School of Transportation

This course focuses on the legal basis for a Plaintiff to bring a case for negligent hiring, supervision, and/or retention in the context of a motor vehicle case. The course will also focus on the cross-examination of a Plaintiff's witness in order to aid the target audience in their investigations of such claims.

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Break

September 09, 2021 10:15 AM ET

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Anatomy of a Truck

Speakers:

Tom McLaughlin, TFI International

Dirk Smith, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

September 09, 2021 10:45 AM ET

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Lunch

September 09, 2021 12:30 PM ET

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Pre-Trip Inspection

Speakers:

Jim Foster, Cassiday Schade LLP

Tom McLaughlin, TFI International

September 09, 2021 1:45 PM ET

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Break

September 09, 2021 3:15 PM ET

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Independent Medical Examiner (IME)

Speakers:

Gary Pushkin, Cohen and Pushkin MD PA

Carole Whitted-Ridgeway, CCP, CLMP, Maverick Transportation, LLC

September 09, 2021 3:45 PM ET

This course will describe the purposes and goals of an independent medical examination. It will discuss how to choose an examining doctor as well as documents needed and other preparation for the examination. A mock IME will be conducted.

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET

Breakfast

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Comprehensive Injury Evaluation Analyzing and Valuing Complex Injury

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM ET

Break

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM ET

The Role of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations in Truck Accident Claims

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Lunch

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Basic Truck Accident Reconstruction

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Advanced Truck Accident Reconstruction

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Study Groups and Prep for Exam

Breakfast

September 10, 2021 7:30 AM ET

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Comprehensive Injury Evaluation Analyzing and Valuing Complex Injury

Speakers:

Paul Greene, Canal Insurance Company

Brendan Keeley, Baumann, Gant & Keeley, P.A.

September 10, 2021 9:15 AM ET

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Break

September 10, 2021 10:45 AM ET

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The Role of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations in Truck Accident Claims

Speakers:

Paul Greene, Canal Insurance Company

Joseph Pappalardo, Gallagher Sharp, LLP

September 10, 2021 11:15 AM ET

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Lunch

September 10, 2021 12:45 PM ET

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Basic Truck Accident Reconstruction

Speakers:

Jason Jupe, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Tim Roth, Gallagher Sharp, LLP

September 10, 2021 2:00 PM ET

This course will give the claims professionals insight on accident reconstruction basics. They will learn how an expert reconstructionist investigates a scene and determines the causes of accidents. The course will also cover a tractor/trailer’s mechanical systems and how they relate to accident causes.

Course Objectives:
Ability to understand time and distance calculations
Ability to understand the importance of scene and vehicle documentation
Ability to understand perception, reaction and stopping distances
Ability to understand air brake system
Ability to understand light bulb filaments

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Break

September 10, 2021 3:30 PM ET

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Advanced Truck Accident Reconstruction

Speakers:

Jason Jupe, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Tim Roth, Gallagher Sharp, LLP

September 10, 2021 4:00 PM ET

This course will give the claims professionals insight on accident reconstruction advanced. They will learn how an expert reconstructionist investigates a scene and determines the causes of accidents. The course will also cover a tractor/trailer’s mechanical systems and how they relate to accident causes.

Course Objective:
Ability to understand engine Electronic Control Modules.

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