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Rimkus offers multiple annual CE/CLE seminars. Register for our upcoming educational opportunities below. For information on planning a seminar of your own, or to receive our seminar invitations, contact [email protected]
Webinars and Seminars
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DSU Claims – The Financial Fallout of Project Delays
On-Demand Educational WebinarProject delays due to damage can lead to significant financial losses, therefore, Delay in Start-Up (DSU) insurance is a critical safeguard in construction projects. This webinar explores how delays in construction and infrastructure projects are assessed under a DSU policy and the financial losses covered in DSU claims.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Good Faith, Bad Faith, No Faith at All (Ethics) by Robert T. Foster, JD
May 22, 2025 at 10:00am CT
This multi-jurisdictional bad faith ethics seminar is a program designed to provide the participants with a working knowledge of the requirements for handling an insurance claim in a fair and ethical manner and in compliance with overall statutory constraints.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Human Biomechanics in Low-Speed Vehicle Collisions and Seat Belt Investigations by Kelly E. Bosch, Ph.D., P.E., ACTAR
June 4, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Human Biomechanics in Low-Speed Vehicle Collisions and Seat Belt Investigations is a one-hour course that offers a thorough examination of human biomechanics within the realm of low-speed vehicle collisions and seat belt investigations. Participants will gain a solid grasp of biomechanics principles, injury mechanisms, and the critical role of biomechanical engineers in accident reconstruction and injury analysis. The course includes engaging case studies, practical examples, and interactive discussions to enhance participants’ understanding of the biomechanical analysis process.
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CE/CLE Webinar: From Chemistry to Courtroom: The Role of Toxicology in Alcohol and Drug Cases by Amanda M. Kogelschatz, M.S., D-ABFT-FT
June 18, 2025 at 10:00am CT
This course provides a comprehensive overview of forensic toxicology with a focus on alcohol and common drugs of abuse and their effect on the human body. Participants will explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of alcohol and drugs, understand the legal implications of alcohol and drug impairment, and learn about various chemical testing methods for alcohol and drugs. The course also covers emerging drugs and explores polydrug use, highlighting their impact on human performance and driving. Through real-world case study examples, participants will gain insights into the complexities of forensic toxicology and the role of the toxicologist in legal cases. This course is designed for professionals in the fields of law, healthcare, and forensic science, as well as anyone interested in understanding the science behind alcohol and drug impairment.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Rapid Response Crashes: The Race Against Time by David C. Lund, ACTAR
July 10, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Rapid Response Crashes: The Race Against Time is a one-hour course that covers the importance of rapid response in traffic accident investigations, the procedures for deploying a rapid response team, the tools and techniques used in crash scene and vehicle inspections, and the best practices for interfacing with law enforcement. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage accident scenes and preserve critical evidence.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Electrical Failures: Contributing Factors by Samuel L. Sharpless, P.E., P.Eng., CFEI and Phillip A. Keena, IAAI-CFI, BsFPSET
July 23, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Electrical Failures and Contributing Factors webinar is a one-hour presentation that introduces participants to electrical failures, types of losses, and contributing factors to the failures. The goal of this presentation is to have a general introduction and review of the electrical failures as seen through the eyes of a forensic engineer. In addition, some case studies are provided to illustrate the concept of electrical failures and the method of investigation.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Human Factors Considerations in Retail Accidents by Brian C. Grieser, P.E., C.P.S.M., CSP, CPE
August 6, 2025 at 10:00am CT
This is a one-hour course designed to help the participant understand the application of human factors to various claims. The course will provide familiarity with human factors as a science, an understanding of human vision, an overview of how human factors consultants can assist with product warning label cases and premises liability accidents. The presentation will include a number of example cases to demonstrate the methodology and concepts.
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Roof Collapse: Investigations and Causes
On-Demand Educational WebinarRoof Collapse – Investigation and Causes is a one-hour course designed to educate participants on the origins and causes of roof collapses. The course details how roof collapses are investigated by structural engineering experts and includes numerous case studies that provide examples of roof collapses due to overload, owner error and design/construction defects. Participants in this course learn the methodology for claim site inspections, including what to look for, how to interpret findings and how to determine the origin and cause of a roof collapse.
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Fire Origin and Cause
On-Demand Educational WebinarFire Origin and Cause is a one-hour presentation designed to educate participants on principles of basic fire science, including necessary elements for fires, fuel types, fire behavior, and methodologies used to determine origin and cause. The course introduces participants to methods of tracking a fire’s path, the determination of burn time, and the three stages of fire development. Considerations for the determination of origin and cause, such as interior and exterior patterns, witness accounts, and photographic evidence, are also reviewed with case studies provided as examples.
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Advantages of Technology in Forensic Animation and Security Video Enhancement
On-Demand Educational WebinarMany surveillance cameras are set up for a specific purpose but are never tested to see if it’s possible for the camera to capture the desired footage. An incident occurs and the video is sent out to be enhanced. Will enhancement work? Advantages of Technology in Forensic Animation and Security Video Enhancement is a one-hour course designed to inform attorneys and adjusters about the process of video enhancement. The types of videos that can be enhanced, factors that influence the enhancement process as well as what video is best for enhancement are discussed. Video retention policies such as how long should video be retained and what cameras should be retained are discussed. How about editing security videos or accusations of spoliation? Numerous examples from actual surveillance video are shown throughout the presentation. We will also discuss 3D animation, common examples, and 3D modeling.
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Analyzing Vehicle Damage and Event Data Recorders
On-Demand Educational WebinarAnalyzing Vehicle Damage and Event Data Recorders is a one-hour course designed to provide claim representatives an understanding of the many applications of accident reconstruction, what event data recorders are, and what information they can provide to assist them during the claim evaluations. This course will provide participants with the history and the future of using the electronic data contained within an automobile. An overview of how this data can be used, the limitations, and how to retrieve the data will be discussed.
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Evaluating Structural Damage Due to Catastrophic Events
On-Demand Educational WebinarEvaluating Structural Damage due to Catastrophic Events is a one-hour seminar designed to help the participant understand the process by which property damage caused by Catastrophic Events can be assessed. This course details the damage due to tornados, high winds, hail, fires, and earthquakes. The course will help explain the various building codes and construction types and how they relate to this topic. This course provides various examples of damage caused by these topics and how to distinguish that damage from other damage sources.
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Pipe Freeze Investigations
On-Demand Educational WebinarPipe Freeze Investigations is a one-hour course designed to provide participants with the engineering methodology for evaluating pipe freeze claims in residential homes and commercial buildings. Through a series of case studies and examples, participants will be presented with the methods of evaluating pipe freezes and determining whether the cause goes beyond.
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Marine Vessels: Human Factors and Premises Liability Analysis
On-Demand Educational WebinarMarine Vessels: Premises Liability and Human Factors Analysis is a one-hour presentation designed to help attendees understand types of premises hazards and how they can lead to incidents. It will examine human factors concepts and how they can play a meaningful part in determining liability in marine premises matters.
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Welding Insights: Navigating Processes and Pitfalls
On-Demand Educational WebinarWelding Insights: Navigating Processes and Pitfalls is a one-hour course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of welding technology, including various welding processes, applications in construction, non-destructive testing methods, and common welding defects.