation and regulatory compliance. He has acted in both civil and criminal matters and provides independent expert witness reports in accordance with CPR Part 35 requirements.
With many years of practical experience within the electrical engineering profession, James has contributed to the development of industry guidance, authored publications on electrical safety and PAT testing, and advised organisations on compliance with electrical safety legislation and best practice standards.
His expert witness work covers a broad range of disputes involving electrical systems, workplace safety, domestic and commercial installations, personal injury claims and allegations of regulatory non-compliance.
James Eade is frequently instructed as an Electrical Safety Expert Witness in cases involving electric shock injuries, electrical accidents, unsafe systems of work, compliance failures and alleged breaches of statutory regulations.
He provides independent analysis of electrical systems, safety procedures, risk assessments and management arrangements to determine whether reasonable standards of electrical safety have been achieved. His expertise is relevant to employers, insurers, solicitors, local authorities and the courts when investigating incidents involving injury, property damage or regulatory enforcement.
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James provides expert opinion on domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations. His work includes reviewing compliance with current regulations and assessing the quality, safety and suitability of installation works.
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Cardiff University Bond Solon Award for Criminal Law
The IET, PLASA, Expert Witness Institute, The Academy of Experts