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The course, “Accident Scene Investigation,” is designed to familiarize adjusters and litigators with the challenges of accident scene investigation and the importance of preserving reliable evidence. The module is presented by Dr. David G. Curry, an expert in accident scene investigation and forensics with special expertise in human-machine interactions, industrial ergonomics, warnings, slip/trip/fall accidents, driver performance, and the evaluation of facilities and structures from a human use standpoint.
In this two-hour course, the instructors begins by showing the inherent weaknesses and fallibility of human perception and memory. Professor Curry shows how these limitations, of which most people are unaware, can produce unreliable eyewitnesses testimony. Next, Dr. Curry emphasizes the importance of properly documenting a scene and preserving reliable scientific evidence which can become essential in dispute resolution. Dr. Curry introduces a methodology for collecting evidence and then evaluating the evidence using the scientific method.
After completing the course, the attendee will be able to describe how memories are created in the mind; explain how memories change; describe how witnesses can miss objects in plain view; explain why a witness might not be able to describe common object; understand why witnesses remember objects, people, and relationships that didn’t exist; explain why isolating witnesses is important; lists factors important to taking the best witnesses statements; describe good practices concerning the collection of documenting the accident scene and collecting evidence; and use an incident matrix approach to analyzing facts collected from an accident scene.
The course is designed for practitioners and insurance professionals working in the area of loss investigation, coverage analysis, and especially litigation. Professionals in both the liability and property arena will find this module beneficial.
What CE Credit is available?
Note: To qualify for credit, you must submit completion (including a passed final exam if required) within five days of completing the last quiz. No partial credits will be awarded.
State:
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Adjuster General CE Hours:
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Adjuster Ethics CE Hours:
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Attorney General CLE Hours:
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State's Course ID:
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NH | 2.0 | 469555 | ||
TX (classroom equivalent) | 2.0 | 139062 | ||
NC | 2.0 | C07977 | ||
FL * ( Provider Number: 364169 ) | 2.0 | 1203066 | ||
IL | 2.0 | 485495 | ||
WY | 2.0 | 26208 | ||
OK | 2.0 | 1026498 |
* This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.
Course Content
At 87% you qualify for TX/NH credit or a PLRB/CPCU certificate. For the other states offered, you must complete a final exam. Submit within 5 days to get CE Credit or Certificate of Completion.