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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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In-Person: New York Live Burn CE Seminar
October 16, 2025 ET
We are hosting a Live Burn Continuing Education Seminar for commercial and personal lines adjusters, SIU professionals, subrogation adjusters, and attorneys. This interactive seminar will feature presentations designed to evaluate and discuss various fire-related claims exposure scenarios, including fire origin and cause, lithium batteries, electrical, and other related topics. Three hours of TX CE will be offered.
This seminar will feature classroom presentations, as well as live burn demonstrations.
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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: Security Evaluations and Reducing Liability Claims by Stephen A. Cocco
October 8, 2025 at 10:00am CT
This is a one-hour course that will help participants identify common workplace factors and elements, as well as management deficits or failures, that may impact overall facility safety and security. This presentation explains how to recognize threats that may not be readily apparent and take measures to enhance employee or attendee security, thereby reducing liability. Learning how basic training and updated safety plans can reduce overall liability and adverse findings will also be discussed.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Construction Defects by Koji Hirota, AIA, OAA, LEED AP, NCARB
October 22, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Construction Defects is a presentation designed to provide the participants with a working knowledge of the means and methods used to identify construction defects. The seminar defines types of defects and includes methods to investigate and test for these defects. The instructors will cover various codes and industry standards in use today to evaluate whether an alleged construction defect actually exists. Lastly, the presentation will use examples of past projects to illustrate how an alleged construction defect claim is investigated, as well as the possible outcomes.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Automotive Failure Evaluations by Scott J. Simmons, P.E., ACTAR
November 5, 2025 at 10:00am CT
This one-hour course explores various types of automotive failures, including unexpected acceleration, brake and steering failures, wheel separation, contamination, and engine issues. Through detailed case studies and forensic evidence, participants will gain insight into the causes, investigation methods, and implications of these failures.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Product Failure Analysis by Eugene W. Lopez-Oña, P.E.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Product Failure Analysis is a one-hour course that is designed to give insurance and legal professionals a close-up look at issues pertaining to product liability and root cause analysis. In this program, we review and discuss typical product failures, the elements required for analyzing product failures to determine the cause of failure, and the issues associated with product liability, with emphasis on the scientific and engineering aspects of the analyzation process.
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CE/CLE Webinar: Biomechanics of Slip and Fall by Ryan D. Paolantonio, P.E., and Alexander Knapp, Ph.D., CXLT
December 10, 2025 at 10:00am CT
Biomechanics of Slip and Fall is a one-hour course intended to cover the methodology of investigating “Slip and Fall” accidents, with emphasis on the role of biomechanical analysis. Much of the procedural work is common to general accident investigations; however, the role of biomechanical analysis is introduced as a part of the data collection and the analysis phases of the investigation. Case studies involving typical “Slip and Fall” occurrences will be presented in a manner that shows the importance of biomechanical analysis, both at the level performed by a biomechanical expert and at the level that can be accomplished by a competent engineer without specialized biomechanical training. The types of investigative reports that an adjuster should expect to receive will be discussed, as well as some of the common pitfalls that should not be accepted in an investigative report.
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Accident Investigation and Evidence Gathering
On-Demand Educational WebinarAccident Investigation and Evidence Gathering is a one-hour seminar designed to educate participants about vehicle accidents, the evidence-gathering process, and event data recorders (EDRs). It covers the equipment used by experts to properly document and gather evidence after an accident, which includes investigating the site, photographing, and documenting vehicles. Participants will also learn about lightbulb evaluation, seat belt usage, vehicle EDRs, the use of EDR-contained data in a crash investigation, and how to identify situations in which a consultant is needed.
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Proper Handling of Evidence to Avoid Spoliation
On-Demand Educational WebinarThis course is designed to acquaint insurance personnel with proper methods and procedures for the acquisition, transportation, storage, and disposal of items of evidence to avoid damage or loss leading to claims of spoliation. We go over the proper procedures for non-destructive and destructive forensic testing.
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Premises Liability: Expert Insights
On-Demand Educational WebinarPremises Liability: Expert Insights is a course designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the expertise required in premises liability matters. The course begins with an overview of the legal foundation for premises liability claims and its relevance to proper claim investigation. While it covers classic slip, trip, and fall claims, it also addresses why certain premises matters may necessitate specialized expertise. Participants will review various types of liability claims, delve into the causes of these accidents, and examine the responsibilities of property owners. The course concludes with a discussion on selecting experts, differentiating between “consulting experts” and “testifying experts,” and the criteria for expert disqualification.
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Human Factors Considerations in Retail Accidents
On-Demand Educational WebinarThis 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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From Fryers to Fires: Lessons in Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention
On-Demand Educational WebinarFrom Fryers to Fires: Lessons in Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention is a one-hour course that explores the intersection of electrical safety, commercial cooking equipment, and fire suppression system performance through the lens of a real-world case study. Designed for claims professionals, attorneys, and risk assessors, the session provides practical insights into how fires start, how suppression systems are meant to operate, and what can go wrong when maintenance or installation protocols are not followed.
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Rapid Response Crashes: The Race Against Time
On-Demand Educational WebinarRapid 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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From Chemistry to Courtroom: The Role of Toxicology in Alcohol and Drug Cases
On-Demand Educational WebinarThis 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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Human Biomechanics in Low-Speed Vehicle Collisions and Seat Belt Investigations
On-Demand Educational WebinarHuman 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.